bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outcome of paraquat poisoning patients admitted in a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Khan Faisal Bin Selim , Rahman Abu Shahin Mohammed Mahbubur , Haque Md Zahirul , Rahman M Khalilur
Published: May 2024

Background: Paraquat Poisoning is not unknown in clinical practice. However, the data from our country is scanty. Therefore, to find the outcome of paraquat poisoning in a tertiary level hospital was the objective of this study.
Methods: The study was a longitudinal descriptive study and conducted at department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Patients of paraquat poisoning were approached for inclusion. Informed written consent was taken from the patients and/or attendants. Data were collected by face-to-face interview by the researcher with an aid of a semi-structured questionnaire. All available investigation reports, follow up notes, discharge papers and death certificates were scrutinized. A total 30 patients were included in this study.
Results: Total 30 subjects were interviewed. Mean age was 25.33±8.86 (SD) years with female to male ratio-2:1.Majority were from rural area (90%). About 94% consumed with an intention of suicide. Most of the patients had renal impairment (53.3%) and hepatic impairment (50%) as complication. 63.3% patients reached to hospital >12 hours after ingestion of poison and 36.7% reached within 12 hours. Of all, 33.3% (n=10) patients survived. Possible cause of death were Multi organ failure (MOF) (40.0%), Acute renal failure (25.0%), ARDS (15.0%) and Hepatic failure (20.0%). However, overall outcome is not dependent with to time reaching hospital after poisoning but with amount of poison ingested (p<0.05).
Conclusion: About 67% patients died following ingestion of the paraquat poisoning and it is not dependant with the time required to reach the hospital rather to the amount of poison ingested.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 35-46
Primary Closure versus T-tube Drainage in laparoscopic Choledocholithotomy
Authors: Rahman Md Mostafizur , Hossain Md Shakhawat , Ahsan Shahid Shah Md
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Choledocholithotomy followed by T-tube has long been a standard surgical treatment for choledocholithiasis. It is still a preferred choice in many hospitals where minimally invasive procedures are not feasible. The use of T-tube is not without complications. To avoid complications associated with T-tube, we have performed primary closure of the common bile duct (CBD) after exploration. This pilot study assessed the safety of primary closure of CBD, which would help form a basis for implementation on a wider scale.
Aim of the study: To compare the outcome in primary closure of the common bile duct and T-tube drainage after choledocholithotomy.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Surgery at IBNSina Medical College &Hospital, Dhaka, and Delta Medical College& Hospital, Dhaka Bangladesh; from January 2021 to December 2022. A total of 80 patients were selected purposively, and were randomly divided into two groups: The t-tube drainage group and the primary closure group. Each group consisted of 40 patients. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS software. Ethical clearance was obtained from the hospital's ethical review committee.
Result: The most common presentation in the primary closure group was jaundice with 18 patients (45%) but most of the patients in the T-tube group presented with acute cholecystitis with 21 patients (52.5%).In primary closure patients the mean operating time was observed to be 60±15mins while that in the case of T-tube drainage patients was 90±10 mins. The total duration of hospital-stay in primary closure patients ranged from 6-10 days with an average duration of 8 days which was much shorter than that of T-tube drainage patients which ranged from 10-16 days with an average of 13 days.
Conclusion: Primary closure following laparoscopic CBD exploration is safe and feasible for selected patients with choledocholithiasis.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 65-70
Detection of Salmonella species by Automated Blood Culture Method in Suspected Cases of Enteric Fever
Authors: Sazzad Jarin , Alam Md Shah , Haque Md Ahsanul , Haque Quazi Tamanna , Shukla Das Haimanti , Naznin Mahmuda , Rahman Md Mizanur
Published: May 2024

Background: Enteric fever caused by Salmonella species is a systemic febrile illness that can be fatal since its characterization in 1880. Enteric fever may remain asymptomatic carrier and sometimes fatal that it can be difficult to diagnose based on symptoms alone because they are similar to those of other febrile disorders. In developing countries, enteric fever is common global health problem due to poor standard of personal hygiene, contaminated food, inadequate safe water and sanitation.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in the Microbiology Department of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for one year from January 2021 to December 2021 to identify Salmonella species by Automated Blood Culture (Fastidious Antibiotic Neutralization method) followed by subculture in MacConkey’s agar, Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar, and Salmonella Shigella agar media in suspected enteric fever cases. This study included suspected cases of enteric fever as determined by the physician who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: Among 127 suspected cases of enteric fever 64(50.39%) culture positive bacteria isolated by automated blood culture (FAN) method and out of that Salmonella species 38 (59.37%) and others bacteria 26(40.63%) following subculture in MacConkey’s agar, Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar and Salmonella Shigella agar media. Regarding gender, the majorities (61.4%) of culture-positive patients were male, and the majority (65.35%) came from rural areas.
Conclusion: Especially for patients who have received antibiotics, we propose that the automated blood culture approach followed by subculture could be employed as a novel diagnostic method for typhoid fever.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 71-76
Significance of P63 Expression in Papillary and Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Majumder Swapna , Asafudullah S M , Khanom Khadiza , Sultana Arefa , Al Imran Zahir , Hossain Taslima , Sarker Ashoke
Published: May 2024

Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most frequent histologic type of all thyroid malignancies followed by follicular thyroid carcinoma (FC). Follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (FVPTC) is the second most common variant of PTC. A diagnostic dilemma may arise, when histologically the distinctive nuclear features are either not well developed or present focally within an encapsulated thyroid lesion. A panel of immunomarkers has been tested to overcome the limitation of histopathology. P63 is commonly used immunomarkers among them.
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to see the expression of P63 in PTC including FVPTC and FC in order to evaluate their possible roles in the differential diagnosis between these two mimics.
Patients and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over 44 cases with histologically confirmed papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma. Immunohistochemistry was done for P63.
Results: Out of the 44 cases, 39 were histologically diagnosed as papillary thyroid carcinoma (27 were classical PTC & 12 were FVPTC) and the rest 5 were follicular thyroid carcinoma. In the present study, P63 showed 74.4% positivity with varying intensity and extent of staining in papillary thyroid carcinoma. Positive immunoreactivity of P63 was highly significant in distinguishing papillary from follicular thyroid carcinoma (P=0.003).
Conclusion: This study suggested that the use of P63 may be helpful in the diagnosis of papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma along with histopathological examination.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 121-128
Comparison of the efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Short Wave Diathermy on Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Authors: Ahmed Monjur , Hoque Ahsanul , A Zannat Nur , Sadeque A B M Zafar , Khan Tariqul Islam
Published: May 2024

Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is widely used as a therapeutic adjunct in the management of low back pain. It is a relatively safe, non-invasive, and easy-to-use modality, making it an attractive treatment option. For more than four decades, TENS has been applied in the treatment of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Short wave diathermy (SWD) is a modality that produces deep heating by converting electromagnetic energy to thermal energy. Short wave diathermy (SWD) is also a popular therapy for low back pain.
Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the comparative efficacy between TENS and SWD on chronic nonspecific low back pain patients. 120 patients with chronic low back pain were treated according to inclusion & exclusion criteria. Patients were equally distributed in three groups. Group-A patients (n=40) were treated with NSAID+ADL, Group-B patients (n=40) were treated with NSAID+ADL+TENS, and Group-C patients (n=40) were treated with NSAID+ADL+SWD. Written informed consent was obtained from all patients. Data were calculated and analyzed by computer-based software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) Windows 16.0 version. Main outcome measure (s) Age, Sex, Occupational status, Socioeconomic status, Subjective pain intensity score, Visual Analogue Scale, Tenderness index, Disability due to pain, Spinal mobility index, and Oswestry disability Index.
Results: The mean duration of pain was found to be 23.90±2.57 months in group A, 21.0+1.50 months in group B and 22.1±1.89 months in group C. The visual analog score was improved individually in group-A, group B and Group C after treatment, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). Oswestry disability questionnaire score was also improved individually in group-A, group B and Group C after treatment, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). In the case of comparison between group-B and Group C, this was not statistically significant (P>0.05). In this current study, it was observed that the entire variable individually improved in Group-A, Group B, and Group C. So, all three treatment groups benefited from drugs and therapy. But, these were not statistically significant (P>0.05) between Group B and Group C.
Conclusion: Beneficial effects of TENS and SWD were seen in the study population, but no firm conclusion could be drawn.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 135-143
FGFR1 Gene Expression and its Relationship with Sociodemographic and Clinicopathological Indices in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Saud Nur E , Parvin Ayrin , Ar Rahman A S M Fahad , Roy Dipa , Islam Farhadul , Haque Ariful
Published: May 2024

Introduction: A better prognosis has resulted from the use of molecular techniques in cancer diagnosis. The FGFR family of genes is one of the major gene families involved in the carcinogenic pathways of different malignancies. Tumorigenesis, uncontrolled cell proliferation, and a number of pathologic diseases are linked to improper FGFR activation. The family of genes known as FGFRs encodes cell surface membrane receptors with tyrosine kinases.The development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) may be significantly influenced by fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1). Analyzing these elements' expression patterns may provide fresh perspectives on illness management strategies including genetic mediated target therapy.
Objectives: In order to improve care and prevent future difficulties from oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), the current study sought to assess the expression of FGFR1 genes in OSCC tumors as a result of the discovery of biomarkers and early diagnosis.
Methods:In order to assess the expression of FGFR1 genes in 16 OSCC samples, 16 normal specimens from the same sample, free from cancer margin and 4 control samples from other patient free from cancer, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery DepartmentatDental Unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital was collected.  Trizol and the appropriate kits were used for RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis.  Real-time PCR was used to assess the FGFR1 gene's expression following the construction of a specific primer set in order to find and validate molecular biomarkers. The data is analyzed using the ANOVA and independent t-test. Statistics were shown to be significant when P<0.05.
Results:According to the findings, there are notable variations in the expression of the FGFR1 gene between tumor and normal or control tissues (P < 0.001). Patients over 60 are more likely to have OSCC, and the majority of them smoke 8. Retromolar trigon 8 is the most frequent location, and the majority of them are in stages III and IV. The FGFR1 gene expression does not significantly differ according on a patient's age, gender, religion and behavior, including whether they smoke, drink, or chew paan. It also does not differ depending on the tumor's location, stages and grade.
Conclusions: The FGFR1 gene was often expressed differently in cancerous and control tissues, confirming the gene's involvement in OSCC. The expression of FGFR1 is not correlated with factors such as gender, age, history of smoking, alcohol intake, chewing paan, tumor site, degree of differentiation, or TNM stage. The current investigation demonstrated the critical function of the investigated gene in the diagnosis of OSCC. To verify this, though, more research is required.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 155-162
Magnitude of Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis and Their Treatment Modalities Practiced in Under Five Children Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Amin Md Ruhul , Ahmmad Be Nazir , Rahman Fazlur , Hossain Md Mosharrof , Rahman Fazlur , Ali Rashed SK Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of death globally among children younger than five years of age. Acute bronchiolitis is also a major public health problem throughout the world. Many children with pneumonia and bronchiolitis are not properly diagnosed, and overuse of antibiotics has led to increasing drug resistance.
Objectives: To determine the magnitude of pneumonia and bronchiolitis and to study their treatment modalities practiced in under five children.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out in the Pediatric inpatient department and outpatient department of Rajshahi Medical college Hospital from October 2015 to March 2016. Total 373 cases between 1 month to 59 months of age with acute respiratory infection who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. The inclusion criteria were any child between 1 month to 59 months of age presented with respiratory symptoms including cough/runny nose or breathing difficulty as complained by the caregivers or having chest in-drawing. Detailed information was obtained through structured questionnaire and then analyzed.
Results: In this study majority of the children 223 (59.78%) were under 12 months of age. There were 234 (62.73%) male and 139 (37.27%) female cases, male to female ratio being 1.68:1. Among studied children 217 (58.18%) were urban dwellers and 156 (41.82%) were from rural areas and majority of the children 268 (71.85%) came from lower socioeconomic strata. Out of 373 cases, pneumonia was diagnosed in 131(35.12%) cases, bronchiolitis in 88 (23.60%) cases and other acute respiratory tract infections in 154 (41.28%) cases. Most common antibiotic used for the treatment of both pneumonia and bronchiolitis was ceftriaxone in 34.35% and 25% cases respectively followed by other antibiotics and medications.
Conclusion: It is concluded that pneumonia was found in 35.12% cases and bronchiolitis in 23.60% cases among the under five children attending a tertiary care hospital with acute respiratory infection. Majority were under 12 months of age, male children, residing in urban areas and coming from lower socioeconomic status. Ceftriaxone was the commonest antibiotic used in the treatment of both pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
TAJ 2023; 36: No-2: 163-170
Ảnh hưởng của vốn nhân lực và đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài đến bất bình đẳng thu nhập
Authors: Nguyễn Văn Chiến , Trần Bình Minh
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu nhằm xác định ảnh hưởng của vốn nhân lực và đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài đến bất bình đẳng thu nhập tại một số quốc gia châu Á điển hình trong thời gian từ 1990 đến 2022. Kết quả phân tích hồi quy ước lượng cho thấy thu hút vốn đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài có khả năng làm giảm bất bình đẳng thu nhập. Đồng thời, đầu tư giáo dục phổ thông làm giảm bất bình đẳng, nhưng độ mở thương mại làm tăng tình trạng bất bình đẳng thu nhập. Kết quả nghiên cứu cũng khẳng định quốc gia thu hút vốn đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài cao và đồng thời tăng đầu tư cho giáo dục có thể gia tăng thêm bất bình đẳng thu nhập và điều này đặt ra thách thức trong phát triển bền vững tại các nền kinh tế phát triển cao trong thời gian tới.
“Conservando objetos, Conservando memorias”: conservación comunitaria y cuidadora en un yacimiento del pasado reciente
Authors: Pastor Pérez Ana , Remacha Acebrón Sígrid
Published: May 2024

Este debate nace de algunas ideas relacionadas con un proyecto de arqueología y conservación comunitarias, vinculado a las tareas de conservación-restauración de un edificio único, un hospital modular de cartón de 1912. Aquí se han propuesto una serie de acciones innovadoras, donde las comunidades participan en las tareas de estabilización de bienes culturales, a la par que recuperan y comparten sus memorias. Ello da pie a una reflexión sobre cómo las interacciones entre comunidades locales y cultura material, las custodias compartidas y los procesos de toma de decisiones participados pueden convertirse en una potente herramienta de conservación preventiva.
The “Tipping Point” : When Electroencephalography (EEG), Quantitative EEG (QEEG) and Standardized Low Resolution Brain Electromagnetic Tomography (sLORETA) in COVID Went From “Ceasure” To “Non- Priority” To “First-Line” Tool in Triage, Diagnosis, Monitoring and Therapy
Authors:   Department of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, California, USA, Miranda Priya , Danev Slav ,   Medeia Inc, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, Alexander Michael ,   Department of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, California, USA, Lakey Jonathan RT ,   Department of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, California, USA
Published: May 2024

On the threshold of the COVID outbreak; electroencephalography (EEG) was used in diagnosis, crossborder disease differential diagnosis, disease-staging, monitoring of treatment, sedation and coma, in neuro-therapy and in declaration of brain death. EEG, quantitative EEG (QEEG), and standardized low resolution brain electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA) use entered the doldrums; reaching near “ceasure” due to COVID restrictions. Between 2020-2023, EEG use tipped, going from “Ceasure” to “First-Line” tool in triage, diagnosis, monitoring and therapy due to neurological, neurocognitive, neuropsychiatric, and neuromuscular sequelae of para- or acute- and post-COVID-19. The present paper will discuss this “Tipping point” in EEG, QEEG and sLORETA use.
PENGARUH EDUKASI KESEHATAN TENTANG HYGIENE KEWANITAAN TERHADAP SIKAP REMAJA PUTRI DALAM MENCEGAH KEPUTIHAN DI SMA NEGERI 1 KOTA GAJAH TAHUN 2023
Authors: Hermayanti Hermayanti
Published: May 2024

Data penelitian yang diperoleh dari World Health Organization (WHO) masalah kesehatan reproduksi wanita yang buruk telah mencapai 33% dari jumlah total beban penyakit yang diderita pada wanita di dunia salah satunya keputihan. Sekitar 75% wanita pasti mengalami keputihan paling tidak sekali dalam seumur hidup dan 45% diantaranya dapat mengalami keputihan sebanyak 2 kali atau lebih. Di Indonesia, 90% wanita berpotensi mengalami kasus keputihan oleh karena daerahnya beriklim tropis. Jenis penelitian ini penelitian kuantitatif, menggunakan rancangan pre eksperimen. Populasi pada penelitian ini berjumlah 120. Metode penentuan sampel dengan teknik purposive sampling sehingga didapati sampel sebanyak 55 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa rata-rata skor sikap responden sebelum diberikan edukasi kesehatan adalah 34.89 dan rata-rata skor sikap responden setelah diberikan edukasi kesehatan adalah 43.68 dengan demikian selisih rata-rata skor sebelum dan sesudah diberikan edukasi kesehatan adalah 8.79. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh edukasi kesehatan tentang hygiene kewanitaan terhadap sikap remaja putri dalam mencegah keputihan di SMA N 1 Kota Gajah Tahun 2023
HUBUNGAN EFIKASI DIRI DENGAN KEPATUHAN DIIT PENDERITA DM DI WILAYAH KERJA UPTD PUSKESMAS SIDOMULYO KAPBUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Jabbar Ade Abdul
Published: May 2024

Data Pelayanan Kesehatan penderita Diabetes Melitus (DM) menurut Kecamatan dan Puskesmas Kabupaten Lampung Selatan tahun 2022 dimana untuk Puskesmas Karang Anyar jumlah penderita DM sebanyak 726 orang, Puskesmas Rawat Inap Tanjung Bintang berjumlah 508 orang, Puskesmas Rawat Inap Sidomulyo sebanyak 479, Pueskesmas Natar sebanyak 472 orang, dan Puskesmas Rawat Inap Candipuro sebanyak 465 orang. Diit DM bertujuan untuk membantu dalam memperbaiki kebiasaan makan dan olahraga untuk mengontrol metabolic. Jika pasien memiliki keyakinan bahwa dengan melakukan pengelolaan DM maka akan mampu mengontrol kondisi tetap stabil, dan merasa memiliki kemampuan untuk mengikuti program diit DM. Tujuan penelitian diketahui. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien diabetes militus sebanyak 163 pasien dengan sampel sebanyak 116 pasien menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian telah dilakukan di Wilayah Kerja UPTD Puskesmas Sidomulyo Kabupaten Lampung Selatan pada bulan Juli - Agustus 2023. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, analisis data secara univariat dan bivariat (chi square). Hasil penelitian didapatkan responden dengan efikasi diri tidak baik sebanyak 63 (54,3%) dan responden dengan kepatuhan diit rendah sebanyak 74 (63,8%). Ada hubungan efikasi diri dengan kepatuhan diit penderita diabetes melitus di Wilayah Kerja UPTD Puskesmas Sidomulyo Kabupaten Lampung Selatan (p-value = 0,000). Saran bagi tenaga kesehatan perlu menambahkan pengkajian mengenai keyakinan diri (kemandirian dalam mengikuti pengobatan) dan kepatuhan diet sebagai pengkajian faktor psikososial pada pasien diabetes melitus
Silver Lining Dibalik Misi Kenabian Nuh AS (Studi Komparatif Al-Qur’an dan Bibel)
Authors: Kustiadi Umar
Published: May 2024

Salah satu ciri Nabi dan Rasul yang dipilih oleh Allah SWT adalah penyeru dakwah kepada jalan yang benar serta memberikan bimbingan, pelajaran dan hikmah bagi keberlangsungan manusia hidup di dunia. Nabi Nuh AS dalam Al-Qur’an dan Al-Kitab dengan jelas sudah memberikan pelajaran penting untuk diambil pengalaman, pelajaran dan hikmah kehidupan dibalik misi kenabian Nuh AS. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimana mengungkap misi kenabian Nuh AS, baik dari Al-Qur’an dan Al-Kitab, kemudian bagaimana silver lining yang ada dalam narasi misi kenabian Nuh AS, dan juga bagaimana implikasi dan relevansinya pada masyarakat modern. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-komparatif dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Nabi Nuh AS adalah seorang Nabi dan Rasul bahkan termasuk dari Ulul Azmi yang diperintahkan oleh Allah SWT untuk menyeru kepada kaumnya agar bertaqwa dan berserah diri kepada Allah SWT, atau dalam redaksi Al-Kitab diperintahkan untuk kembali kepada Tuhan dan memberikan kebaikan kepada manusia. Adapun silver lining dibalik misi kenabian Nuh AS terkonsep dalam rasa syukur, kesabaran, ketaatan atas perintah Allah SWT, dan menjadi hikmah untuk keberlangsungan kehidupan masyarakat modern.
PELATIHAN KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF PADA KARYAWAN RSU ANNA MEDIKA
Authors: Daniyanti Eka Suci , Moeljono Eddy , Maduratna Enggal Sari , Firdaus Nailufar
Published: May 2024

The hospital is an organizer service health in a way plenary. Communication become a very important thing in the giving process of service health. Interaction between officers at home become a basic thing for everyone to do services provided to patient can done optimally. Communication effectively not only between officers with patients but also between officers at home sick. Communication effectively at home sick will minimize doubt in the patient regarding a series of treatment processes so that the patient will obey what is informed or recommended by the officer of health and so on no direct can increase the quality of home service. The purpose of the activity devotion public is to give importance to understanding officer health-related communication effective in giving service health good communication officer to patients between officer health at home sick. Activity training there are several suite activities among them offering material communication effective SBAR method and 7C formula, administration evaluation consisting of the pre-test and post-test, and roleplay for each case. Results of activities training enhanced understanding by participants related to communication effective besides That activity this is also a reminder return about material communication effective ever obtained moment lectures. There is an enhancement in the average pre-test score is 5.12 and the average post-test score is 9.06 on the SBAR method and there are increase in understanding of communication effective use 7C formula (pretest mean score of 5.25 and post-test mean score of 9.25).
PEMBUATAN DAN PELATIHAN SISTEM INFORMASI SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KINERJA DC MALL BATAM
Authors: Gormantara Alfredo , Carolus Ridnaldy Yunior , Sumarta Sean Coonery
Published: May 2024

Digital transformation in Industry 5.0 has become a driving force in moving companies to improve the quality of services provided to customers and ease of work. The company's needs in carrying out strategic work and policies cannot be separated from the use of systems to help manage company data. DC Mall rents out its locations to parties such as shopping centers, supermarkets, exhibition corridors, restaurants and electronics stores. One of the routine tasks in managing DC Mall is paying utilities and rent for each unit. Payments are made to the mall management every month. Efforts to develop an information system that can cover all parts of mall management, including finance, customer service, marketing and others. The aim of this activity is to implement an information system at DC Mall that is beneficial for employee and company performance. The new system is designed to cover the weaknesses of the previous system. This service activity, which includes observation, data collection, design, implementation and evaluation, was carried out for approximately three months, starting from November 10 to January 19 2024. Each member is responsible for making observations, surveying locations, collecting data, helping create information systems and training employees, and compiling service reports. Based on the results of the service, it can be concluded that the creation of the new DC Mall information system has been successful based on feedback from employees in operating and carrying out their duties.
DEVELOPMENT OF CINEVERSE FILM WEBSITE UTILIZING THEMOVIEDB'S API FOR DYNAMIC CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Authors: Fadhilah Siti Nur , Utomo Fandy Setyo
Published: May 2024

The development of websites in this digital era is crucial to creating captivating and relevant online experiences. The combination of server-side programming and client-side technologies along with MySQL database management forms the foundation for a dynamic user interface emphasizes the significance of integrating various technologies to achieve this goal. This project involves the use of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL, with the integration of The Movie Database (TMDB) API, showcasing the intricate fusion of creativity, technical prowess, and data integration. The resulting website offers a comprehensive list of films with detailed information and posters, enhancing the user experience and making it an essential read for those interested in crafting immersive online experiences. The abstract of this research aims to explore the process of website development using diverse technologies and data integration and to analyze its impact on user experience. By examining aspects such as security, performance, and routine maintenance, this study aims to provide in-depth insights into producing captivating and relevant online experiences in the context of modern web development.
Data Driven Understanding of Energy-Meteorological Variability and its Impact on Energy System Operations
Authors:   , Stoop Laurens Persijn
Published: May 2024

Earth’s climate is changing. For a habitable planet in the future the emission of greenhouse gasses needs to be stopped. As future societies still require energy for their basic needs, a transition away from fossil fuel to renewable energy sources is needed.

Nothing is as variable as the weather, and weather is the driving force of renewable energy resources. The interaction of societal and weather driven variability, here coined the energy-meteorological variability, is still largely unchartered. This variability is the central theme of this thesis.

The different backgrounds and expertise of those working at the intersection of the energy and climate domain mean that the current methods to assess this variability in energy system operations are inadequate. A data driven approach is needed to incorporate the energy-meteorological variability within assessments of (future) energy systems. In this thesis we investigate data driven methods and metrics to quantify and identify a deviation of the expected patterns.

We need to overcome the disconnect between energy and climate scientists in order to integrate an understanding of variability in energy system operations. The applicability of approaches in operational energy system assessments is key. Intensive and sustainable collaborations between the different disciplines is needed to facilitate the energy transition, between the different domains of science as well as between science and industry.
GELIAT PEREMPUAN DESA SEPAT KABUPATEN SRAGEN GELORAKAN PROTOKOL KESEHATAN SAMPAI MANCA NEGARA
Authors: Hatmini Sritami Santi , Harini Setyasih
Published: May 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 menjadi tantangan yang tidak terduga bagi masyarakat. Ketahanan keluarga dipertaruhkan namun bukan menjadi tanggung jawab laki-laki sebagai kepala keluarga saja. Perempuan pada masa pandemic justru memiliki peran yang sangat besar untuk membantu mempertahankan keutuhan keluarga baik secara jasmani, rohani, dan ekonomi. Perempuan mendapat peran ganda bukan hanya berfokus pada urusan domestic tetapi justru keluar dari “sarangnya” untuk membantu suami agar asap dapur tetap menyala. Untuk itulah kreativitas dan inovasi dtuhkan perempuan agar mampu menghadapi tantangan dan permasalahan yang timbul sebagai dampak pandemic Covid-19. Tulisan ini menjelaskan tentang peran perempuan yang berwirausaha membuat kerajinan tangan dengan kharakter unik agar memiliki nilai ekonomi sekaligus membantu pemerintah dalam sosialisasi protokol kesehatan. Deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk memahami fenomena sosial dalam konteks khusus secara alamiah dari tindakan, ucapan, produk yang dihasilkan serta persepsi dari subyek  penelitian. Data diperoleh melalui penelusuran Pustaka dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan ekonomi keluarga bukan hanya ditentukan oleh laki-laki. Perempuan yang berkreatif dengan mengembangkan talenta mampu mempertahankan ekonomi keluarga dan masyarakat. Hal ini telah dktikan oleh perempuan Desa Sepat, Kecamatan Masaran Kabupaten Sragen yang mampu menjual kerajinan tangannya sampai ke luar negeri. Kerajinan tangan para perempuan tersebut bukan hanya bernilai ekonomi namun juga berperan sebagai salah satu sarana untuk lebih memperkenalkan Indonesia ke manca negara.
Keterwakilan Politik Perempuan Melalui Keterpilihan Anggota Legislatif Perempuan Pada DPRD Kabupaten Bogor Pada Tahun 2014-2019
Authors: Bu’ulolo Bina Aprianis
Published: May 2024

The fulfillment of women's political representation in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Bogor Regency is still an unresolved problem. This is due to the fact that the quota for women's seats has never been fulfilled as mandated by the Law on General Elections. The obstacles that make it difficult to fulfill the 30 percent quota for women's political representation in the Bogor Regency DPRD are also various. One of them, because women do not control the political structure and live in a patriarchal society. This has prevented women from taking part in politics and taking part in policy making. This study raises the issue of the factors causing the minimal number of women in the Bogor Regency legislature for the 2014-2019 and 2019-2024 periods. Using qualitative research methods, the focus of this research lies on the minimal number of women in the Bogor Regency DPRD and their function in making policy for women. Data collection techniques used in this research, namely observation and interviews. The results of the study show that the political representation of women in the legislature is still very low in quantity. This is evidenced by the fact that for two periods, the number of members of the Bogor Regency DPRD was never more than five people, while the number of male representatives was almost 95 percent of the total 55 seats. This condition makes many women's problems have not been accommodated properly. In fact, during these two periods, the DPRD and the Bogor Regency government only produced two Regional Regulations that accommodated the interests of women
Penyusunan Skala Penyesuaian Diri Perempuan Pekerja (SPDPP)
Authors: Wigunawati Eustalia , Evi Deliviana Evi , Juitan Lase Formas , Jovani Audra
Published: May 2024

Women who work and have multiple roles allow them to face various challenges, obstacles and experience certain psychological impacts. To face these challenges, it is important for women who work and have multiple roles to adapt. This study aims to develop a valid and reliable adjustment tool for working women, which can be used as material for selecting or evaluating female employees in a company or can be used for working women who have multiple roles in general. This study used a quantitative approach. This research is designing a psychological scale. Respondents in this study were 389 women who worked and had multiple roles. This research produced a measurement tool called the Working Women Self-Adjustment Scale (SPDPP). SPDPP consists of 15 items that have good item discrimination and represent five aspects of adjustment evenly, where each aspect consists of 3 items. This measurement tool has good validity based on construct validity, where the value of the item-rest correlation ranges from 0.337 to 0.513. This measuring instrument also has high Cronbach's Alpha reliability with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.798.
Studi Fenomenologi Deskriptif Perempuan Penjual Sayur Keliling di Kupang berdasarkan Perspektif Psikologi Positif
Authors: Windisany Thoomaszen Friandry , Siane Rosani Bau Alvida , Yunita Dulim Windra , Asyrea Sine Greseyla
Published: May 2024

Indonesia's 3T (Frontier, Remote, and Disadvantaged) regions are particularly prone to poverty, prejudice, and inequality for women. Therefore, having mothers working even in the informal public sector, like selling vegetables, is a type of gender equality. In the city of Kupang, it is common for mothers to sell vegetables in a traditional manner by walking around and using local items. Based on a positive psychology viewpoint, the aim of this study is to understand and describe the experiences and challenges faced by women in Kupang City, NTT who sell vegetables on the neighborhood to support their family. The research method is descriptive phenomenological study. Three individuals who fit the requirements were found; they were housewives selling goods in Kupang; they worked as greengrocers and commuted on foot; and they willingly expressed a desire to participate in the study. Thematic analysis is a technique of data processing employed. The study's findings revealed four primary themes: the experience of selling vegetables on foot; the dynamics of women who sell vegetables as they juggle several tasks; the benefits of selling vegetables on foot; and interactions with family and the community. The difficulties, exhaustion, and tension that mother suffers when selling veggies on walking are extremely real. However, despite the obstacles encountered, each subject receives a variety of benefits (in satisfying the family economy), positive meaning, and the most important is profit and psychological capital such as having positive emotions, thankfulness, perseverance, and toughness, all of which have a significant impact on happiness and psychological well-being as a human.
The Last Dance: Violence Against Child Sex Workers in Indonesia
Authors: Khoirul Rosyadi , Purwanto Edy
Published: May 2024

This research is a qualitative research that looks at how violence occurs to child sex workers in Dolly (before it was closed) Surabaya. This research method uses qualitative research with a case study approach. The results showed that child sex workers in Dolly Surabaya experienced physical, economic, or psychological violence from pimps and customers. This happens because of their dependence on pimps or moms economically. Child sex workers cannot put up any resistance.
Pilihan Rasional Perempuan Entrepreneur dalam Gugat Cerai di Kota Batam
Authors: Rahmawati  , Wahyuni Sri , Solina Emmy
Published: May 2024

Divorce suit is a claim of rights to court filed by a wife to divorce from her husband. The divorce is triggered by several factors, one of which dominates is the problem of conflicting disputes continuously, while the rest of the economic factors. The independence of women in the economy is assumed to be a trigger for divorce decisions. Where this condition is a woman who has higher income than her husband and the woman feel enough to have day-to-day needs. This is the basis for the view of women's economic independence will allow women to choose divorce as a rational action in resolving the marital crisis. This study aims to determine the entrepreneur women in divorce suit where until now women who dominate can sue for divorce. The theory that the researcher uses is the theory of rational choice in which an action has an achievement or goal of the decision taken. This study uses qualitative research. Technique to determine the informant by using purposive sampling. The result of this study findings is awareness in terms of how women entrepreneurs can decide a divorce suit decision. Women also have reasons to divorce, one of which is financial ability, educational ability, the ability to educate children, and the ability to deal with social life.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pemerintah Desa dalam Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Stunting di Desa Gondosuli, Solo, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Tantheo Edrei , Frans Setia Hamonangan Nadeak  , Nabila  , Definitif Endrina Kartini Mendrofa
Published: May 2024

Policy is a decision or action taken by the government or other authorities to achieve specific goals for the country or society. Policy can be a collection of principles, rules, and procedures used to address issues, bring about changes, or manage resources effectively. Stunting prevention is an action taken to prevent stunting. Stunting itself is a condition where the physical growth and development of a child are hindered during their early growth period. This condition typically occurs in children under the age of two and can have long-term impacts on the health and development of the child. Dealing with stunting requires the active role of the village government through local governance. This research uses qualitative data collection approaches such as interviews, observations, and documentary studies. Research findings indicate that the village government plays a key role in addressing stunting through programs managed by the village government. This research employs qualitative methodology with data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and documentary studies. Research findings indicate that the village government plays a key role in addressing stunting through initiatives provided by the local government administration. These efforts include expanding access to health services, improving the availability of nutritious food, and enhancing community education on nutrition and health. The village government collaborates with various stakeholders to implement these initiatives, including health centers, health departments, and the local community. Findings from this study are expected to assist the village government and other stakeholders in their efforts to combat stunting in Gundosoli Village and the surrounding areas. The stunting prevention efforts implemented by Gondosuli Village have been very commendable. Hopefully, the stunting prevention policies undertaken by Gondosuli Village can serve as an example for other areas that still face high levels of stunting.
Yusuf in The Well: Contemporary Prophet and His Self-Search in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Paradise
Authors: Akar Mahmut
Published: May 2024

It cannot be denied that art and literature constitute an important part of life. Artists are master individuals who hold a mirror to life and create their works by distilling the essence of life into them. Artists are responsible individuals who do not turn their backs on the realities of the society they live in but transform those realities into art by using their ability to re-construct it. For hundreds of years, they have been inspired by the religious and cultural codes of the societies they live in and use them as raw materials for their art. One of these master artists, African-born Abdulrazak Gurnah, who is also one of the contemporary British writers, is one of those who masterfully fictionalizes reality like his previous generations of writers. The author fictionalizes, in Paradise, the Qur’anic story of Prophet Yusuf and creates a modern prophet. In the novel, the author, who centers his narrative on themes such as rootlessness, slavery, and marginalization, tries to highlight the problems that African societies are subjected to. In this study, the real-life story of Prophet Yusuf and the African Yusuf, who is a fictional character, will be examined in the context of religion and fiction, and the difficulties faced by Yusuf character during his identity formation and self-development will be examined.
Porno İçeriği Tüketimi ve Mastürbasyonun Bağımlılık Örüntüsü: Tüketici Deneyimleri, Tüketici Özellikleri ve İlişkisel Faktörler
Authors: Acar Burak , Akıncı Habibullah , Yaman Ömer Miraç
Published: May 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı pornografi izleme ve eşlik eden mastürbasyonun nasıl bir davranış bağımlılığına dönüştüğünü anlamaya çalışmaktır. Bu amaç için altı erkek ve altı kadından oluşan bir çalışma grubundan veri toplanmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış soru formu ile görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Nitel araştırma yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Fenomenolojik yaklaşım benimsenmiştir. Bulgular katılımcıların deneyimlerini, tüketim davranışlarını ve pornografi ile ilişkilerini içermektedir. Katılımcılar pornografi ile erken yaşlarda tanışmaktadırlar. Pornografi ile tanışmada arkadaşlar ve kişisel merak belirleyicidir. Katılımcıların çoğunluğunun ebeveynleri ile sorunlu ilişkileri olduğu aktarılmıştır. Pornografik içeriklere mobil cihazlardan ulaşıldığı belirtilmiştir. İlk tüketimlerin erotik içerikler olduğu aktarılırken, daha sonraki izlemeler işkence ve zarar verici ilişkilerin olduğu “hardcore” içeriklerdir. Sosyal medya pornografi bağımlılığı sürecinde etkilidir. Yazılı erotik içeriklerin paylaşıldığı “Whatpadd” sitesinin özellikle kadın katılımcılar tarafından ziyaret edildiği belirtilmiştir. Pornografik içerikler ilk deneyimlerde cinsel haz alma amacıyla tüketilirken, ilerleyen zamanlarda yeni ve farklı tür içerikler görmek amacıyla tüketimler gerçekleşmektedir. Pornografik içeriklere karşı tolerans gelişimi diğer bağımlılık türlerine benzer özellikler içermektedir.
Muhtarlığın Sonu Mu? Muhtarlığa Bir Alternatif Olarak E-Devlet
Authors: Almalı Vedat
Published: May 2024

Muhtarlık kurumunun tarihsel gelişimi, işlevleri ve günümüzdeki konumu, geleneksel yönetim anlayışının teknoloji ve hizmet sunumunda yaşanan dönüşümler karşısındaki tutumunu ele almak için önemli bir konudur. Bu çalışmanın ilk bölümünde, muhtarlık kurumunun tarihsel kökenleri, kuruluş amacı ve işlevleri incelenmektedir. İkinci bölümde, e-devlet kavramı ve bu kavramın hizmet sunum süreçlerindeki rolü ele alınmaktadır. E-devlet, hükümetlerin vatandaşlara daha hızlı ve etkili bir şekilde hizmet sunmalarını sağlayan bir dijital dönüşüm aracıdır. Bu teknolojik ilerlemeler, muhtarlık kurumunun sunduğu hizmetlerin vatandaşların kendileri tarafından görülmesi bakımında büyük faydalar sağlamıştır. Vatandaşlar, muhtarlıklar tarafından sunulan hizmetlerin birçoğunu çevrimiçi olarak kolayca gerçekleştirebilmektedir. Bu bakımdan hem zaman tasarrufu hem de maddi tasarruf sağlandığı ifade edilebilir. Son kısımda ise gelişen teknoloji karşısında muhtarlık kurumunun gelecekteki gerekliliği üzerine bir tartışma yürütülmektedir. Sonuç olarak, gelişen teknoloji ve toplumsal ihtiyaçlar göz önüne alındığında, muhtarlık kurumunun dönüşmesi ve modernize edilmesi gerekliliği vurgulanmaktadır. Bu, hem devletin vatandaşlarına daha iyi hizmet sunmasına olanak tanırken, aynı zamanda kaynakları daha etkin bir şekilde kullanmasına yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, mahalle ve köylerdeki muhtarlıkların gözden geçirilmesi ve belirli değişikliklerin yapılması önerilmektedir.
THE VALIDITY OF DIGITAL COMIC TO TRAIN METACOGNITIVE SKILLS ON REACTION RATE
Authors: Sunarto Nadia Eka Vania , Hidayah Rusly , Hidayah Rusly , Sumuba Raizza Carbonel
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine the level of validity of digital comic media on reaction rate to practice developed metacognitive skills. This research is Research Development (RD) with the ADDIE model, through 5 stages, namely analyze, design, development, implement, and evaluate which is limited to the development stage. The instrument used to determine the level of validity is a validation sheet assessed by two chemistry lecturers and one chemistry teacher. The level of validity is obtained based on the value mode of the assessment results of three validators. Based on the results of the validation that has been carried out, the digital comic developed received a score of 4 which is categorized in each aspect of both content and construct which is categorized as valid. So it can be concluded that the digital comics developed are suitable for testing with students.
EXPLORING COGNITIVE CONTROL PROCESSES OF YOUNG ADULTS IN MULTITASKING ACTIVITIES: A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Aziz Indah Al , Fathia Vitriza Naila , Dahlan Tina Hayati , Habib Muhammad Akmal
Published: May 2024

Doing multiple activities at the same time is something that most people are familiar with. Therefore, the cognitive control process is an important cognitive mechanism in regulating and controlling human mental activity. This process involves the ability to process information, allocate cognitive resources, control attention, and make decisions. This research is a cognitive science study conducted through a simulation involving three young adults at a university in Bandung as participants. Each participant followed a structured simulation with the same rules. In an effort to collect data, the researcher collected data using a journaling method with self-report technique. This study aims to analyze the picture that occurs from the cognitive process in response to young adults multitasking activities. The cognitive control process has benefits to help individuals in doing several tasks at the same time so that it will save time and make activities run more effectively. Based on the results of this study, it was found that almost all young adults described complicated cognitive processes in multitasking activities and had difficulty completing the activity objectives to the fullest. However, through cognitive control, it was found that two subjects were finally able to complete the task by choosing one of the activities that should be done quickly and accurately in their thought process.