bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS;
Authors: Asghar Umair , Hanif Ayesha , Waheed Iqra , Hanif Ayesha , Malik Zeeshan , Siddiqui Ahmad Faisal , Amjad Asim , Siddique Kashif , Farooq Muhammad Umar
Published: September 2021

Background: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital cardiacdisease of children. Lot of work has been done to evaluate the usefulness ofmanagement procedure including medical management and surgery but there isno evidence to evaluate the risk factors associated with PDA. Aim: To find out theassociation of risk factors leading to patent ductus arteriosus in children. Method: Acase control study was conducted on 240 children, out of which 120 were cases and120 were controls. Children of 1-15 years of either gender were included in the studythrough Simple Random sampling technique. Parents were called for interview andhistory of risk factors leading to PDA were asked and noted on questionnaire. Datawas entered and analyzed through the computer software, SPSS version 21. Results:In this study, we included 240 children with the mean age of 4.86±4.01 years. Therewere 88 (37%) males while 152 (63%) were females. The male-to-female ratio was 1:1.7.The mean height of children was 3.52±1.18 feet and the mean weight of children was24.98±11.34kg. Through logistic regression, it was observed that family history, overthe counter drugs or antibiotic use during pregnancy, Down’s syndrome and pretermbirth were significantly effecting the occurrence of PDA (P<0.05), while female gender,smoking status of father and infection during pregnancy including rubella becomeinsignificant (P>0.05). In logistic regression, it was observed that family history, overthe counter drugs or antibiotic use during pregnancy, Down’s syndrome and pretermbirth were significantly affecting the occurrence of PDA (P<0.05). Conclusion: Femalegender, preterm birth, infection during pregnancy and use of over the counter drugsin pregnancy, female’s exposure to smoking and multiple drugs and low birth weightare significant risk factors associated with PDA.
COMPLICATED APPENDICITIS;
Authors: Shuja Awais , Ramzan Professor M , Sharif Nadia
Published: September 2021

Appendectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in surgicalemergency. The advent of minimal invasive surgery has massively influenced the field of surgery.Laparoscopic surgery might offer clinical benefits in perforated and complicated appendicitis.Objective: To compare laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy as treatment ofcomplicated appendicitis in terms of mean requirement of post-operative analgesia, operativetime and hospital stay. Study design: Randomized control trial. Setting: All subjects for thestudy were recruited from Department of Surgery, Independent University Hospital, Faisalabad.Duration: The duration of study was of 6 months duration from February 2012 to august 2012.Results: In this study the divided into two groups, group A for open appendectomy (OA)and group B for Laparoscopic Appendectomy (LA). Both groups had 43 patients each. Theoperating time for open appendectomy group A had mean operating time 37.21 minutes .Thehospital stay in OA group was 2.63 days. The mean dosage of analgesia requirement was 258mg of diclofenac. The operating time for open appendectomy group A had mean operatingtime 39.16 minutes. The hospital stay in OA group was 2.95 days. The mean dosage of was258.14 mg of diclofenac. Conclusion: Our study concludes that both approaches laparoscopicand open approach have proved to be similar in terms of post-operative hospital stay, operatingtime and analgesia requirement. Where as LA is superior in terms of cosmesis and surgicalsite infection. Further studies with more number of patients are recommended to asscess thebenefits of laparoscopic approach in complicated appendicitis.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY;
Authors: Memon Waseem Raja , Lal Bharat , Sahto Abdul Aziz
Published: September 2021

Objectives: The purpose behind this study was to frequency of diabeticretinopathy at level of hba1c greater than 6.5%. Material and Methods: 130 patients with type-IIdiabetes mellitus with duration of more than >5years with HbA1c level of >6.5% were selected.After taking detailed history regarding diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy, Fundoscopicexamination of eye was done. All the information was noted in proforma and analyzed usingSPSS version 16.0. Results: Frequency of diabetic retinopathy was observed in 23.85%(31/130) and in those cases average HBA1C was 8.08±0.91 (%). Regarding severity, 74.2%were non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and 25.8(8/31) was proliferative diabetic retinopathy.Conclusion: Our study showed a higher prevalence of diabetic retinopathy more commonly inthose patients who had HbA1C more than 8%.
HEPATITIS B AND C;
Authors: Riaz Haroon , Latif Muhammad Zahid , Mujtaba Syed Waseem Ahmad , Nizami Rahila , Qureshi Muhammad Atif
Published: September 2021

Objectives: This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of HepatitisB and C in two different areas of southern Punjab. Settings: Layyah and Rajan pur region ofsouthern Punjab Pakistan. Study Design: Descriptive, cross sectional study. Study Period:This study was conducted during the period of August to November 2014. Methods: 1824subjects were selected from both male and female population visiting the free eye camps atLayyah and Rajanpur region. All the selected subjects were tested for HBsAg and for anti-HCVantibodies with Immuno-chromatographic test kit. Results: The cumulative prevalence wasfound 13 %, however the seropositivity of HCV was higher (nine %) as compared to HBV (four%). Conclusion: Findings of our study shows that HCV and HBV prevalence in under studyareas is higher than the nationwide average. This menace can only be cope up with creatingawareness about diseases and proper disease management.
HEMATOLOGICAL TOXICITY IN RATS;
Authors: Ain Noor ul , Bano Nusrat , Beg Anwar Ejaz , Hameed Kamran , Fayyaz Talha Bin , Sadaf Rafia
Published: September 2021

Objectives: Oxaliplatin causes hematological toxicities in clinical setting whichlimits its efficacy. The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of Andrographispaniculata against hematological toxicity caused by oxaliplatin. Study design: Experimentalanimal study. Period: Study takes 8 month from March 2015 to Oct 2015. Setting: Dow universityanimal house. Method: Wistar albino male rats, divided into 3 equals groups (n=6): GroupN* was a control group (0.9% normal saline), Group NP0 was Oxaliplatin treated group andGroup NP1 was prophylactically treated with Andrographis paniculata followed by Oxaliplatinin order to assess the protective effects of Andrographis paniculata against the hematologictoxicity caused by Oxaliplatin. Results: Prophylactic treatment with Andrographis paniculata(NP1) significantly increases the levels of platelets and neutrophile count compared with thestandard (NP0) (p<0.01) and increases the RBCs count and levels of hemoglobin comparedwith the standard (NP0). Conclusion: Prophylactic treatment with Andrographis paniculata(NP1) was effective in reducing risk of thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia associatedwith Oxaliplatin.
BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION (BSE);
Authors: Umbreen Gulshan , Jabeen Chanda , Riaz Muhammad Shahid
Published: September 2021

Background: Breast is a very vital organ of a female’s body and females are veryconscious about it as they will be depressed if they have any disease or illness related to thisorgan. So prevention of diseases related to breast is very important. One of the vital screeningtechniques for early detection of breast cancer is Breast self-examination, thus knowledge andconsistent practice can protect females from severe morbidity and mortality of breast cancer.Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding breast self-examination(BSE) among Post RN nursing students in Lahore. Study Design: Cross sectional stud designand stratified random sampling technique was used. Setting: Lahore school of nursing, TheUniversity of Lahore and Saeeda Waheed College, Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore. Period:February 2015 to June 2015. Methods: Close ended questionnaire was used. Data was collectedfrom post RN nursing students of Saeeda Waheed College and The University of Lahore. Datawas analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Results: The responder knowledge of breast cancerand breast self-examination was (100%). 66.7% subjects said an ideal technique of doing breastself-examination is inspection and palpation both. 61.5% said breast self-examination done bypalpate with minimum of three fingers. 42.3% said yes Because, I don’t think it is important. 34.6%subjects said they have performed breast self-examination before and 65.4% no performedbreast self-examination. Conclusion: This study showed that nurses have knowledge regardingBreast Self-Examination but do not show positive attitude toward Breast Self-Examination. Thisstudy also shows that nurses do not practicing of Breast self-examination.
CREATINE KINASE-MB;
Authors: Anwar Attia , Faisal Rizwan , Sharif Asifa
Published: September 2021

Objective: To compare the levels of creatine kinase-MB in male and femalepatients of acute myocardial infarction before and after the treatment. Study design:Comparative study. Setting: Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Period:08 months, March 2014 to September 2014. Material & Methods: Total 60 patients of acutemyocardial infarction were enrolled in the study; 30 males and 30 females. The creatine kinase-MB levels of all the patients were checked and compared before starting the treatment for acutemyocardial infarction and then after 24 &48 hours of treatment. Results: The results of the studyshown that the mean of CK-MB levels before treatment was high in male as compared to femalepatients with p-value < 0.01. Similarly the comparison of mean CK-MB levels after 24 and 48hours of treatment were also found to be significantly higher in male patients with p-value <0.01each. Conclusion: The levels of CK-MB in male acute myocardial infarct patients were highboth before and after the treatment.
METABOLIC SYNDROME;
Authors: Adnan Muhammad , Rahat Tayyaba , Hashmat Naheed , Ali Zahra
Published: September 2021

Background: Metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus are the modifiable riskfactors of cardiovascular diseases that double the chance of illness when occur together. Littlework has been reported on the superlative criteria to diagnose metabolic syndrome amongdiabetics from the country. Therefore, the study was aimed to find the agreement betweenmetabolic syndrome diagnostic criteria among type 2 diabetics. Methods: The retrospectivedata of 373 known type 2 diabetics who had reported history of taking antidiabetic medicineswas analyzed. The new International Diabetes Federation definition, the World HealthOrganization criteria and the NCEP Adult Treatment Panel III criteria were used to diagnosemetabolic syndrome. Data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciencesversion 21. Results: Mean age of 373 diabetics was 49±10 years. Participants included 36.5%males and 63.5% females. Mean BMI, WC and BP were high in females; while HDL-C waslow in males (p <0.05). The frequency of MS by ATP III, IDF and WHO criteria were 88.2%;87.4%; and 86.3%, respectively. Significant association was present between femininity, highersocioeconomic status and MS (p <0.05). ATP III criteria diagnosed the maximum number of MSfollowed by IDF and WHO criteria. The highest agreement was found between ATP III and IDFcriteria (k 0.487). More than 85.0% diabetics were diagnosed as true positive and true negativeon all three criteria. The disagreement between the studied criteria ranged from 5.1% to 8.0%.Conclusion: The ATP III, IDF and WHO criteria can equally be used to diagnose metabolicsyndrome among type 2 diabetics in the settings. However, ATP III and IDF criteria have anedge over WHO criteria. Increased rate of metabolic syndrome among diabetics have need ofserious attention to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
HIGH VAGINAL SWABS;
Authors: Pervaiz Shamas , Sarwar Faiza , Rauf Abdul , Saifullah Muhammad
Published: September 2021

Normal vaginal flora contains a wide range of microorganisms. Hydrogen peroxideproduced by Lactobacillus strains plays a vital role in maintaining the microenvironment of thevagina and in the inhibition of overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria. Bacterial vaginosisBV is the main reason of vaginal discharge. Many gram positive and gram negative rods i.e.E.coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas spp. are major contributors inbacterial vaginosis. Aim: The present study was conducted to elucidate the frequency of variousgram-negative rods in high vaginal swabs and sensitivity pattern of bacteria to antibiotics thatare currently used. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology of Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi, a tertiary health care center for thepeople of Rawalpindi. Period: January 2015 to May 2016. Material and Methods: A total of220 High vaginal swabs (HVS) were collected both from indoor and outdoor patients presentingwith symptoms of vaginal discharge aged between 20 to 65 years. Swabs were inoculated onblood, Chocolate and MacConkey’s agar. After overnight incubation plates were examined forgrowth, colonial morphology, final confirmation was done on the basis of biochemical testingand API 20-E system (BioMerieux, France) up to species level. Antibiotic sensitivity testing wasdone by (modified Kirby-Bauer’s) disc diffusion method using amikacin, ampicillin, amoxicillinclavulanic acid, imipenem, ceftazidime, tigecycline, ciprofloxacin, sulzone and cefixime. Afterovernight incubation plates were examined to read the susceptibility zone. Results: Out of 220HVS samples, 100 samples showed bacterial growth and confirmed as Gram negative bacilli.Age wise distribution of infection showed highest rates b/w age 20-30 was 36% followed by 31-40 (23%), 41-50 (25%) and 11% above 50 years of age. Bacteria isolated from HVS were E.coli(53%), Klebsiella (22%), Pseudomonas (12%), citrobacter (6%), Proteus (5%) and Acinetobacter(2%) respectively. Highly sensitive antibiotics against bacteria were imipenem (96%), sulzone(90%) and Ciprofloxacin (88%), whereas least affective antibiotics against gram negative rodswere penicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid), amikacin due to indiscriminate use ofantibiotics. Conclusion: High prevalence of gynecological infections demands that the patientswho have vaginosis must be investigated regularly and carefully through culture and identificationof causative bacteria. Emergence of antibiotic resistance must be controlled in order to avoidimproper use, frequent abuse, insufficient dosages, trouble-free availability of antibiotics andtreatment schedule must be designed subsequent to proper laboratory investigations.
CONSANGUINITY AND MATERNAL AGE;
Authors: Zehra Nayyab , Hassaan Malik Ahmed , Khalid Zahabia , Sabir Misha , Tanvir Simra , Qureshi Sana Waqar , Yasin Somoroo Sahar , Fatima Naqvi Anum , Nayyer Rohma
Published: September 2021

Objectives: To determine the frequency of risk factors i.e. consanguinity andmaternal age associated with spontaneous abortions in Pakistan and to propose ways toreduce them. Study design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Place of study: Gynecologydepartment of Military Hospital and Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. Duration ofstudy: 6 months (September 2015 to February 2016). Sampling technique: Non probabilityconvenient sampling. Methodology: 150 married female patients in reproductive age group(15-49 years), who were confirmed cases of pregnancy and presented with abortions, wereinterviewed and responses were filled in a structured questionnaire after written consent.The collected data was then entered and analyzed by SPSS 20.0. Results: The major bulkof spontaneous abortions occurred in the maternal age group of 25-35 years (55.3%). A totalof 53.3% of abortions occurred in the gestational age of less than 12 weeks. Around 54.7% offemales had family history of spontaneous abortions and 65.3% had consanguineous marriage.Conclusion: Spontaneous abortions occur more frequently in the females of 25-35 yearsage group and among the fetuses with gestational age less than 12 weeks (1st trimester ofpregnancy). Family history of spontaneous abortions and consanguinity are associated withspontaneous abortions.
METHOTREXATE;
Authors: Qureshi Muhammad Yasir , Memon Zaheer Hussain , Bibi Ishrat
Published: September 2021

Objectives: To determine the efficacy of methotrexate as a treatment option forplaque psoriasis. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Dermatology Department, ofLiaquat University hospital Hyderabad. Period: 6 month duration from January 2016 to June2016. Material & Methods: All the cases more than 20 years of the age having severe-tomoderatechronic plaque psoriasis were selected in the study. All the patients were underwentcomplete medical history and clinical examination. All the patients with history of severecomorbidities were not included. All the patients were underwent oral methotrexate treatment.All the information as: disease duration, involved site and plaque size was recorded. Efficacywas assessed according to PASI score on starting and after 12 weeks. Results: Patients’ meanage was 40.73 years. Male were found in the majority 75.50%, while 24.50 % were female. Inthis study mean duration of disease was 7.38 + 3.46 months and mean duration of plaque sizewas 6.63+ 2.07. Commonest site involved in psoriasis was scalp+elbow seen in 27(55.1%).Psoriasis show significant good outcome after treatment of methotrexate, 9 patients did notcompeted their treatment in remaining 40 cases starting PASI score was 11.97+1.40 and after12 weeks treatment significantly decreased as 6.48+2.45 and mean of clearance time was8.10+2.02 weeks. Conclusion: Methotrexate showed significant satisfactory results in thetherapy required for plaque psoriasis as well as enhanced quality of life.
CERVICAL SYRINGOMYELIA;
Authors: Osama Muhammad , Yaqoob Furqan
Published: September 2021

Background: Cervical syringomyelia is a rare condition and which can beidiopathic or secondary to trauma. Syrinx is most often treated surgically but can be risky atcervical level thus conservative management should be considered, however literature lacksregarding the role of conservative physical therapy management of cervical syringomyelia.Case description: A 33 year old man with an idiopathic syrinx at C6-C7 level presented with achief complaint of neck pain, radiating to his right arm, associated with paresthesia involvingIndex and Middle finger and a positive spurling test with postural deviation and associateddisability. Intervention and Outcomes: The patient received physical therapy managementconsisting of pain management, cervical traction, joint mobilization and soft tissue manualtherapy aimed at postural and biomechanical correction in combination with medications. Thepatient’s symptoms improved from 80/100mm to 30/100mm on Visual Analogue Scale and39 to 25 on Neck Disability Index (NDI). Marked improvement was also observed in cervicalposture and Range of Motion (ROM). Discussion and Conclusion: Conservative managementincluding medication and physical therapy of a patient with cervical syrinx do not decreasethe cervical syrinx size but can alleviate patient’s signs and symptoms by postural andbiomechanical correction at the segmental level leading to normalization of spinal curves anddecreased tensional and compressive stress on spinal tissue.
PURE YOLK CELL TESTICULAR TUMOR;
Authors: Javed Muhammad Sheraz , Munir Muhammad Irfan , Siddique Muhammad Saad
Published: September 2021

Background: Testicular tumor primarily originate from germ cells and are foundin all age groups. Among germ cell tumors one is pure yolk cell tumor which is tumor of infantand pediatric age group and is extremely rare in adulthood. Case Presentation: Current titledcase report is about a 23 year old male who presented with painless enlargement of righttestis. Examination revealed as hard lump involving right testis and clinically epididymis spared.Hormonal assessment consistent with malignant lesion of testis. Right inguinal approachedorchidectomy done and histopathology revealed it as pure yolk sac tumor of testis. Conclusion:Pure yolk cell tumor in adulthood is a very rare tumor and once diagnosed, need follow up inpost-operative circumstances.
A Review on Progressive Collapse Designing Based on UFC Regulation
Authors: Delfian Javad , Hassanipour Akbar
Published: September 2021

Progressive collapse is a relatively rare event which happens due to unusual loading on a structure that lacks adequate continuity, ductility and indeterminacy which causes local collapse in that structure and then extends it to other structural parts. In 2003, US defense department to published regulations UFC 4-023- 03 on the building design against progressive collapse and in 2009 submitted a revised version of the regulations. This regulation, based on the ASCE 7-05 standard, introduces two general approaches to building design against progressive collapse, including direct design and indirect design approaches. In this study, a variety of structural design methods for progressive collapse have been investigated. Moreover, their strengths and weaknesses have been mentioned. In general, the results of this study show that design based on AP is more economical than other methods. Also, using this method is much more commonly accepted by researchers and designers.
Exploring EFL Teachers’ Classroom Management Approaches and Students Responses to Male and Female Teachers
Authors: Bugis Riki , Tuharea Moh. Saleh , Akhmad Zulkifli
Published: September 2021

The goal of this study is to explore the EFL classroom management approaches and how students respond to classroom management by the male and female English teacher. The subjects of the research were two English teachers and 60 students. This research is based on qualitative research. The data analysis was carried out in three phases: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. This study finds four types of classroom management by male English teachers and female English teachers. The first is the seating arrangements, the second is the rules and procedures, the third is the discipline, and the final is the teachers' appearance. Meanwhile, questionnaires and interviews show that there is a positive response to classroom management that has been carried out by English teachers, both male and female.
الفروق الضبطية بين الرسم المصحفى والرسم الإملائي
Authors: N. Hula Ibnu Rawandhy , Beddu Mala Agussalim
Published: September 2021

This study is related to the differences in diacritic marks used in writing the al-Quran (rasm mushaf) and conventional writing (rasm imla’i). This study aims to find aspects of the similarities and differences between the diacritic marks in two types of rasm, which are limited to five things. Namely: the sign of ya at the end of the word, the sign of sukun/silence, the position of the kasrah in tasydid, the position of the hamzah in a line of kasrah above the letter ya, and a long reading sign (madd). The type of research used is descriptive qualitative, with the literature and documentation method, which is carried out by reading books and various articles related to this research. The results showed the differences in diacritic marks between writing the al-Quran (rasm mushaf) and conventional writing (rasm imla’i). It consisted of several things, namely: 1) There is a similarity in writing between the rasm mushaf writing pattern and the conventional rasm pattern on letter differentiation, except for the writing of the letter ya at the end of the word, which is ignored in the writing of the mushaf (الهدى). 2) There are similarities in punctuation, especially in harakat, tasydid and hamzah, between the writing of the rasm mushaf and conventional writing, and this is unquestionably and acceptable. 3) There is a difference in the manuscripts printed in the eastern region, using the head of kha’ as a sign of sukun, (   ), whereas the ancient manuscripts use a circle like the one used by arithmetic people to denote the number zero ( ( ْ. 4) There are similarities in the writing of tasydid in the rasm mushaf and conventional rasm (imla’i), but the place for the kasrah mark with tasydid in the writing of the mushaf is under the letter (ــــّـــ), 5) Specifically for the hamzah sign that is in the middle and lined up in the kasrah, written ya on the rasm mushaf, by placing the head of the letter ‘ain with the vowel under ya' (           ) and this does not apply to the conventional rasm pattern/imla’ i الفَائِزُوْن)  ). 6)The use of a long/madd sign (_ۤ_) above the madd letter, if there is a hamzah or a letter marked with sukun, it indicates an addition to the writing of the mushaf (القُرْءَانُ), meanwhile in use it is in a conventional rasm pattern (imla’i) such as which is in books, it shows hamzah mamdudah (القُرْآنُ)
Exploring Figurative Language in Rupi Kaur’s Selected Poems
Authors: Heda Ayuni , Bram Barli
Published: September 2021

This study explored figurative language or figures of speech used in the seven poems entitled Home, Time, Self-love, Self-hate, The Construction Site of Our Future, Long-distance, and It Is So Full Here in Myself by Rupi Kaur. The researchers used a descriptive qualitative method. Library research was used as the technique in collecting the data. The data were collected from Kaur’s poem book entitled The Sun and Her Flowers and analysed using the figurative language or figures of speech proposed by Abrams and Harpham (2015). Results showed four types of figurative language used in Kaur’s selected poems: personification, nine instances; simile, six occurrences; hyperbole, six occurrences; and metaphor, three examples
The Existence of Arabic Learning in Universities amid the COVID-19 Outbreak: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Ilmiani Aulia Mustika , Ahmadi Ahmadi
Published: September 2021

The Arabic language has peculiarity and differentiating characteristics that distinguish it from other foreign languages. This study investigates the existence of Arabic language learning during the pandemic period by conducting a thorough review of the Arabic language learning process from both an internal and an external standpoint. The method of writing this article is based on a study of literature comparison. The author conducts an online search for primary literature using valid criteria, and a reputable source—data analysis is performed using the content analysis paradigm. This study demonstrated the positive impact on the internal environment: 1) Lecturers and students gained greater proficiency in using applications that can be integrated into the learning process. 2) The assignment method changes from academic to project-based assignments, 3) Students become more proficient in using social media as tools for learning. 4) Arabic learning occurs from any location and at any time of day. The internal negative consequences are as follows: 1) memorizing qawaid or tashrif, in which case it is not easy to assess students' abilities through online instruction without face-to-face interaction; 2) Explanation of the material when face to face is considered more straightforward; 3) Unstable networks cause the inability to concentrate and focus. The external consequences are as follows: 1) a large number of linguistic webinars about Arabic, 2) The number of research references, research articles, and scientific journals are growing; 3) It is becoming easier to hold memorandums of understanding between collages from different regions.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Posbakum Pada Pengadilan Agama Serang Mengguanakan GIS ( geografis information sistem ) berbasis website.
Authors: Sarmuni Sarmuni
Published: September 2021

Posbakum  merupakan  Pos  Bantuan  Hukum  yang  berfungsi  Pemberian  jasa  bantuan hukum  yang  difasilitasi  oleh  negara  melalui  PA/Mahkamah  Syar’iyah  yang  bertugas  memberi bantuan hukum secara Cuma-Cuma bagi masyarakat pencari keadilan yang tidak mampu. Dalam proses peradilan perdata, baik yang menyangkut hukum materil dan formil, dikenal asas-asas yang bertujuan untuk melindungi kepentingan hukum dari para pihak (penggugat dan tergugat) yang berperkara di Pengadilan Agama.  Analisis yang dilakukan adalah mempelajari sejumlah informasi dalam penanganan suatu masalah yang dikhususkan pada kegiatan hukum dan memetakan berbagai jenis informasi yang ada terhadap fungsi sistem informasi atau personil yang bertanggung jawab menyediakan dan juga mengakses informasi  tersebut.  Metode  yang  digunakan  adalah  studi  kasus  yang  dilakukan  di  Pengadilan Agama  Serang.  Pengolahan  data  dilakukan  dengan  menggunakan  alat  Sistem  Informasi POSBAKUM (Pos Bantuan Hukum) menggunakan GIS (Geografis Information Sistem). Sehingga akan  dapat  dikembangkan  suatu  system  informasi  yang  berbasis  komputer  untuk  mendukung penanganan berbagai permasalahan pada bidang peradilan.
Rancang Bangun Pendukung Keputusan Pemberian Kredit Pada Konsumen PT. Mashill Finance Dengan Menggunakan Metode AHP
Authors: Meiliawati Meiliawati
Published: September 2021

PT. Mashill Finance merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang pembiayaan segala merk otomotif terutama sepeda motor. PT. Mashill Finance memiliki kesulitan dalam memilih calon konsumen atau kreditur agar tidak terjadi kesalahan dalam memberikan kredit sepeda motor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan pimpinan dalam memberikan keputusan pemilihan calon konsumen atau kreditur yang baik, serta dapat membantu operasional perusahaan dalam mengolah data konsumen sehingga dapat mengefiensikan waktu  serta kinerja karyawan.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancar serta studi pustaka yang bertempat di PT. Mashill Finance. Sistem ini dirancang dengan menggunakan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process), agar dapat mempermudah dalam membangun sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan pemberian kredit sepeda motor kepada konsumen dengan baik serta menggunakan software PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) dan dengan MySQL server untuk dapat membangun sebuah sistem yang dibutuhkan.Dari hasil penelitian ini maka dapat menghasilkan sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan untuk pemberian kredit pada konsumen dengan mengggunakan metode AHP (Analytical Hierarkhi Process) sehingga dapat membantu dalam pemilihan konsumen yang layak.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemberian Kredit Mikro Utama Pada Pt.Bank Bjb Kcp Cikande Dengan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW)
Authors: Harsiti Harsiti , Roikotuljanah Roikotuljanah
Published: September 2021

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan pemberian Kredit Mikro Utama Pada Bank bjb KCP Cikande merupakan suatu sistem interaktif yang mendukung keputusan dalam proses pengambilan keputusan melalui alternatif – alternatif yang diperoleh dari hasil pengolahan data, informasi dan rancangan model. Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) sering juga dikenal dengan istilah metode penjumlahan terbobot. Konsep dasar metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) adalah mencari penjumlahan terbobot dari rating kinerja pada setiap alternatif pada semua atribut. Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) membutuhkan proses normalisasi matriks keputusan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan pemberian kredit mikro utama pada PT.Bank bjb KCP Ciknade dengan menggunakan metode SAW. Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemberian Kredit Mikro Utama ini dapat menilai calon nasabah sesuai kriteria nasabah yang penilaiannya bersumber dari Bank bjb.
Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan Penentuan Lokasi Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (Tpa) Sampah Menggunakan Metode Simple Addictive Weighting (Saw)
Authors: Sugiyani Yani
Published: September 2021

Sampah adalah suatu bahan yang terbuang atau dibuang dari sumber hasil aktifitas manusia maupun alam yang belum memiliki nilai ekonomis. Sampah berasal dari rumah tangga, pertanian, perkantoran, perusahaan, rumah sakit, pasar, dan lain-lain. Permasalahan sampah menjadi keluhan seluruh masyarakat desa maupun kota, oleh karena itu perlu ditangani agar tidak menimbulkan masalah yang berkelanjutan. Terdapat beberapa permasalahan yang sudah timbul terkait dengan operasional Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) yaitu pertumbuhan penyakit, pencemaran udara, asap pembakaran, gangguan kebisingan dan dampak sosial terhadap warga sekitar lokasi TPA. Banyak cara mengatasi permasalahan sampah tersebut salah satunya dengan mengadakan lokasi TPA sampah. TPA merupakan tempat dimana sampah mencapai tahapterakhir dalam pengelolaannya sejak mulai timbul di sumber, pengumpulan, pemindahan/pengangkutan, pengolahan dan pembuangan. TPA merupakan tempat dimana sampah diisolasi secara aman agar tidak menimbulkan gangguan terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya. Kabupaten Pandeglang merupakan salah satu kabupaten yang berada di wilayah Provinsi Banten. Dalam setiap unit kerja yang ada pada Dinas Kabupaten Pandeglang, terdapat salah satu Dinas yang bertugas mengelola kebersihan yaitu Dinas Cipta Karya, Penataan Ruang dan Kebersihan. . Oleh karena itu, pemerintah Kabupaten Pandeglang khususnya Dinas Cipta Karya Kabupaten Pandeglang dengan adanya sistem pendukung keputusan akan sangat membantu Dinas Cipta Karya dalam menentukan lokasi TPA sampah. Dengan SPK ini pemerintah Kabupaten Pandeglang akan lebih mudah dalam menentukan lokasi TPA. Metode yang di pakai dalam sistem ini adalah metode Simple Addictive Weighting (SAW) yang merupakan suatu model pendukung keputusan yang seringjuga dikenal istilah metode penjumlahan terbobot dari rating kerja pada setiap alternatif pada semua atribut. Metode SAW ini cukup efektif dalam menyederhanakan dan mempercepat proses serta hasil pengambilan keputusan yang merupakan metode yang cukup fleksibel dan dapat membuat keputusan yang terbaik dan tepat untuk menentukan lokasi TPA sampah rekomendasi di Kabupaten Pandeglang
Analisa Perancangan Sistem Informasi Komputerisasi Cuti Pegawai Pada Kantor Kecamatan Majasari Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Krisnaningsih Erni , . Acang
Published: September 2021

Kecamatan  Majasari  terbentuk berdasarkan peraturan daerah Kabupaten Pandeglang nomor 26 tahun 2007 dengan luas wilayah 2.3010,67 Ha. Dan pusat pemerintahan kecamatan, terletak di majasari, sekitar 3 km dari pusat pemerintahan kabupaten pandeglang. jumlah penduduk kecamtan majasari berdasarkan data bulan desember 2009 dengan jumlah penduduk sebanyak 42.964 jiwa,terdiri dari 22.235 jiwa laki-laki dan 20.729 jiwa perempuan. Kantor kecamatan majasari dapat di jabarkan kondisi pegawai sebagai berikut: Jumlah personil PNS :1orang golongan III/a, 1 orang golongan II/b, 1 orang golongan II/a.CPNS :2 orang golongan III/a, 3 orang golongan II/a. TKK: 9 orang,dan TKS 11 orang.Sehingga total setap pelaksana berjumlah 28 orang pegawai.Pada saat ini Yang berada pada bagian sistem informasi cuti peagawai yang dimilki kantor kecamatan majasari saat ini  masih memiliki kendala, terutama dalam sistem informasi cuti pegawai yang masih menggunakan semi komputer, yaitu memasukan data  cuti pegawai dengan cara memasukan ke dalam  sebuah file atau lembar persyaratan pengajuan cuti pegawai selain itu data yang sudah ada kadang rusak atau hilang, sehingga memerlukan waktu, dan dapat memeperlambat pembuatan laporan cuti . Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut  maka penulis menganggap sangat perlu untuk dirancang sebuah sistem informasi komputerisasi cuti pegawai dengan mengunakan program Delphi7 yang berbasis Database
Utilizing test items analysis to examine the level of difficulty and discriminating power in a teacher-made test
Authors: Karim Sayit Abdul , Sudiro Suryo , Sakinah Syarifah
Published: September 2021

Apart from teaching, English language teachers need to assess their students by giving a test to know the students� achievements. In general, teachers are barely conducting item analysis on their tests. As a result, they have no idea about the quality of their test distributed to the students. The present study attempts to figure out the levels of difficulty (LD) and the discriminating power (DP) of the multiple-choice (MC) test item constructed by an English teacher in the reading comprehension test utilizing test item analysis. This study employs a qualitative approach. For this purpose, a test of 50-MC test items of reading comprehension was obtained from the students� test results. Thirty-five students of grade eight took part in the MC test try-out. They are both male (15) and female (20) students of junior high school 2 Kempo, in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The findings revealed that16 items out of 50 test items were rejected due to the poor and worst quality level of difficulty and discriminating index. Meanwhile, 12 items need to be reviewed due to their mediocre quality, and 11 items are claimed to have good quality items. Besides, 11 items out of 50 test items were considered as the excellent quality as their DP scores reached around 0.44 through 0.78. The implications of the present study will shed light on the quality of teacher-made test items, especially for the MC test.
Problem-based learning and 21st-century skills: Are they compatible?
Authors: Suwastini Ni Komang Arie , Puspawati Ni Wayan Nilam , Adnyani Ni Luh Putu Sri , Dantes Gede Rasben , Rusnalasari Zulidyana Dwi
Published: September 2021

Rapid changes in the 21st century require students to have not only theoretical knowledge but also high order thinking skills and communicative skills. Arguing that problem-based learning can be a good alternative for improving 21st-century skills, the present study will elaborate on the characteristics, syntax, strengths, and challenges faced in implementing problem-based learning in the classroom. Library research was employed to choose the references for supporting the arguments. Relevant articles were chosen from reputable international journals through Google Scholar, limiting the publication's date from 2015 � 2020, with keywords related to problem-based learning and developing 21st -Century skills. The results reveal that the problems proposed in problem-based learning must be real-life-based and require problem-solving skills. The syntax of the implementation can be adjusted based on the needs of teachers and students. Although problem-based learning might be intricate, suitable strategies can be employed to obtain maximum benefits from this approach. In short, problem-based learning is an appropriate teaching approach to be implemented to meet the needs of the 21st century.
Tidayu ethnic harmonization in semiotic review of face negotiations conflict styles
Authors: Marta Rustono Farady , Merry Merry , Kurniawan Febryan , Seftira Herda , Amanda Mercedes
Published: September 2021

The various ethnic groups with distinctive characteristics of each culture in Indonesia have consequences for potential conflicts among them. Tidayu ethnicity is a complete reflection of the interwoven between the three dominant ethnicities in the West Kalimantan region, including: Tionghoa, Dayak, and Malay. This study aims to reveal the meaning of the various signs displayed by the style of inter-ethnic conflict in a video show entitled �Bhinneka Tunggal Ika� with a review of the face negotiation theory proposed by Stella Ting-Toomey. The Thomas Albert Sebeok's Six Sign Semiotics method is used to examine the audio-visual data. The results of the research show that there is a harmonization of signs of various styles of conflict between ethnic groups, so that it becomes a great strength for the Indonesian Nation and State in particular to increase its social solidarity.
Introduction to Kris, a traditional weapon of Indonesia: Preserved-lingering issues of facts
Authors: Purwanto Sugeng , Nurhamidah Idha
Published: September 2021

The current article examined some issues on�Kris, a traditional weapon of Indonesia as a high cultural heritage, which is up to now still preserved with all of its manifestations. A Kris may be viewed from its definition, magical charms, parts, elements, maintenance, symbolic values, philosophical meanings, production periods and legendary preservation. Ethnolinguistic investigation revealed that Kris has significantly contributed to the lexical domain, hereinafter referred to as Kris Registers. There are a lot of registers related to its entity, which are of great difficulty for lay people to understand, except those who are really involved in the world of Kris, such as Kris masters (makers), parapsychologist, antiques collectors, cultural researchers to mention only a few. A cultural fact has been identified�that it is the owners� ways of life in addition to their personal characteristics. One important recommendation of Kris with its all manifestations is that it has to be preserved as an asset of high cultural values through one person one Kris program.
The Model of Based-Problem Learning, Students Problem-Solving Skills and Characteristics of Thinking Way
Authors: Oktaviana Dwi , Haryadi Rahman
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine the differences in student's problem-solving abilities through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model and the direct learning model, the differences in students' problem-solving abilities through the PBL model, and the direct learning model in terms of the characteristics of the way of thinking. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a two-way ANOVA design. The sample in this study was the fifth-semester students of class A and B IKIP PGRI Pontianak using the cluster random sampling technique. The used research instrument was a test of problem-solving ability in discrete mathematics courses and a questionnaire on the characteristics of the way of thinking. This study resulted in a difference between student's problem-solving abilities through the PBL model and the direct learning model. The results showed that there were no differences in students' problem-solving abilities through the PBL model and the direct learning model in terms of the characteristics of both the way of thinking, the way of thinking in Concrete Sequences (CS), Sequences Abstract (SA), Concrete Random (CR), or Abstract Random (AR).
The Leadership of Olly Dondokambey and the Diversity Condition of North Sulawesi
Authors: Mantu Rahman , Ointoe Reiner Emyot
Published: September 2021

The clash between religious-based groups, including problems with places of worship and deterrence of national Muslim leaders, has highly escalated in North Sulawesi.This is inversely proportional to the branding of North Sulawesi, especially Manado as a tolerant city. The public spotlight certainly leads to leadership at the regional level. Currently, the provincial government under the leadership of Olly Dondokambey, in terms of policy matters, is not very visible and has not been implemented, taking sides on diversity issues like what President Jokowi poured in Nawacita, which was revealed in many policies. In this article, the author notes that in many instances the government was less involved in the process of resolving clashes between groups. This article is written with a phenomenological approach, reveals cases, and analyzes them. The conclusion in this article is in the form of a recommendation to strengthen the regional vision and mission in favor of the issue of diversity.
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bicara Anak Usia Dini Melalui Media Kartu Huruf
Authors: Nurlaela Nurlaela , Naimah Naimah , Rachmy Diana Raden
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan biacara melalui Media Kartu Huruf pada Kelompok B RA Baiturrahman. Jenis metode yang digunakan untuk pengamatan ini menggunkan metode jenis PTK model Kemmis dan McTaggart. Sedangkan dalam pengamatan ini untuk menganlisis data, peneliti menggunakan analisis data kualitatif, yang mana hasil diperoleh dari pengamatan, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dalam penelitian ini penelitian melakukan 16 kali dalam pengambilan data. Peningkatan kemampuan berbicara anak kelompok B, bahwa pada prasiklus belum ada peningkat dan rata-rata mendapatkan 50%, kemudian pada siklus 1 mulai mengalami peningkatan presentase komulatif rata-ratanya 70% dan siklus 2 meningkat hingga 86%, siklus 3 meningkat hingga 96%, dan siklus 4 sudah meningkat hingga 99% ini sudah melebihi kriteria presentase yang diinginkan peneliti. Jadi media kartu huruf merupakan alat bantu guru yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara anak usia dini
Mixing the implicit: A Linear Mixed-Effects Models approach for a Rasch analysis of the Implicit Association Test and the Single Category Implicit Association Test
Authors: Epifania Ottavia M. , Anselmi Pasquale , Robusto Egidio
Published: September 2021

The indirect investigation of psychological constructs has become prominent in social sciences thanks to the so-called implicit measures. Different implicit measures can be administered concurrently to the same respondents for obtaining detailed and multifaceted information on the constructs of interest. In this study, a Rasch analysis of accuracy and time responses of two commonly used implicit measures is presented. The focus in on the concurrent administration of the Implicit Association Test (IAT; Greenwald et al., 1998) and the Single Category IAT (SC-IAT; Karpinski & Steinman, 2006). Linear Mixed-Effects Models are used to address the within– and between–measures sources of variability and to obtain a Rasch parametrization of the data. By disentangling the respondent’s contribution from the stimulus contribution to the observed responses, these models allow for delving deeper on the functioning of the IAT and the SC-IAT, as well as for grasping a better understanding of the processes driving a behavioral decision. Implications of the results for social sciences and future research directions are discussed.
Amir Hamzah
Authors: PEMBANGUNAN GOVERNANCE: JURNAL POLITIK LOKAL DAN
Published: September 2021

This research represent research qualitative with descriptive approach and its research object is to entangle Body elements Service Of Inwrought Permit One Door Sub-Province of Deli Serdang, Body Operation Of Environmental Impact of Area and District Of Sunggal Sub-Province of Deli Serdang. Target of this research is How Impact Giving Of Permit Found Building to Environment in District Of Sunggal Sub-Province of Deli Serdang. used Data represent data of sekunder obtained to through research of bibliography (research library) that is law and regulation, regulation of government, by law, reference books, handing out and documents related to this research. Technique data collecting use interview, documentation and observation. Data analysis in research of in conducted by qualitative as research procedure having the character of descriptive through method think (inductive and deductive logika). Result of research indicate that Impact Giving Of Permit Found Building (IMB) to Environment represent a[n decision of local government in the effort to prevent and overcome problems of environment and protect environment function as according to plan management of environment monitoring plan and environment.
Harpinsyah
Authors: PEMBANGUNAN GOVERNANCE: JURNAL POLITIK LOKAL DAN
Published: September 2021

This research was conducted at Pasar Muara Bungo District. The location was chosen on purpose or "purposive". The location was chosen because it was included in 3 (three) Districts that had a high level of golput (white group) compared to other Districts in Bungo Regency, namely 4.817 voters or 10,5%. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the high level of abstention from the community in the 2011 Pemilukada Bungo Regency in Pasar Muara Bungo District. The method in this research is quantitative with data taken from the Permanent Voters List (DPT) of the Bungo Regency Pemilukada in 2011. The results show that among the factors that cause low levels of community participation in post-conflict local elections are socio-economic factors, passive community participation and psychological and rational factors