bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan Penggunaan Learning Management System Berbasis SPADA bagi Dosen Program Studi PG-PAUD
Authors: Dema Yulianto  , Hanggara Budi Utomo  , Rosa Imani Khan  , Ridwan
Published: January 2022

Efektivitas peningkatan pembelajaran dan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi berbasis elektronik yaitu dengan pembelajaran e-learning yang dapat diterapkan kedalam beberapa mata kuliah. SPADA Indonesia adalah salah satu program e-learning Direktorat Jenderal Pembelajaran dan Kemahasiswaan Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi untuk meningkatkan pemerataan akses terhadap pembelajaran yang bermutu di Perguruan Tinggi. Tujuan pelaksanaan SPADA adalah untuk memberikan panduan bagi para Dosen dalam merancang pembelajaran secara blended leaning yang menarik untuk mata kuliah daring. Metode pelaksanaan terdiri atas observasi awal, observasi lanjutan, forum group discussion, pelaksanaan pelatihan dan pendampingan dengan kombinasi ceramah, simulasi, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berbentuk pelatihan. Pelatihan ini menghadirkan pembicara yang memiliki keahlian di bidang Psikologi Pendidikan dan PAUD, dan dihadiri Dosen-Dosen program studi Pendidikan Guru PAUD. Selama pelaksanaan kegiatan, tidak didapatkan kendala yang berarti. Interaksi diantara rekan Dosen lainnya dalam praktik dapat terlihat bahwa para Dosen senang mendapatkan metode belajar mengajar yang lebih efisien. Implikasi dari kegiatan ini dapat dilakukan secara berkelanjutan dengan topik yang sama yaitu Learning Management System (LMS) akan tetapi dengan penguasaan materi yang lebih mendalam, waktu yang lebih lama, dan juga dengan menambah peserta kegiatan yaitu mahasiswa.
Peran Perguruan Tinggi Lepisi dalam Memfasilitasi Pemberantasan Covid-19 di Karawaci Tangerang Banten
Authors: Amir Hamzah  , RR Prima Dita Hapsari  , Paula Theodora  , Dahlia Amelia  , Dasa Rahardjo Soesanto  , Ipah Masripah  , Hesti Umiyati  , Suhadarliyah
Published: January 2022

Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) dilingkungan Perguruan Tinggi Lepisi adalah untuk memfasilitasi pemberian vaksin bagi masyrakat Kecamatan Karawaci Kota Tangerang dalam rangka membantu pemberantasan penyebaran covid-19. PkM ini dilaksanakan dalam waktu 2(dua) bulan yaitu sejak tanggal 1 Juli 2021 sampai dengan 31 Agustus 2021. Kegiatan dimulai dengan pembentukan tim PkM, menjalin kerjasama dengan mitra, penerimaan pendaftaran, instalasi perlengkapan dan peralatan. Pelaksanaan vaksin dilaksanakan dalam dua periode yaitu periode 1 dan 2,  baik untuk pemberian vaksin dosis 1 dan dosis 2 (yang dibahas dalam artikel PkM ini hanya periode 1). Jumlah pendaftar pada periode 1 sebanyak 3946 peserta, dan yang berhasil memperoleh vaksin sebanyak 3906 peserta, dan sebanyak 40 perserta mengalami penundaan karena alasan kesehatan. Jumlah pendaftar pada pemberian vaksin dosis 2 adalah peserta yang mendapat vaksin dosis 1 yaitu sebanyak 3906. Dari jumlah ini peserta yang berhasil diberikan vaksin sebanyak 3900 peserta dan 6 peserta mengalami penundaan karena alasan kesehatan yang tidak memenuhi persyaratan. Tim PkM perguruan tinggi Lepisi berupaya dan memberikan saran kepada Tim UPT Puskesma untuk mendampingi peserta sampai memenuhi persyaratan kesehatan, sehingga semua peserta akhirnya bisa memperoleh vaksin, baik dosis 1 maupun dosis 2. Jenis vaksin yang digunakan UPT Puskesmas Karawaci adalah Sinovac BioTech.
Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran TPA Al-Hikmah melalui Pelatihan Penggunaan Perangkat Audio Visual
Authors: Hudiono  , Taufik Mochammad , Aad Hariyadi  , Ridho Hendra Yoga Perdana  , Amalia Eka Rakhmania
Published: January 2022

Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an adalah lembaga pendidikan yang memberikan pendidikan dan pengajaran secara klasikal yang bertujuan untuk memberi tambahan pengetahuan agama Islam kepada pelajar-pelajar yang merasa kurang menerima pelajaran agama Islam di sekolah. Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an Al Hikmah di kelurahan Buring, kecamatan Kedungkandang, kota Malang yang sudah lama berdiri sejak tahun 2014, tetapi sarana dan prasarana terkait proses pembelajaran yang dimilikinya sangat terbatas sehingga Pengajar di dalam memberikan materi belajar siswa masih menggunakan metode tradisional menggunakan papan tulis. Penggunaan sarana multimedia dapat menjadi pendukung untuk menerapkan sistem pembelajaran baru tanpa harus meninggalkan sistem tradisional. Adanya pelatihan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pengajar untuk menggunakan perangkat audio visual sehingga dapat memperbaiki kualitas pembelajaran menjadi lebih modern dan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi tanpa meninggalkan esensi pembelajaran. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan perangkat audio visual di dalam pembelajaran TPA Al-Hikmah meningkatkan ketertarikan santri dan mempermudah proses belajar mengajar.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Video Pembelajaran Bagi Guru SMA Karya Ibu Palembang
Authors: Nyiayu Fahriza Fuadiah  , Marhamah Marhamah , Eka Fitri Puspa Sari  , Jumroh Jumroh , Lusiana
Published: January 2022

Perkembangan dunia pendidikan berjalan seiring dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi. Masa pandemi covid-19 membuat semua aspek kehidupan melakukan perubahan termasuk dalam dunia pendidikan. Dalam proses pembelajaran, pemanfaatan teknologi dan informasi yang semakin  canggih ini dapat memberikan kemudahan bagi siswa, karena dapat dijadikan sebagai alternatif media pembelajaran. Oleh Karena itu, seorang pendidik harus memiliki kemampuan dalam menggunakan teknologi dan mengembangkan media pembelajaran. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang sesuai di era digital adalah video pembelajaran. Pembuatan video pembelajaran menuntut guru untuk memiliki video sendiri yang akan dikembangkan. mengembangkan video pembelajaran merupakan hal yang penting bagi seorang pendidik. Namun, tidak setiap pendidik dapat melaksanakannya dikarenakan keterbatasan keterampilan dalam menggunakan aplikasi komputer. Bahkan tidak sedikit guru yang belum pernah membuat video pembelajaran. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah mengenalkan dan membekali guru tentang video pembelajaran serta membantu guru mengembangkan video pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah, diskusi dan praktek. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatnya kemampuan guru dalam membuat video pembelajaran sehingga memberikan dampak terhadap kinerja guru.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Jamur Tiram Crispy di SMPN 14 Tenralili Kabupaten Maros
Authors: Elpisah  , Andi Tenri  , Andi Bida  , Sitti Hajar  , Putri Athirah
Published: January 2022

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah memberikan pengetahuan tambahan mengenai pemanfaatan jamur tiram yang sangat bermanfaat dan dapat bernilai ekonomis. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah pelatihan dalam bentuk praktek. Penyampaian materi pada pelatihan ini dilakukan secara klasikal, semua peserta mengikuti materi yang disampaikan dengan cara ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Hasil dari pelatihan pembuatan jamur tiram crispy adalah: para guru dan murid dapat memahami dan mengerti mengenai langkah-langkah dalam pembuatan produk olahan jamur tiram yakni jamur tiram crispy, para guru dapat mengolah sendiri produk dari jamur tiram yaitu jamur tiram crispy yang sudah dipraktekkan, Masyarakat mempunyai inovasi sendiri kedepannya untuk membuat produk olahan dari jamur tiram, selain menjadi kamur tiram crispy juga dapat dibuat nugget dan olahan lainnya, Dapat menjadikan olahan produk jamur tiram sebagai usaha kecil menengah dan dapat menyokong perekonomian terutama dapat menambah penghasilan untuk guru-guru karena dapat dibuat dengan mudah dan dengan bahan alami yang mudah didapatkan.
Optimalisasi Blended Learning Berbantuan Google Classroom untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nugroho Wahyu , Setiawan Angga , Romadhoni Bima Nur
Published: January 2022

Sebagai bentuk kesadaran dalam mengoptimalkan pembelajaran pada masa peralihan setelah pandemi covid-19 para pendidik perlu mengambil peran lebih awal untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah dasar dengan mengadakan pelatihan dalam bentuk pengabdian masyarakat. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah upaya nyata untuk mengoptimalkan pembelajaran blended learning berbantuan learning system managemen Google Classroom untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran guru dengan menjalin kerjasama sesuai dengan instansi sasaran. Kegiatan pelatihan ini ada karena kondisi di satuan pendidikan yang belum pernah tersentuh pelatihan dalam peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran blanded berbantuan LMS. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengoptimalisasi pembelajaran blanded adalah cermah, diskusi, praktik implementasi aplikasi  Google Classroom yang terakomodasi dengan face to face home visit (blended). Sasaran Pengabdian masyarakat ini meliputi pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan di SDN 1 Ngares dan SDN 2 Ngares kabupaten Trenggalek sejumlah 15 guru, 2 operator dan 3 staf karyawan sekolah. Hasil akhir yang didapatkan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat  meningkatkan keterampilan guru dalam mengoptimalkan blanded learning berbantuan google classroom, sehingga nantinya memberikan dampak positif terhadap kualitas pembelajaran guru.
Pelatihan Strategi Pemasaran Produk Bagi Calon Wirausahawan Muda Untuk Mahasiswa Semester Akhir Universitas Mathlaul Anwar, Pandeglang
Authors: Perwitasari Erma , Harsiti  , Rosalina Vidila
Published: January 2022

Pandemi COVID-19 yang telah berlangsung hampir 10 bulan di tahun 2020 ini, secara nyata berdampak pada perekonomian negara negara di dunia termasuk Indonesia. Telah menjadi fakta bahwa kemampuan perusahaan semakin kurang menyerap tenaga kerja sementara jumlah para pencari kerja semakin bertambah.  Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan inspirasi kreativitas usaha, memperkenalkan strategi pemasaran produk serta menginisiasi kelahiran wirausahawan muda di kalangan mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Universitas Mathla'ul Anwar, Pandeglang. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan melalui zoom sebagai media penyampai secara daring karena waktu pelaksanaan bersamaan dengan berlakunya PSBB di wilayah Banten. Materi pelatihan yang disampaikan adalah konsep pemasaran produk, berbagai jenis pemasaran, fungsi pemasaran dan strategi pemasaran produk. Dari hasil angket yang dibagikan sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan,  para peserta lebih memahami berbagai strategi pemasaran produk. Kendala yang dialami selama pelaksanaan acara adalah jaringan internet yang tidak stabil. PKM kewirausahaan lanjutan sebaiknya menghadirkan wirausahawan yang berpengalaman lapangan, sehingga peserta mendapatkan referensi lebih mengarah pada alternatif pemecahan masalah.
BUDIKDAMBER DENGAN MENERAPKAN PENJUALAN ONLINE BERBASIS E-COMERCE SEBAGAI UPAYA KETAHANAN PANGAN KELUARGA DALAM PEMANFAATAN LAHAN PERKOTAAN DIMASA PAMDEMIC COVID-19
Authors: Nugroho Ichwan , Mukhtar H Jazuli , Julfiati Fifi , Mubarak Roy , Utomo Bambang
Published: January 2022

Kemajuan teknologi saat ini sangat dimungkinkan berpengaruh terhadap bidang-bidang kehidupan lainnya, salah satunya dalam bidang pangan. Kemajuan teknologi ini bisa menjadi salah satu solusi ketahanan pangan masyarakat di masa depan, seperti pada kelompok masyarakat budidaya ikan di Kelurahan Larangan Indah. Mereka mencoba mewujudkan ketahanan pangannya dengan memelihara ikan melalui teknik Budikdamber. Selain itu, kemajuan teknologi dapat dimanfaatkan untuk memasarkan produk yang dihasilkan yaitu melalui media sosial. Media sosial telah menjadi alat penting bagi bisnis pemasaran. Dengan pemasaran lewat media sosial ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan nilai ekonomi pada Kelompok Masyarakat Larangan Indah saat ini. Tentunya penerapan teknik budikdamber dan pemasaran melalui media sosial ini membutuhkan serangkaian pemaparan dan pelatihan untuk dapat mempraktekkannya. Kebutuhan akan pemaparan dan pelatihan ini direalisasikan melalui kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) yang dilakukan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa sebagai salah satu Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi.
TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED ENGLISH LEARNING TRAINING FOR MTs TEACHERS IN THE WAJO DISTRICT
Authors: Razak Yusuf , Satriani Satriani , Amiruddin Amiruddin
Published: January 2022

For the majority of students, English is a dreaded subject. Mastering English necessitates the repetition of patterns used in daily speech, as our pupils are more likely to communicate in regional languages and Indonesian. It is almost always tough for English teachers to urge their students to learn English. As a result of this occurrence, we as English lecturers are committed to giving students with learning options that allow them to enjoy learning English while being focused on the goal. We introduce technology-based English classes and educate this subject to MTs teachers around Wajo Regency, who will later serve as the students' learning relay.
ENGLISH TRAINING USING MACROMEDIA FLASH IN ENGLISH LEARNING FOR PAUD TEACHERS IN SENGKANG
Authors: Munawir Ahmad , Adzim Syahrun
Published: January 2022

Learning English and introducing technology to children at a young age is becoming increasingly important in order to meet the demands of an era in which everything is now done in English and is based on technology. To do this, people resources are required who are fluent in two languages: English and technology, both of which are currently unavailable. This is due to a lack of understanding and mastery of technology-based English, which is one of them. The Community Service team of IAI As'adiyah held activities with practical methods related learning English based on macromedia flash based on the previous Community Service program carried out by FTK IAI As'adiyah Sengkang academics, which included training on the use of word and excel. It is envisaged that as a result of this project, PAUD teachers in the Sengkang City area will have more abilities and knowledge in technology-based English education, particularly employing macromedia flash.
CAEC (COMMUNITY OF ACTIVE ENGLISH COMMUNICATION)-BASED EMPOWERMENT OF LAKE TEMPE WAJO TOURISM REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: Adzim Syahrun , Amiruddin Amiruddin
Published: January 2022

South Sulawesi's Lake Tempe is a popular tourist site. Many foreigners, both locally and internationally, visit Lake Tempe. The quality of the guide's service has a significant impact on the smoothness and comfort of travel in Tempe. As a result, a training and mentoring program for foreign-language tourism performers in the Tempe Lake area is required. The PKM program is carried out in stages: (1) PKM participant selection; (2) PKM briefing participants; (3) survey site; (4) PKM program socialization; (5) debriefing tourist actors; and (6) twice-weekly training and mentorship for three months. In total, 25 meetings were held to provide training and mentorship. The training team enhances the vocabulary at the start of the training, and subsequently, the material and speaking are intensified by the team. The assessment's findings revealed a significant increase: (1) There were three people in the very good group, 25 in the good category, and two in the bad category when it came to vocabulary ability. (2) There are 26 persons who are classified as good at tenses, and just four people who are classified as less good. (3) In terms of speaking skill, four people were rated as very good, 25 were rated as good, and one was rated as less good.
PELATIHAN UPSKILLING BAGI PEKERJA SEKTOR PARIWISATA TERDAMPAK COVID-19 DI PULAU LOMBOK
Authors: Ariani Sri , Wahyudiantari Ni Wayan Prami , Hidayatullah Heri , Aprianoto Aprianoto , Utama I Made Permadi , Rizka Muhammad Arief
Published: January 2022

Covid-19 berdampak begitu nyata bagi pekerja sektor pariwisata di Lombok Barat.  Sebagian besar hotel di Kabupaten Lombok Barat yang sudah memberlakukan cuti hingga merumahkan pekerjanya. Sedangkan pekerja kontrak dan tetap diberikan waktu kerja yang diatur secara bergiliran. Bagi Pekerja yang dirumahkan karena terdampak covid, tentunya berdiamdiri dirumah tanpa mengasah skill, bukanlah menjadi pilihan bijak. Sebagai pelaku pariwisata, Keterampilan yang mereka miliki pun terbatas pada Pekerjaan seperti Tukang Kebun, Cleaning Service, Pelayan Restaurant, Tukang Ojek, Penjual Souvenir, Pembuat Kerajinan dari Kayu dan Bambu. Terlebih lagi dimasa pandemi seperti saat ini, setiap pekerja dituntut untuk memiliki daya saing yang mempuni sehingga dapat bertahan dalam industri pariwisata. Hal inilah yang menggerakkan Tim Pengabdian kami untuk berperean aktif dalam Pelatihan Upskilling bagi Pekerja Sektor Pariwisata yang terdampak Covid-19. Sehingga diharapkan dapat mengoptimalkan skill mereka khususnya English Speaking Skill sehingga pada saat mereka kembali bekerja dan meningkatkan penghasilan mereka. Dengan menerapkan Metode Pelatihan yang menarik dan didukung oleh  materi pelatihan yang up-to-dated serta disampaikan oleh para pakar dari Tim yang berpengalaman dan profesional dalam bidang pengajaran Bahasa Inggris. Materi yang disampaikan dalam Pelatihan ini antara lain materi menarik dan interaktif terkait English for Business, English for Hospitality, dan English for General Communications. Dari angket diisi oleh seluruh pekerja dan hasil dari angket kepuasan secara umum menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan PkM yang telah dilaksanakan dirasakan bermanfaat bagi para pekerja. Materidisampaikan dengan baik dan menarik. Pembicara yang dihadirkan juga dinilai baik.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN DAN PENGURUSAN MEREK DAGANG (HKI) BAGI PELAKU USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH DI KOTA PADANG
Authors: Rasyid Rosyeni , Linda Muthia Roza , Zulvia Yolandafitri , Yonita Riza , Suwandhani Deni
Published: January 2022

Adapun latar belakang adanya pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini kurangnya pemahaman dan pengetahuan  para pengusaha UMKM untuk mendaftarkan merek dagang dan jasanya. Adapun metode pelaksanaan pada pengabdian masyrakat ini adalah Ceramah ntuk menyampaikan teori dan konsep-konsep yang sangat prinsip dan penting untuk dimengerti serta dikuasai oleh peserta pelatihan. Praktek dalam pembuatan dan pengurusan merek dagang. Hasilnya, Pelaku usaha yang ditunjuk untuk mengikuti pelatihan mengetahui dan memahami apa itu HKI dan bagaimana peranan HKI,  2. Peserta mengetahui dan memahami apa saja yang harus disiapkan agar proses pengajuan merek dagang. Melalui pelaksanaan PKM ini pesertadi harapkan mampu memahami tentang pentingnya merek dagang dan bagaimana cara pengurusan merek dagang.
PELATIHAN LITERASI KEUANGAN DAN E-COMMERCE BAGI PELAKU UKM KERAJINAN SULAMAN DAN BORDIR DI KOTA PADANG SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Rasyid Rosyeni , Linda Muthia Roza , Masdupi Erni , Ravelby Thesa Alif , Suhery Suhery
Published: January 2022

Latar belakang program pengabdian adalah minimnya akses pengusaha kerajinan di kota Padang terhadap lembaga keuangan dapat disebabkan karena masih rendahnya tingkat literasi keuangan dari pelaku usaha kerajinan. Metode pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah (1) Workshop mengenai literasi keuangan; (2) Pendampingan dalam melakukan perdagangan melalui internet (E-commerce) dengan membuatkan website yang dapat dikelola oleh kelompok mitra dalam pemasaran produknya. Hasilnya, para pengrajin sulaman dan bordir diberikan pengetahuan dan wawasan mengenai apa itu literasi keuangan melalui inklusi keuangan dan bagaimana cara memperoleh modal usaha agar usaha yang mereka jalankan dapat tumbuh dan berkembang. Agar akses kelembaga keuangan semakin mudah, peserta juga dibekali tentang cara-cara untuk memperoleh modal usaha dari pihak ketiga.  Selama pelatihan, setiap selesai materi, para peserta diberikan pendampingan dalam penyusunan pengelolaan keuangan dan bagaimana melakukan transaksi secara online.
Normal saccades but decreased fixation stability in a population of children with dyslexia
Authors: Vikesdal Gro Horgen , Falkenberg Helle Kristine , Mon-Williams Mark , Riddell Patricia , Langaas Trine
Published: January 2022

Developmental dyslexia affects around 5-15% of the population and has a heterogeneous aetiology. Optometric disorders are more prevalent in dyslexic populations but the relationship be- tween eye movement control and dyslexia is not well established. In this study, we investigated whether children with dyslexia show saccadic or fixation deficits and whether these deficits are related to deficits in visual acuity and/or accommodation. Thirty-four children with and without dyslexia were recruited for the project. All participants had an optometric examination and performed a saccade and fixation experiment. We used two eye movement paradigms: the step and the gap task. Eye movements were recorded by an infrared eye-tracker and saccade and fixation parameters were analysed separately. Saccadic latencies, premature saccades, and directional errors were similar between children with dyslexia and typically developing children. In contrast, fixations were significantly less stable in the dyslexic group. Neither saccades nor fixations were associated with deficits in accommodation or visual acuity. Children with dyslexia showed no difficulties in saccadic performance, but their fixation stability was reduced compared to the control group. The reduced fixation stability can be explained by general deficits in the cognitive processes that underpin eye movement control, that have also been found in other neuro-developmental disorders.
Imaging the tarsal plate: A Mini-Review
Authors: Recchioni Alberto
Published: January 2022

Imaging the tarsal plate and the meibomian glands (MG) grants new opportunities for ophthalmic practitioners who work in the field of the ocular surface and dry eye across the globe. The secretory role of MG plays a fundamental part in protecting the moisture in front of the eye surface by creating an active shield made of meibum (lipid) which prevents tear evaporation and causes dry eye. Evidence from the most popular Dry Eye Workshop reports (2007 and 2016) demonstrate that MG dysfunction is the first cause of evaporative dry eye which is also the most common cause of dry eye and ocular surface discomfort. Fortunately, during the last years, a plethora of new devices for MG observation, diagnosis and follow-up have been made available in the market. These devices range from invasive to minimally invasive, high to low-tech and from being expensive to low-cost. The objective of this mini-review is to condense the latest evidence in MG imaging by providing a narrative overview on the most common technologies plus some other newer aspects which might guide clinicians and researchers in the field of the ocular surface and dry eye.
Kongsberg Vision Meeting Abstracts 2021
Authors: Baraas Rigmor C
Published: January 2022

Kongsberg Vision Meeting was held at the University of South-Eastern Norway in Kongsberg, for the 13th time, on November 16–18, 2021. The meeting was organised as a three-day meeting with a clinical day, a research day and a lighting design day. Rigmor C. Baraas, Eilin Lundanes, Ann Elisabeth Ystenæs, Ellen Svarverud, Klaus Sjøhaug and Are Røysamb organised the three-day meeting. The theme this year was Speciality Contact Lenses and Architectural Lighting Design. Keynote speakers for the clinical optometry day and the research day were Eef van Der Worp, Nicola Logan, Fabrizio Zeri and Daddi Fadel. The keynote speakers for the lighting day were Sylvia Pont and Manuel Spitschan. The abstracts from invited and contributed talks on the different days are presented in the order they were given.
SOPTI Meeting Abstracts 2021
Authors: Recchioni Alberto
Published: January 2022

After more than a year of blockade due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was finally possible to return to the events in the presence. The 26th National Conference of the Italian Optometric Association (SOPTI) was held in Bologna on October 10–11, 2021. The theme of the conference was “Good practice in Optometry and Contact Lenses”, with the accent on two topics: the optometric management of the patient in old age and the progression of myopia. Four keynote speakers were invited during the conference: Prof. Rigmor C. Baraas from the University of South-Eastern Norway in Kongsberg, Prof. David B. Elliot from the University of Bradford, Dr. Fabrizio Zeri from the University of Milano Bicocca and the IACLE President, Prof. Phil Morgan, from the University of Manchester. The abstracts from accepted posters and free papers are presented here.
Pemberdayaan UMKM Kampung Pia Melalui Sistem Akuntansi dan Strategi Pemasaran
Authors: Mukoffi Ahmad , Wibisono Sukarno Himawan , Sulasih Hermi , As'adi As'adi
Published: January 2022

Rendahnya tingkat pendidikan yang dimiliki pemilik usaha berdampak pada kurangnya pengetahuan dan pemahaman terhadap sistem akuntansi yang berlaku khususnya SAK EMKM bagi UMKM. Hal ini menyebabkan kurang tepatnya penyusunan laporan keuangan sesuai standar yang berdampak pada sulitnya UMKM dalam mengukur jumlah biaya operasional yang dikeluarkan dan jumlah pendapatan yang diterima. Minimnya kemampuan UMKM dalam menentukan strategi pemasaran yang tepat merupakan permasalahan yang terjadi pada UMKM. Melalui pelatihan sistem akuntansi dan strategi pemasaran dapat memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman untuk pemberdayaan UMKM. Melalui pemberdayaan UMKM diharapkan dapat mengembangkan usaha
Sosialisasi Peran Bank Sampah dalam Meningkatkan Kesehatan Lingkungan dan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat
Authors: Tiswiyanti Wiwik , Fitriyani Dewi , Mansur Fitrini , Roza Suswita , Wendry Widya Sari
Published: January 2022

Sampah dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menambah penghasilan masyarakat seperti melalui pendirian Bank Sampah. Pendirian bank sampah dapat memiliki dampak yang positif bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra melalui peran bank sampah dalam meningkatkan kesehatan lingkungan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Pengabdian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 7 September 2020 di Kantor Desa Simpang Sungai Duren dan diikuti oleh 20 orang peserta yang terdiri dari tua tengganai dan pengelola BumDes. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah berupa sosialisasi. Antusiasme peserta kegiatan menunjukkan keingintahuan peserta bagaimana cara mendirikan bank sampah dan hal lain terkait bank sampah serta manfaatnya bagi warga lingkungan dan kesehatan masyarakat sekitar.
Strategi Branding Sirup Kayu Manis sebagai Minuman Khas Desa Renah Alai Kecamatan Jangkat Kabupaten Merangin
Authors: Parmadi Parmadi , Hastuti Dwi , Erfit Erfit , Nurjanah Rahma , Rahmadi Selamet
Published: January 2022

Perkembangan teknologi terus meningkat seiring dengan perkembangan industri hingga sekarang sudah berada pada revolusi industri 5.0. Akan tetapi, tingkat pendapatan ekonomi dan kesejahteraan tidak mengikuti pergerakan teknologi ini di tengah pandemi Covid-19. Hal ini disebabkan oleh rendahnya permintaan produk karena produk kurang terkenal dan kurang meyakinkan tanpa label kemasan. Permasalahan ini menjadi tantangan bagi pemerintah, masyarakat dan tim pengabdian PPM FEB Universitas. Kegiatan ini sejalan dengan surat perjanjian desa mitra antara Prodi Ekonomi Pembangunan dan Desa Renah Alai Nomor 107/UN21.5.3/KS/2020 dan Nomor 141.1/026/KDRA/2020. Tim secara konsisten melakukan pengabdian pada tahun ke-3 pada periode 2021. Selain itu, pandemi menurunkan pendapatan masyarakat sehingga daya beli juga menurun. Untuk itu, strategi untuk meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat dapat melalui peluang bisnis kayu manis dan strategi branding untuk pemasaran produknya. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan dalam pencapaian tujuan PPM antara lain: 1) Pengembangan berbasis komunitas, 2) Persuasif, 3) Edukatif, 4) Partisipatif, dan 5) Normatif. Sebagian besar kegiatan pengabdian menggunakan metode penjelasan, diskusi, dan praktik. Secara khusus, kegiatan ini dilakukan untuk menjawab persoalan terkait dengan pengembangan promosi produk sirup kayu manis. Selama program PPM, mahasiswa ikut terlibat selama + 8 bulan. Dengan adanya peningkatan promosi strategi branding kayu manis, diharapkan dapat mengembangkan pariwisata dari sisi minuman khas Desa Renah Alai, ekonomi, dan teknologi dalam menciptakan pariwisata yang berkelanjutan.
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome in a patient with COVID-19
Authors: Dutta Arpan , Chandra Atanu , Gupta Subhadeep , Ray Biman Kanti , Das Deep , Kumar Rahul
Published: January 2022

COVID-19 infection is well-known to produce different neurological complications, including cerebrovascular diseases. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by transient segmental vasoconstriction of the cerebral vasculature, has been rarely reported in association with COVID-19 infection. The causative agent, the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), binds to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptors for its entry into the host cell. This leads to downregulation of the ACE-2 and increased activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) axis resulting in sympathetic overactivity and vasoconstriction. This might be the possible mechanism of RCVS in COVID-19. We hereby report a case of RCVS occurring in a SARS-CoV-2 infected patient. This was a 38-year-old male without any comorbidities or risk factors, who presented with headache and confusion. His SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR was positive. MRI of the brain was normal but cerebral angiography revealed segmental vasoconstriction in bilateral middle cerebral arteries and the terminal part of the internal carotid arteries, which resolved almost completely after 2 weeks. He was treated with oral nimodipine 60 mg every 6 hourly. A database search revealed 2 previous cases of RCVS associated with COVID-19. In conclusion, RCVS is a rare complication of COVID-19. It is possibly under-recognized as only a few COVID-19 patients with headaches undergo cerebral angiography especially when parenchymal brain imaging is normal.
LGI1 positive paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis: A case report of atypical presentation
Authors: Cheng Chien-Chung , Sung Jia-Ying , Huang Chih-Shan
Published: January 2022

Limbic encephalitis is a rare disorder mainly affecting the medial temporal lobe and is classically paraneoplastic. Autoimmune etiologies also exist, such as antibodies against leucine-rich glioma activated 1 (LGI1). Most cases of anti-LGI1 encephalitis are not associated with tumors. Subacute memory loss is the predominant feature, and most patients develop focal seizures, especially faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDSs). Immunotherapies usually show a good response, but are less effective in paraneoplastic cases. We report a case of steroid-responsive anti-LGI1 encephalitis with atypical presentations of sensory aphasia during relapse from rectal carcinoma, an atypical site.
Addition of lesser occipital nerve blockade to greater occipital nerve blockade in patients with chronic migraine
Authors: Aktürk Tülin , Saçmacı Hikmet , Ünal Artık Hanzade Aybüke , Tanık Nermin , Ertuğrul İnan Levent
Published: January 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare greater occipital nerve blockade (GONB) alone and GONB combined with lesser occipital nerve blockade (LONB) in chronic migraine patients.
Methods: Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A consisted of 22 patients who received only GONB; while Group B consisted of 20 patients who underwent GONB and LONB. The demographics and clinical characteristics of the patients were evaluated. The injections were given unilaterally and to the side where the subjects experienced greater pain. GONB with or without LONB was performed on each patient once a week for 4 weeks and then two more times a month apart; 6 times in total. The number of headache days, severity of attacks and duration of headache episodes was recorded from headache diaries before treatment and the on the first, second and third month following the start of treatment. Treatment efficiencies were evaluated within and between the groups.
Results: The duration of pretreatment headaches was significantly longer in Group B (p=0.032). There were no differences between the groups in terms of other demographic and clinical characteristics. When the treatments applied in group A and group B were evaluated separately compared to the control group, there was a statistically significant decrease in the number of headache days, VAS scores and headache duration (p <0.05). When the results of treatment between groups were compared, there was no difference in terms of the number of headache days and VAS scores. Although the duration of headache was longer in the pretreatment period in group B, this difference disappeared on posttreatment follow-up (p>0.05).
Conclusions: This study suggests that there is no difference in the number of headache days or headache intensity between GONB alone or in combination with LONB in chronic migraine patients. GONB combined with LONB in patients may be more effective than GONB alone when headaches of longer duration are present.
The effects of the Thai traditional triangle cushion in treating positional obstructive sleep apnea: A pilot study
Authors: Thonprasertvat Chayungkorn , Samchai Sippanont , Sithinamsuwan Pasiri
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) is common and affects sleep quality. This study was to identify the efficacy of using a Thai traditional triangle cushion as a position device for therapy in POSA.
Methods: This open-label, self-control, prospective intervention study enrolled adult patients with POSA. The 8-weeks positional advice was performed, followed by 8-weeks using a Thai triangle cushion. Study outcomes were to measure changes in Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) scores and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and problems/complaints during the study.
Results: There were 10 patients enrolled in total, with a mean age of 55.8 years old (SD 11.3), with an average apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 26.1, a supine AHI of 35.3, a non-supine AHI of 8.6 and the average baseline ESS was 10 (SD3.5). The positional advice did not improve the ESS score from baseline [the mean difference in ESS score of +0.20 (95%CI-2.01 to 2.41, p-value 0.84)]. Using cushion intervention significantly reduced the ESS score from baseline [-3.6 (95%CI-5.00 to-2.20), p-value<0.001]. The period of using a cushion (intervention) also significantly reduced the ESS score when compared with the period of positional advice (control), with an ESS reduction of -3.8 (95%CI-6.47 to-1.13), p-value 0.011. The quality of life is improved only during the period of using a cushion. There were no complaints from the patients related to positional advice or using the intervention cushion.
Conclusions: The Thai traditional triangle cushion, as a positional device in treating patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea, is effective and comfortable.
Successful management of dyspnea in a patient with stiff person syndrome with noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation: A case report
Authors: Kim Du Hwan , Chang Min Cheol
Published: January 2022

Approximately half of patients with stiff person syndrome experienced dyspnea due to the involvement of the respiratory muscles. If these muscles are severely affected, respiratory failure can occur. Here, we describe a patient with stiff person syndrome whose nighttime dyspnea was successfully controlled by noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV). A 38-year-old female patient visited the emergency room due to nighttime dyspnea. Her O2 saturation was 93%, and PaCO2 increased to 53.4 mmHg on arterial blood gas analysis. No specific lesion was found on the chest radiograph. We considered that her dyspnea was caused by respiratory muscle stiffness following SPS. For the management of nighttime hypercapnia, we applied NIPPV with volume-targeted assist-control ventilation mode using an oronasal mask interface during sleep. After such treatment, PaCO2 was normalized, and nighttime dyspnea disappeared. We think that NIPPV would be a useful therapeutic option for managing dyspnea induced by stiff person syndrome.
Myeloradiculitis with lupus-like autoimmunity following Sinovac COVID-19 vaccination
Authors: Lo Yew Long , Lam J J H , Chan L L
Published: January 2022

We report a 67 year old man with features in keeping with transverse myelitis, lumbar root and cauda equina involvement suggestive of delayed autoimmune pathogenesis after the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccination previously observed  in vaccines  containing viral antigens. Grossly elevated antinuclear antibody and anti-double-stranded DNA are in line with observations in lupus myelitis despite the lack of systemic manifestations.
Role of acetazolamide in treatment of patients with menstrual migraine
Authors: Çetin Güldeniz , Kisabay Ak Aysin , Cengiz Özyurt Beyhan , Selçuki Deniz
Published: January 2022

Objective: According to the ICHD-3 criteria, menstrual migraine (MM) is divided into two groups: pure menstrual migraine (PMM) and menstrually-related migraine (MRM). The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the severity of headache using a visual analog scale (VAS) and the effect on quality of life using the Headache Impact Test (HIT) and Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) tests before and after 3 months of treatment in using short-term prophylaxis with acetazolamide.
Methods: Patients who presented to the headache outpatient clinic of the neurology department with a diagnosis of MM were retrospectively reviewed. Acetazolamide was given at a dosage of 500 mg daily for 5 days starting two days before the predicted onset of the menstrual cycle as a short-term prophylactic treatment. VAS, MIDAS, and HIT assessments were performed before and after treatment.
Results: A total of 26 patients with PMM and 26 patients with MRM were identified. After acetazolamide treatment, statistically significant improvement was found in MIDAS, VAS and HIT scores in both groups of patients. The post-treatment MIDAS score was significantly lower in the MRM group, but there was no significant difference in post-treatment VAS and HIT scores between the groups.
Conclusion: Using acetazolamide for short-term prophylaxis in patients with MM leads to decreased severity and frequency of headache and improvement in quality of life. The study is the first in the literature to use acetazolamide for short-term prophylaxis in patients diagnosed with MM.
Questionnaires can reflect the severity of electrophysiological findings In diabetic patients
Authors: Beton Ozlem , Bektas Hesna
Published: January 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between pain questionnaires, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and the severity of electrophysiological findings.
Methods: Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) whose clinical signs and symptoms were found to be consistent with diabetic neuropathy were included in the present study in Ankara City Hospital Neurology Department between June 2020-January 2021. It was designed as a prospective cross-sectional study. Demographic characteristics, type and duration of DM, the onset of neuropathic complaints, systemic diseases, and DM treatments were noted. Blood tests were performed on all patients. Participants were administered the Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions (DN4), Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS), and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) questionnaires and an electrophysiological examination.
Results: The study included 108 patients. A statistically significant correlation was found between the severity of electrophysiological findings and the age of patients, duration of diabetes, and treatment modality. Additionally, a statistically significant correlation was found between the severity of electrophysiological findings and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels and monocyte and platelet counts. According to the NRS, a significant relation was found between BUN values and the severity of pain experienced. The LANSS predicted the severity of electrophysiological findings at a significantly higher accuracy than other questionnaires.
Conclusion: Questionnaires can detect diabetic neuropathy, which is mostly asymptomatic, before the onset of DM complications. The LANSS questionnaire reflects the electrophysiological findings severity.
Stroke in young adults in Malaysia: 1 year outcome and functional status
Authors: Chan Yean Koon , Tan Kay Sin , Abdul Latif Lydia
Published: January 2022

Background & Objectives: Young stroke has socioeconomic implications. We aim to describe the demography and evaluate the long-term functional outcomes of young stroke survivors in Malaysia.
Methods: First-ever Malaysian young stroke patients (18-50 years) from 1st October 2016 until 30th June 2018 were recruited from the University of Malaya Medical Centre Young Stroke Registry and other sources. Participants were interviewed in person or via telephone at one year post-stroke. Demographic information collected were age, sex, ethnicity, and education level.
Results: Out of 120 eligible cases, there were 6 deaths (5%) and 7 recurrent strokes (5.8%) within 1 year. Seventy five patients were recruited for the study with mean assessment time at 14.8 months. Survivors are predominantly male (69.2%), aged ≥41 years old (73%) with racial profile representative of the locality. Ischaemic stroke (IS) is the commonest stroke type (72%) with majority TOAST classified as large-artery atherosclerosis and small-vessel disease. Hypertension and smoking are the leading risk factors. Greater than half are independent and returned to work (RTW); comparatively IS has better outcomes than haemorrhagic stroke (HS). Lesser educated survivors (≤secondary school education, 56%) are more likely to not RTW (OR 5, p = 0.005). There is no significant change in marital status and residence post stroke.
Conclusion: In a single centre study in Malaysia, major findings for young stroke survivors, mainly male in their 40s, at 1 year are case fatality of 5%, stroke recurrence of 5.8%, and more than half achieved independence and RTW (IS > HS) with education level influencing RTW.
Effect of bronchoscopy on intracranial hypertension during different regimen of sedation by optic nerve sheath diameter
Authors: Ozsari Emine , Demirhan Abdullah
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a useful method for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), aspiration, and atelectasis, especially in intensive care units. (ICU) We aimed to investigate the effect of FOB on intracranial pressure by ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter (uONSD) during different sedation protocols in a tertiary ICU.
Methods: Prospective randomized study included the patients with two groups as superficial (Group M; midazolam) and deep sedation (Group P; propofol). FOB was performed for VAP or aspiration and intracranial hypertension (ICH) was measured with uONSD, noninvasively. The values of uONSD were noted pre-procedure, on sedation, 1st – 5th, and 15th minute of the procedure. In addition, mean arterial pressures (MAP), oxygen saturation, and heart rate values were recorded from the monitor.
Results: The mean age and indications of FOB for 33 patients as Group M (n=17) and Group P (n=16) were similar to each other. ONSD was increased with the procedure in both groups but in group P it was stabilized from the 5th minutes of FOB whereas became higher progressively in group M (p<0,001). Postoperative MAP values that may have an important role for ICH were also increased in Group M (MAP was 70.65 ± 16.18 at time of sedation in Group P and 75.63 ± 13.76 in Group M).
Conclusion: This study showed that bronchoscopy results as a significant increase for OSND in both groups but that was less high in patients who had deep sedation with propofol and it returned to baseline after the procedure.
A novel mutation of the COLQ gene causes congenital myasthenic syndromes: A case report
Authors: Yang Shiyi , Luo Jing , Xiao Fei
Published: January 2022

Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) are a group of heterogeneous disorders of the neuromuscular junctions, characterised by fluctuating and fatigable weakness with an early onset. Endplate acetylcholinesterase deficiency (EAD) due to mutations in COLQ is a subtype of CMS whose key clue for diagnosis is repetitive compound muscle action potential (R-CMAP) under nerve conduction studies. In light of the significant overlap of clinical symptoms, misdiagnosis is common for CMS, causing delayed or incorrect treatments. Here, we report a case of CMS due to a novel mutation in COLQ with a typical R-CMAP and discuss the significance of R-CMAP for diagnosis.
Levels of serum IL6, TNF-α and sLAG3 are changed and correlated with clinical characteristics in Parkinson’s disease patients: A case-control study
Authors: Zhu Yuting , Guo Xiaoming , Zhou Yong , Zhang Dongmei , Yi Xiaoyi , Wang Han , Liu Li , Zhu Xiangyang
Published: January 2022

Objective: An increasing body of studies have proved that inflammation plays a crucial role in Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathogenesis. IL-6, TNF-α and sLAG3 are associated with immune disorder. This study aimed to examine the expression of serum IL-6, TNF-α and sLAG3 in PD patients from China.
Methods: Forty six PD patients and 42 age and gender-matched healthy controls (HC) were recruited. clinical data, disease assessment scale and serum IL-6, TNF-α and sLAG3 were assessed in PD patients. The levels of inflammatory factors were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results: The levels of serum IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly higher in PD patients compared to HC. Serum IL-6 and TNF-α were independent risk factors for PD. The levels of serum sLAG3 and TNF-α were higher in female patients than those of male patients. Significant positive correlation was found between serum TNF-α and H-Y, UPDRS III and HAMA in PD patients. Serum sLAG3 positively correlated with HAMA.
Conclusion: Changes in serum inflammatory factors were observed in PD patients, which were correlated with the clinical characteristics. The study supports the previous hypothesis that inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of PD.
Optimal indicator for histogram analysis of fractional anisotropy for normal-appearing white matter in multiple sclerosis
Authors: Ogisu Kimihiro , Niino Masaaki , Miyazaki Yusei , Kikuchi Seiji
Published: January 2022

Background: Normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) lesions are known to be present in multiple sclerosis (MS); however, it is not easy to distinguish these lesions from others in MRI. This study aimed to investigate the most useful value for estimating NAWM damage using fractional anisotropy (FA) histograms analysis.
Methods: Data from patients with relapsing-remitting MS and healthy controls were analyzed using a 1.5T MRI system with SENSE-Head-8 coil. FA maps with diffusion- weighted images were acquired using a single-shot echo-planar imaging sequence. The median, standard deviation (SD), kurtosis, and skewness of white matter (WM) of each subject were compared between MS and healthy controls using an in-house application.
Results: FA decrease in 8 patients with MS was observed upon comparison with 12 controls and leaned toward the left side. While the SDs of the healthy controls were not significantly different from those of patients with MS, patients with MS expressed significantly lower median values, and higher kurtosis and skewness compared to healthy controls. A trend for inverse associations existed between median and expanded disability status scale scores.
Conclusion: Our data suggests that median FA values can allow for distinguishing between patients with MS and healthy controls with high accuracy.