bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sonification of plantar pressure in runners with and without pain after running practice
Authors: Tessutti Vitor , Diniz Anthony A. R. , Signorini Leonardo , Soares Heliana Bezerra , Vidotto Milena C. , Yi Liu Chiao
Published: March 2024

Purpose

Humans interact with the environment using sensory channels. Although vision is the main sensory channel, the auditory channel is excellent for learning when trained. Movement learning via auditory inputs requires sound analysis, such as sonification.

Methods

Data on peak plantar pressure from 43 recreational runners were collected using Flexinfit resistive insoles. Participants wore Run Falcon 1.0 (Adidas) running shoes and were categorised into four groups: without pain; spine or hip pain; thigh or knee pain; and leg, ankle, or foot pain. Participants responded to whether they presented pain and whether it was related to running (training or races). Sonification data were collected using the TwoTone software. We used the C note in the first octave to transform numerical data into sounds according to the pressure magnitude. The sound file was decomposed using the Audacity software into a spectrogram illustrating the main frequency components and their amplitudes.

Results

The spectrogram made it possible to identify qualitative differences between the runners with and without pain after running. The frequency spectrum showed that some frequencies had greater sound intensity in runners without pain.

Conclusions

Our results indicated differences between runners with and without pain after running using sonification. The frequency spectrum also indicated a difference in the sound intensity produced between the groups at specific frequencies.
Kontribusi kompetensi guru terhadap kualitas layanan akademik di MAN se-Kabupaten Kulon Progo
Authors: Sukapsih Esti , Supriyoko Supriyoko
Published: March 2024

Purpose − The aim of the study was to determine the contribution of educator competencies to academic service quality, to know the contribution of pedagogic competence to academic service quality, to know the personality competency contribution to service quality, to know the contribution of professional competence to academic service quality, and to contribute social competence to academic service quality in MAN Kulon Progo Regency.

Method − This type of research is quantitative research. The variables of this study are pedagogical, personality, social, professional, and academic service quality competencies. The population in this study were 134 teachers. The sample of this study was 100 respondents, taken proportionally random sampling with an error rate of 5%. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The analysis uses multiple linear regression.

Findings − Conclusion of the study: teacher competence contributes positively to academic service quality, meaning that the higher the competency of the teacher, the higher the quality of academic services. Pedagogic competence contributes positively to the quality of academic services, meaning that the higher the pedagogical competence, the higher the quality of academic services. Personality competencies contribute positively to academic service quality, meaning that the higher the personality competency, the higher the quality of academic services. Professional competence contributes positively to academic service quality, meaning that the higher the professional competence, the higher the quality of service for the academy. Social competence contributes positively to academic service quality, meaning that the higher the social competence, the higher the quality of academic services.
Implementation and Comparison of Deep Learning, and Naïve Bayes for Language Processing
Authors: Olalere Abiodun
Published: March 2024

Text classification is one of the most important tasks in natural language processing, in this research, we carried out several experimental research on three (3) of the most popular Text classification NLP classifier in Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Multinomial Naive Bayes (MNB), and Support Vector Machine (SVN). In the presence of enough training data, Deep Learning CNN work best in all parameters for evaluation with 77% accuracy, followed by SVM with accuracy of 76%, and multinomial Bayes with least performance of 69% accuracy. CNN has the best performance in the presence of large enough training dataset because of the presence of filter/ kernels which help to indentify patterns in text data regardless of their position in the sentence.
Rain Attenuation Prediction at Different Time Percentages for Ku, K, and Ka Bands Satellite Communication Systems over Nigeria
Authors: Orji Orji Prince , Chukwuebuka Obiegbuna Dominic , Chidinma Okoro Eucharia , Josephine Ugonabo Obiageli , Chinedu Okezuonu Patrick , Uzochukwu Iyida Evaristus , Jude Ugwu Chukwuebuka , Meka Menteso Firew , Chiemeka Ikechukwu Ugochukwu
Published: March 2024

This paper evaluates the influence of rainfall on propagated signal at different time exceedance percentages of an average year, over the climate zones of the country. Specifically, it demonstrates critical and non critical signal fade or signal outage time exceedance (0.001% to 1%) for Ku, K, and Ka-band systems in an average year. The study was carried out using meteorological data made available by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) over a period of 10 years (2009–2018). The four climate zones in the country were represented by five (5) locations; Maidugiri (warm desert climate), Sokoto (tropical dry climate), Port Harcourt (tropical monsoon climate), Abuja and Enugu (tropical savanna climate). The parameters were simulated into the International Telecommunications Union Recommended (ITU-R) models for rain attenuation over the tropics and results presented using MatLab and Origin Lab. Results of Ku band propagations showed that only locations in the tropical savanna and tropical monsoon climates experienced total signal outage for time percentage exceedance equal to or below 0.01% for both horizontal and vertical polarizations. At K band propagations, the five locations showed to have experienced signal outage at time exceedance equal to and below 0.01%, almost same was recorded for the Ka-band propagation. It was also observed that horizontal and vertical polarization of signal had slightly different rain attenuation values for the studied bands at the five locations, with horizontal polarization having higher values than vertical polarization.
ПРОДУКТИВНОСТЬ ГИБРИДА ПОДСОЛНЕЧНИКА BAITEREK-S В УСЛОВИЯХ СТЕПНОЙ ЗОНЫ СЕВЕРНОГО КАЗАХСТАНА В ЗАВИСИМОСТИ ОТГУСТОТЫ СТОЯНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ И СРОКА ПОСЕВА
Authors: Гордеева Е. А. , Шестакова Н. А. , Айтхожин С. К.
Published: March 2024

Аннотация

 Результаты исследований 2021-2023гг по  реализации генетического потенциала. гибрида подсолнечника Baiterek-S в условиях стеной зоны Северного Казахстана показали, что он проявил себя как среднеспелый  гибрид с продолжительностью вегетации 121-136 дней в зависимости от элементов применяемой технологии возделывания. 

Коэффициент адаптации, характеризующий плотность посева,  зависел от нормы высева, с увеличением показателя он снижался на 2-5% на неудобренном фоне, на 2-3% на удобренном. На неудобренном фоне при сроке посева 10 мая при норме высева от 45 к 55 тыс./га коэффициент адаптации незначительно увеличивался (на 4%).

  Структурные элементы продуктивности корзинки гибрида подсолнечника  Baiterek-S имели существенные различия в зависимости от приемов агротехники. Максимальное число семян с корзинки формировалось при сроке посева 20 мая на удобренном фоне норме высева 45тыс/га (982,0 шт./с корзинки). При посеве 10 мая снижение этого показателя составило 70-53шт/корзинки при норме 55-45тыс/га.

Запасы продуктивной влаги перед посевом и своевременные осадки в период вегетации позволили в 2021 году сформировать достаточно высокий уровень урожая подсолнечника на уровне 21,9-34,4ц/га.  Самой высокой продуктивностью отличались посевы 20 мая на удобренном фоне с нормой высева 65 тыс.шт/га -34,4ц/га  и несколько уступал по продуктивности вариант с нормой высева 55тыс.шт/га – 32,5ц/га. В 2022  более увлажненном  году преимущество по продуктивности  было за посевом 10 мая. Размах варьирования урожайности по вариантам опыта составлял от 15,2ц/га (посев 20.05 с нормой высева 45тыс. шт/га) до 35,8ц/га (при посеве на фоне Р90, 10.05 с нормой высева 65тыс.шт/га). Не высокие запасы влаги  к началу сева(102мм) и практическое отсутствие  продуктивных осадков за период вегетации снизили продуктивности гибрида . Посевы 20 мая на обоих фонах (Р0 и Р90) формировали более высокую продуктивность агроценоза. На варианте посева 20 Мая с нормой высева 55тыс.шт/га формировался самый высокий уровень урожая 9,5ц/га 

 Поэтому по данным 3 лет исследований следует рекомендовать посев гибрида Baiterek-S 10мая на удобренном фоне с достаточным запасом влаги перед посевом в метровом слое  с нормой высева  55-65тыс.шт/га для степной зоны Северного Казахстана.
ОЦЕНКА УРОВНЯ ТЕПЛОВОГО ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ ПРИ ЛЕСНОМ ПОЖАРЕ И РАСЧЕТ ШИРИНЫ ПРОТИВОПОЖАРНОГО БАРЬЕРА
Authors: Гоман П. Н. , Гончаренко И. А. , Ильюшонок А. В.
Published: March 2024

Проведена оценка плотности лучистого теплового потока при лесных пожарах. Установлено, что уровень тепловой нагрузки в большей мере зависит от температуры пламени, нежели от его высоты и ширины. Так, при горении напочвенного покрова, с температурой огня около 1070 К уровень теплового воздействия не превышает 40 кВт/м2. При горении древесины тепловая нагрузка несколько выше и составляет 50–60 кВт/м2, что превосходит параметры воспламеняемости лесной растительности и требует создания противопожарных барьеров повышенной ширины. На основании данных по распределению тепловой нагрузки от фронта пламени и воспламеняемости лесного горючего материала предложена методика расчета ширины противопожарных барьеров, адаптированная для условий засухи с уровнем влажности напочвенного покрова 10–30 %.
АҚМОЛА ОБЛЫСЫНДАҒЫ ҚАРА ЖЕМІСТІ ЫРҒАЙ (COTONEASTER MELANOCARPUS FISCH. EX. BLYTT.) ЖЕМІСТЕРДЕГІ С ДӘРУМЕНІ ҚҰРАМЫ
Authors: Айшуқ Е. Ж. , Сәрсекова Д. Н. , Ercişli S.
Published: March 2024

Андатпа. Бұл мақалада қара жемісті ырғайдың (Cotoneaster melanocarpus Fisch. ex. Blytt.) С дәрумені (аскорбин қышқылы) бойынша фармакологиялық құндылығы туралы зерттеу ұсынылған 

Жемістер 2022 жылдың жазы мен күзінде Көкшетау (Зеренді ауылы) және Бурабай (Щучинск) мемлекеттік ұлттық табиғи саябақтарында жиналды. Химиялық талдау ШЖҚ МКК «Болашақ сарайы»-ның биотехнологиялық зертханасында титриметрия әдісімен жүргізілді. Зерттеу нәтижелері көрсеткендей, қара жемісті ырғайдың жемістеріндегі аскорбин қышқылының мөлшеріне қара жемісті ырғайдың орналасуының географиялық факторы және жинау уақыты әсер етеді. Шикізаттағы С витаминінің максималды жинақталуына тамыз айының аяғында, қыркүйектің басында жетеді. С дәруменіне ең байы Ақмола облысының солтүстік бөлігінде, Зеренді кентінде, Щучье қаласында жиналған шикізат – 0,24%, ал дәріханалардан сатып алынған қара жемісті ырғайдың жемістерінде ол небәрі 0,14% құрады. Ағаштар мен бұталардың жемістеріндегі С дәруменінің салыстырмалы талдауы 90 мг/100 грамм аскорбин қышқылының мөлшері бойынша қара жемісті ырғай көшбасшыларының қатарында екенін көрсетті. Алынған мәліметтерге сүйене отырып, ағаш-бұта өсімдігінің көбеюі – қара жемісті ырғай (Cotoneaster melanocarpus Fisch. ex. Blytt.) экономикалық мақсаттарда үлкен маңызға ие және оның жемістерін пайдалану фармакологияда кеңінен қолданыла алады.
ЗЕМЛЕУСТРОЙСТВО  ОСНОВНОЙ МЕХАНИЗМ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ЛАНДШАФТНО-ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПОДХОДА В ЗЕМЛЕДЕЛИИ АКМОЛИНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Шакенова Ж. К. , Озеранская Н. Л. , Рогатнев Ю. М.
Published: March 2024

Проблема организации использования земель сельскохозяйственного назначения актуальна в связи с их неудовлетворительным экологическим состоянием в зоне рискованного земледелия, что подтверждается изучением экологического состояния агроландшафтов Акмолинской области. Для преодоления негативных экологических процессов предлагается при проведении землеустройства использовать ландшафтно-экологический подход, основанный на изучении тенденций изменения состояния агроландшафтов. С учетом основных параметров агроландшафтов и с помощью картографического моделирования предлагается устанавливать характер использования территории пашни, организационную основу которого составляет территориальное устройство и технологии использования пахотных земель. В результате проведенной работы была установлена значимость эколого-ландшафтного подхода для земледельческой практики Северного Казахстана.
Bacterial vaginosis as a risk factor of preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM)
Authors: Anak Agung Gde Putra Wiraguna  , Luh Made Mas Rusyati  , I Dewa Ayu Vanessa Vijayamurthy
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The pathogenesis of PPROM is complex and not fully understood. Recent studies showed that such role of genital tract infection as bacterial vaginosis in the pathogenesis of PPROM turned out to be present. They produce lipase enzymes in which they can form compounds with the fibrous tissue of the amniotic membrane resulting in an increased risk of rupture of the membrane.

Objective: This study aims to prove that bacterial vaginosis is a risk factor for preterm premature rupture of membrane.

Material and methods: This research used the case-control method. Sampling was using the consecutive sampling method and had fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria with age-based matching, then vaginal swab sampling was conducted, painted with gram staining in the Dermatology and Venereology Laboratory of Sanglah Hospital, and Nugent score.

Result: Total of 76 pregnant women with 24-36 weeks of gestation were investigated, 38 mothers with PPROM and 38 mothers with normal pregnancy. The average score of Nugent at preterm PROM was 7.18 and in normal pregnancy was 2.37. Bacterial vaginosis risking for PPROM 7 times (OR= 7.0, 95% CI= 1.21-17.68, p= 0.001).

Conclusion: Bacterial vaginosis as a risk factor for the occurrence of PPROM.
Dermoscopy in superficial fungal infection
Authors: Putu Dyah Sawitri  , I Gusti Ayu Agung Dwi Karmila  , Marrietta Sugiarti Sadeli
Published: March 2024

Superficial fungal infections are one of the most common skin infection infections. It is caused by fungal pathogens and is limited to the outer layer of the skin, hair, and nails. Superficial fungal infections include dermatophytosis, superficial candidiasis, and diseases caused by Malassezia spp. Most physicians diagnose and treat superficial fungal infections based solely on clinical appearance. But unfortunately, there are many other infectious and non-infectious diseases with a similar clinical appearance.

       Dermoscopy is a practical and noninvasive imaging method that allows magnifying clinical surface images that are normally invisible under a magnifying lens. In diagnosing superficial mycosis, dermoscopy was more sensitive and specificity than potassium chloride (KOH) and fungal culture.

       More understanding is needed about the use of dermoscopy in diagnosing superficial fungal infections in the hope of providing an overview of superficial fungal infections and dermoscopy, as well as dermoscopy features in some superficial fungal infections. This article describes dermoscopic findings in various superficial fungal infections on the skin, hair, and nails.
Management of diabetic foot ulcers: dermatology perspective
Authors: Adi Agung Anantawijaya Daryogo  , Fitriani  , Soenarto Kartowigno  , Inda Astri Aryani  , Yulia Farida Yahya  , Sarah Diba  , Aurelia Stephanie
Published: March 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic and complex disease that affects various parts of the body. It can lead to multiple systemic complications and also cutaneous manifestation. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most devastating complications of DM in dermatology. The main etiology is an increase in plasma glucose, risk factors, or comorbidities due to DM itself. Neglected DFU can lead to further complications, including high amputation and mortality rates; thus, the healing of ulcers is the main objective of the treatment. Management is divided into the standard of care and adjuvant therapies. This study aims to optimize DFU management, so it can provide proper treatment and prevent complications.
Steroid-induced diabetes mellitus in pemphigus vulgaris patient at Bali Mandara Hospital: a case report
Authors: Felicia Aviana  , I Made Birawan
Published: March 2024

Background: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a blistering autoimmune disease of the skin and mucous membranes defined histologically by intraepidermal blister due to acantholysis. Systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents had greatly improved the prognosis of pemphigus. However, steroid use often leads to metabolic complications, such as diabetes mellitus. This case report describes steroid-induced diabetes mellitus in PV, where the side effect of long-term high dosages steroid used and the method to manage it can be used as a study case.

Case report: A 31-year-old man complained of new blisters from almost the entire body. He had a history of PV 1 year ago and no history of diabetes mellitus in the patient or family. He had a medication history of methylprednisolone 8 mg every 8 hours. Dermatological status showed erythema macules, extensive erosion almost on the entire body, the Nikolsky sign (+), and the Asboe-Hansen sign (+). Blood laboratory result: random blood glucose 451 mg/dl, HbA1c 12.3%.  Histopathological examination: suprabasal blister, in which the basal cells still attached to the basement membrane show a “tombstone” appearance. The diagnosis was steroid-induced diabetes in pemphigus vulgaris. He was treated with steroids and insulin.

Conclusion: Steroid use in PV treatment can lead to metabolic complications, such as diabetes mellitus. Regularly monitoring is needed to prevent complications due to steroid use.
Large acrochordon of labium majora: an unusual location
Authors: Citrashanty Irmadita , Luthfidyaningrum Hamidah , Murtiastutik Dwi , Hidayati Afif Nurul , Widyantari Septiana , Astindari Astindari , Sari Maylita
Published: March 2024

Background: Acrochordon is a soft, round or oval, pedunculated papilloma that can be tan or brown in color. Although acrochordons most commonly appear in the neck, axilla, and groin, they can also appear in unusual sites, such as penis, vulva, and perineum. Most of the lesions are small pedunculated papules or nodules approximately 2–6 mm, but rarely, particularly on the lower section of the trunk, large pedunculated acrochordons can be found. Here we present a large acrochordon on the labium majora.

Case Description: A 25 years old woman came to an outpatient clinic because there was a mass on her right labium majora ever since she gave birth three years prior. The size of the mass started off relatively small but has grown significantly over time. From dermatological examination in external genitalia region, there was a solitary, pedunculated, skin-colored mass measuring 10 × 3 cm, attached to right labium majora. There was no redness, ulceration, bleeding or discharge. Cautery excision with local anesthetic was performed to removed the mass. The histopathological examination of the specimen revealed polypoidal tissue lined by epidermal layer, there are proliferation and dilation of capillaries containing erythrocytes in the dermis layer, mild infiltration of lymphocytes and histiocytes. No evidence of malignancy.

Conclusion: We report an unusual location of acrochordon presenting with large size. Due to its atypical presentation, it may be confused with a malignancy, necessitating a pathological test. Total excision of the mass is recommended.
Differences in the diagnosis of sweat gland tumors with other histopathologically similar skin tumors
Authors: Maylita Sari  , Arisia Fadila
Published: March 2024

Sweat gland tumors are still relatively rare compared to other skin tumors. The clinical features of sweat gland tumors are non-specific and are rarely encountered in daily diagnostic practice. This article aims to explain the features of benign sweat gland tumors based on clinical and histopathological features. Many sweat gland tumors have overlapping clinical features with other tumors, whether from other adnexal tumors or even malignant tumors. Fulton et al. divided eccrine and apocrine gland tumors into six groups based on the similarity of the basic histopathological features, which could help clinicians better establish benign sweat gland tumors. The histopathological examination could complement history taking and physical examination to establish benign sweat gland tumors.
Mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV/AIDS infection: literature review
Authors: Mutia Devi  , Muhammad Izazi Hari Purwoko  , Suroso Adi Nugroho  , Yulia Farida Yahya  , Indah Astri Aryani  , Kiki Septiafni
Published: March 2024

Mucocutaneous manifestations are the first recognized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. More than 90% of HIV-infected patients develop at least one or more types of typical or atypical skin lesions during the disease. Mucocutaneous manifestation can also indicate the progression of HIV infection and cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) cell count as an indicator of the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is important to know mucocutaneous manifestations and their correlation with the patient’s immune status to provide appropriate treatment to improve the patient’s quality of life.
Systematic review of melasma treatments: advantages and disadvantages
Authors: Sang Ayu Arta Suryantari  , Ni Putu Tamara Bidari Sweta  , Elvina Veronica  , I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Rai Mulya Hartawan  , Ni Luh Putu Ratih Vibriyanti Karna
Published: March 2024

Background: Melasma is acquired chronic hyperpigmentation mainly affecting women. The pathogenesis of melasma is uncertain, but it is predominantly related to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Due to its chronic and relapsing nature, melasma is challenging to treat. The currently available treatment often has undesirable side effects and suboptimal results. The treatment principle includes protecting from UV radiation, inhibiting melanin synthesis, and increasing the pathway to remove melanin.

Objectives: To define available treatments for melasma and determine advantages and disadvantages, including topical, oral and procedural.

Method: Medline, Cochrane library and PubMed databases were searched for articles from January 2011 to June 2020. Only RCTs, comparative, prospective, retrospective and systematic reviews focusing on melasma treatments were extracted, analyzed and discussed.

Results: We found 197 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with 2314 participants included in this review. The treatments included topical, oral and procedural. In several studies, hydroquinone alone or combination remains the most effective treatment for melasma. Oral and topical tranexamic acid is a beneficial adjuvant treatment in refractory melasma with minimal adverse effects. Procedural treatments such as chemical peels, laser and light-based therapies, and microneedling have mixed and unpredictable results. Overall, the side effects tend to be mild and affect a few of the subjects. 

Conclusions: The current state of the evidence suggests that some treatments with multiple modalities have their respective advantages and disadvantages. The choice of treatment modality must be adjusted according to the type of melasma, such as its severity, extent and location. A better understanding of melasma through further research may improve the therapy options with the least adverse effects.
Artificial intelligence in skin cancer diagnosis: a literature review
Authors: Irmadita Citrashanty  , Maya Wardiana
Published: March 2024

Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into various sectors including dermatology. AI offers alternative diagnostic tools for skin cancer, especially for dermatologists who are not familiar with dermoscopy and when histopathology examinations are not available. Therefore, this paper provides a review of the role and development of AI, as well as its limitations in assisting the diagnosis of skin cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer science aiming to produce a program mimicking human cognition to analyze complex data. AI in dermatology comes in a variety of programs, such as the integration of AI in smartphone applications. From several studies, AI helps to diagnose skin cancer as early as possible resulting in early treatment and offers a more objective examination than dermoscopy which is operator-dependent. AI helps to give dermatologists consideration to perform more invasive examinations such as biopsies as well as treatment recommendations that can be done. However, AI still can not replace the ability of doctors to integrate the patient’s medical history with findings obtained from the physical examination. This breakthrough is still at an early stage which requires the support of more research with collaboration between dermatologists and computer experts.
Trends in the diagnostic approach of scabies as a neglected tropical disease
Authors: ` Reqgi First Trasia
Published: March 2024

Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that is difficult to enforce if the clinical symptoms are not typical. The diagnosis relies on clinical symptoms to be less efficient and only has a sensitivity of less than 50% because it is difficult to distinguish active infestations, residual skin reactions, or reinfestations. Misdiagnosis results in wrong treatment and causes the patient to not recover and continues to be a source of infection for the environment. The exact diagnosis of scabies is determined by finding mites or eggs on laboratory tests, but mites are difficult to find because only a few mites infest sufferers. For this reason, various studies in the world have tried to develop diagnostic methods in the enforcement of scabies. This article will describe the trend of establishing a diagnosis of scabies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages in its application.
Interaction between leprosy and HIV infection
Authors: Prima Sudarsa  , Ratih Vibriyanti Karna  , Luh Mas Rusyati
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Leprosy and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections still count as major health issues worldwide. Starting with the HIV pandemic back in the eighties, leprosy was feared to re-emerge as the HIV cases arose. Co-infections between leprosy and HIV were worried to cause an increase in leprosy cases, with worse clinical manifestation, predominantly toward the lepromatous spectrum, decrease in therapy response, and prolonged therapy period. Unlike its interaction with tuberculosis, HIV infection was turned out to not increasing nor deteriorating the manifestation of leprosy infection. All clinical spectrum of leprosy was found in HIV infection patients without predomination of lepromatous type. Responses to leprosy Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) regimen were also found similar between leprosy patients with or without HIV.

Conclusion: It is recommended to treat co-infective patients both with leprosy MDT and antiretroviral therapy. Manifestation of leprosy as a part of immune reconstitution syndrome need more attention and investigation.
High levels of zinc (Zn) as a protective factor and negatively correlated with IgM anti PGL-1 levels among household contact with multibacillary leprosy patients
Authors: Adeline Santoso  , Luh Made Mas Rusyanti  , Ketut Kwartantaya Winaya
Published: March 2024

Background: Close contacts may develop subclinical leprosy with no symptoms but with M. leprae in their blood. Zinc is said to help in the prevention of M. leprosy infection. This study aimed to determine the correlation between zinc (Zn) serum levels and IgM anti PGL-1 levels in household contacts of multibacillary type leprosy patients.

Methods: This study is cross-sectional and involves 48 leprosy subjects (33 multibacillary leprosy household contact and 15 non-contact subjects). Subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Zinc and IgM anti PGL-1 levels were derived from venous blood examined with ELISA.

Results: This study showed the mean serum zinc level of the contact groups of 60.88 ± 15.92 μg/dl and the non-contact group of 90.00 ± 7.61 μg / dl (p <0.001; CI 95%: 20.38 - 37.85). The median (interquartile range) serum levels of IgM anti PGL-1 in the contact groups was 613.00 (40 - 1433) u/ml and the non-contact groups was 99.00 (14 - 695) u/ml (p = 0.001; 95% CI: 154.162 – 610.116). The correlation analysis between serum zinc levels and IgM anti PGL-1 serum levels r= 0.644 (p<0.05). A high serum zinc level is a protective factor against high IgM anti PGL-1 levels in household contact with leprosy (PR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.20-1.09).

Conclusion: Zinc levels negatively correlate with IgM anti PGL-1 levels in subjects with household contact with multibacillary type leprosy. A high serum zinc level protects against high IgM anti PGL-1 levels.
High plasma dopamine level as a risk factor for atopic dermatitis
Authors: Made Swastika Adiguna  , Made Wardhana  , Ermon Naftali Limbara
Published: March 2024

Background: Dopamine is responsible for inflammatory response and plays a role in the skin immune system by modulating T-cells, dendritic cells, and keratinocytes which increases skin inflammatory response in atopic dermatitis (AD). Elevation of dopamine level will affect IL-6, IL-8, IL-23, Th-17, and TNF-α, which promotes keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, infiltration of inflammatory cells, angiogenesis, vasodilation, and skin barrier disruption on AD.

Objective: This study aimed to establish whether the increase of plasma dopamine level contributes to a risk factor for AD occurrence.

Methods: This is a matched-pair case-control observational analytical study which involves patients with AD and without AD as control. Samples were taken using a consecutive sampling method which fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, matched for gender and age. Plasma dopamine level was measured from venous blood and processed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The collected data were then analysed using SPSS version 20.0 with Pearson chi-square test for the odds ratio.

Results: A total of 30 samples with AD (case group) and 30 samples without AD (control group) involved in this study. This study proves that plasma dopamine levels in the case group were significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05). Odds ratio for plasma dopamine was 42.2 (95%CI: 9.5-187.2, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This study concludes that high plasma dopamine level is a risk factor for AD.
Dermatology in COVID-19 Pandemic: A review of manifestation, prevention, and treatment of personal protective equipment adverse skin reactions
Authors: I Gusti Ayu Nitya Indira  , I Made Sutha Saskara
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 poses a new challenge to healthcare workers with a new standard of care and managing COVID-19 patients. Healthcare workers must adhere to stricter hand hygiene, and the new personal protective equipment (PPE) protocol brings forth new problems for healthcare workers. Skin problems have become the most common and preventable adverse effects of the daily and prolonged use of PPE. This could inadvertently cause protocol breaches, such as mask touching, scratching, or off-protocol PPE adjustment. Damage in the skin could also cause discomfort, and skin exposure may serve as a new port of entry for a secondary infection. This study reviewed adverse effects, prevention, and therapy of skin problems related to COVID-19 PPE use.
Steatocystoma multiplex suppurativa: a case report
Authors: Rainamira Arlene , Krisnanti Inge Ade , Rihatmadja Rahadi , Suprapto Novita , Surya Danny
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) suppurativa is an inflammatory variant of SM, a benign hamartomatous disorder of pilosebaceous unit that usually occurs in early adulthood. Treatment responses are often disappointing due to widespread lesions and late diagnosis. This case report aimed to describe a male diagnosed with SM suppurativa to increase the knowledge and management of SM suppurativa.
Case: A 23-year-old male came with multiple lumps on his neck, chest, back, and extremities over the last four years. On dermatological examination, yellow to skin-colored papules, nodules, and cysts, 0.3 to 2 cm in diameter, were observed with erythematous-to-hyperpigmented macules and scars over the lesions. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed cysts with pilosebaceous-like lining and sebaceous glands adhered to the cyst’s wall. The patient diagnosed with steatocystoma multiplex SM suppurativa was treated only with a topical antibiotic and corticosteroid.
Discussions: Although the histopathological findings showed pathognomonic findings for SM, SM suppurativa was established as the working diagnosis based on the clinical and dermoscopic findings of inflammatory lesions. The biopsy of noninflammatory lesions might cause no sign of inflammation in the histopathological findings.
Conclusions: Dermoscopic findings showed a yellow structureless area with diffuse erythematous borders and histopathological findings of a pilosebaceous-like layer with sebaceous glands adhering to the cyst wall and chronic inflammation is the hallmark of SM suppurativa.
High plasma H2O2 level and low plasma catalase level as risk factors for acne vulgaris
Authors: Anak Agung Gde Putra Wiraguna  , Made Wardhana  , Made Kusuma Dewi Maharani
Published: March 2024

Background: In this recent time, ROS and oxidative stress have been said to play an important role in the pathogenesis of inflamed acne lesions. One example of ROS produced by neutrophil through phagocytosis is H2O2. Nevertheless, there is an enzymatic antioxidant which catalyses H2O2 called catalase. Imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants due to excessive ROS formation promotes the state of oxidative stress and inflammation of the acne lesion.

Objective: This study aimed to determine plasma H2O2 and catalase level as a risk factor for acne.

Methods: This matched-pair case-control observational analytic study involving 38 patients with acne and 38 patients without acne. Sampling was done using consecutive sampling which fulfils the inclusion and exclusion criteria and followed by matching with age and gender. H2O2 and catalase level measured on both groups. The analysis was done using SPSS.

Results: H2O2 mean level in the case and control group, respectively 0.68 ± 0.03 and 0.42 ± 0.04 µmol/ml. High H2O2 level was determined from cut-off point >0.62 µmol/ml. High H2O2 was a statistically significant risk factor for acne vulgaris (p<0.001; 95% CI: 4.59-40.62; OR: 13.67). The mean level of catalase in the case and control group respectively 0.48 ± 0.06 and 0.74 ± 0.07 U/ml. Low catalase level was determined from the cut-off point <0.58 U/ml. Catalase was significant risk factor for acne vulgaris (p<0.001; 95% CI: 5.18-77.21; OR: 20.00).

Conclusion: High levels of H2O2 plasma and low levels of catalase plasma is a risk factor of acne vulgaris.
The positive correlation between psoriasis vulgaris severity degree with HbA1C level
Authors: Made Swastika Adiguna  , Made Wardhana  , Fresa Nathania Rahardjo
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Psoriasis is a skin abnormality based on chronic inflammation immune-mediated. Insulin resistance and psoriasis seem to have a connection, but it has not been explained clearly. HbA1c describe the glucose concentration and demonstrate the insulin resistance condition indirectly.

Objective: This study aims to understand the correlation between psoriasis vulgaris severity degree with HbA1c.

Material and methods: This study was using a cross sectional method. Psoriasis vulgaris diagnosed clinically and assessed with the PASI score. The HbA1c level examination done by drawing venous blood then analyzed with chromatography method. Samples were selected by using inclusion and exclusion criteria and a consecutive sampling method.

Results: Total 51 subjects (33 subjects with psoriasis vulgaris and 18 subjects without psoriasis vulgaris) were included in this study. Mostly (57.6%) of the subject was mild, 24.2% moderate, and 18.2% severe psoriasis. HbA1c level of psoriasis vulgaris subjects is significantly higher than non-psoriasis vulgaris subjects (p=0.019, PR=6.545). Correlation between severity degree and HbA1c level found in positive course significantly with moderate strength of correlation (r = 0.580, p<0.001).

Conclusion: HbA1c level on psoriasis vulgaris subjects are higher than non-psoriasis vulgaris. Psoriasis vulgaris severity degree positively correlated with HbA1c.
Urticarial manifestation in COVID-19 infection: A case report
Authors: Anita M Djunaidi  , Andrew Y Wirya
Published: March 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak causes a worldwide health concern. As the epidemic progressed, several cutaneous manifestations are increasingly noticed; therefore, the authors hope this report will provide additional information that may benefit fellow healthcare professionals.

Case report: A 45 years old Javanese female patient complained of fatigue, dry cough, dyspepsia, and reddish pruritic swelling on her face for one day. There was no fever, dyspnea, anosmia, diarrhea, or uvula, tongue, vocal cords, and the airway problem. She had no history of food or drug allergy, urticaria, other comorbidities, or any medicine consumption in the last 15 days. Facial dermatological status showed circumscribed, raised, erythematous areas of edema, slightly pruritic. Normal vital signs. Blood laboratory results: leucocyte 5.760/mL, decreased ALC 818/mL, increased NLR 5.0. Chest X-ray showed an increase in bronchovascular pattern and slight opacity on the peripheral, basal part of both hemithorax. COVID-19 rapid test was positive for IgM, and her PCR of upper-airway secretions revealed positive COVID-19 infection. The diagnoses were COVID-19 infection, dyspepsia, and urticaria. The treatments were levofloxacin, isoprinosine, chloroquine sulfate, omeprazole, fluimucyl, vitamin C, and diphenhydramine. Within three days of treatment, the urticaria started to fade off, and her overall condition improved.

Conclusion: The COVID-19 poses a global challenge in the health sector, and one of its various manifestations is cutaneous symptoms. Further research is necessary to elucidate how COVID-19 triggers dermatological symptoms.
Selection of topical corticosteroids in children atopic dermatitis
Authors: Aurelia Stephanie  , Prima Sanjiwani Saraswati Sudarsa  , Luh Mas Rusyati
Published: March 2024

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically starts in childhood with classic symptoms of dry and itchy skin that occurs continuously and recurrences and even causes sleep disorders and skin that is susceptible to infection. AD sufferers often have atopic comorbidities such as asthma and allergic rhinitis in themselves and their families. The effects of this itching cycle result in growth disturbance and decreased quality of life for AD patients and their parents. Moderate and severe AD have an impact on parents, the stress in medication, and care, which takes up time and money. Atopic dermatitis is due to damage to the skin barrier, so the principle of management is to improve the skin barrier so that the inflammatory process can be avoided. The course of AD is chronic and relapsing; generally, patients come for treatment with an acute phase that sometimes requires topical corticosteroids. However, topical corticosteroids (TC) are used only to treat the acute phase for a short period. After the acute lesions have subsided, corticosteroids can be stopped immediately to prevent side effects and continue with daily skincare.

Conclusion: Topical corticosteroids are first-line therapy in the acute phase. The choice of TC is based on age, body location, dosage, and severity of AD. If the acute lesion has subsided, then corticosteroids can be stopped and substituted with other antipruritic therapy and moisturizer.
MHD Fluid Flow Bounded by Two Parallel Vertical Plates in A Porous Media with Heat Transfer
Authors: Kariuki John King’ori , Wafula Maurine Maraka , Njau Lawrence
Published: March 2024

We are investigating Magneto hydrodynamic fluid flow between two parallel vertical plates in a porous media with heat transfer. We will nondimensionalize the governing equations and then transform the resulting equations using the central difference approximation method. We will simulate the resulting equations using MATLAB to establish the effect of non dimensionalized parameters on the fluid velocity and temperature. We will graphically present the effect of the Darcy, Hartmann, Prandtl, and Reynolds numbers on the velocity and temperature profile. We have made the following conclusions from this study. The fluid velocity is inversely proportional to Darcy’s and Hartmann’s numbers. Fluid velocity increases as the Reynolds number is increased. Fluid temperature declines with a rise in the Prandtl number when the distance between the plates is greater than one and increases the fluid temperature when the distance between plates is less than one. Fluid temperature increases as Hartmann and Darcy numbers are increased. No velocity and temperature profile effect exists on varying Prandtl and Reynolds numbers. The findings have practical applications in industrial processes such as cooling systems.
HĀKĀNĪ’DEN NEF’Ī’YE ŞAİRLERİN EKMEK KAVGASI
Authors: Karaköse Saadet
Published: March 2024

Ekmek, kültür ve edebiyatımızda rızk anlamında kullanılan bir kelimedir. Ma’işet, ma’āş kelimeleri Arapça olup aynı anlamda kullanılır. Bir yudum su, bir lokma ermek, bir kaşık aş terkipleri de rızkı simgeler. Ekmeğini taştan çıkarmak, ekmek parası kazanmak, ekmeğini tuza banmak, ekmek kapısını kapatmak, ekmeğine katık bulamamak, dilimizdeki kazançla ilgili deyimlerdir. Her ne kadar kendi meslekleri olsa da şairler madden-manen bir hamiye ihtiyaç duymuşlardır. Yetenekli olanlar yükselmiş; saray çevrelerine kadar ulaşabilmişlerdir. Ancak zirvedeki fırtınalarda tutunabilmek şüphesiz ayrı bir siyaset gerektirir. Siyasete kadir olamayanların ikbali, idbara dönüşür. Hākānī ve Nef’ī, haset elinden ekmeği kana bulanmış; rakip zoruyla zirveden tepe üstü düşmüş şairlerden sadece iki örnektir.
Aklî, Akîlî, Âkilî, Âkil Mahlaslı Şairler Üzerine Analitik Bir Değerlendirme ve Aklî'nin Kâsımî Mecmuası’ndaki Şiirleri
Authors: İçli Ahmet
Published: March 2024

Müelliflerin ve eserlerinin değerlendirildiği, edebiyat/sanat algılarının, eğilimlerinin sunulduğu, üslup ve sanat anlayışlarının tespit edildiği tezkireler ve benzer yapıdaki eserler, edebiyat tarihine katkı sunan önemli kaynaklar arasındadır. Çeşitli nedenlerle tezkirelerde adına rastlanmayan veya isimleri tezkirelere alınmayan şairler olabilmektedir. Bu eksikliğin kimi zaman mecmualar tarafından kapatıldığı görülmektedir. Şiir mecmualarının, şairlerin görünürlüğünü sağlayan önemli kaynaklar arasında yer aldığı söylenebilir. Ancak mecmuaların tam anlamıyla bu görevi üstlendiği söylenemez. Çünkü mecmualar da derleyicilerin bilgi, birikim, araştırma, algı ve zevkine göre şekillenmektedir. Tezkirelerde madde başı olarak geçmeyen bir şairin bilgisinin, herhangi bir tezkirede satır aralarında geçmesi olağan bir durumdur. Başka bir eserde veya şiirde bir şair (müellif) hakkında yapılan değerlendirmeler, o şairin varlığına işaret eden hususlardandır. Divan edebiyatında Aklî mahlasıyla şiirleri olup tezkirelerde madde başı olarak yer alan şairler söz konusudur. Ayrıca tezkireler dışında, Aklî’ye dair bilgilerin verildiği ve atıfların yapıldığı bazı şiirler söz konusudur. Çeşitli mecmualarda Aklî mahlaslı şiirlere ve bu şairler hakkında küçük de olsa kimliklerine dair bilgilere ulaşılabilmektedir. Çalışmamız, Aklî mahlaslı şairlerin değerlendirilmesi ve tasnifiyle birlikte, Kâsımî’nin derlediği Bahru’l-Maârif olarak da adlandırılan şiir mecmuasında geçen Aklî’nin şiirlerinin yayımı çerçevesindedir. Çalışmamızda, şiirlerinin çeviri yazısı verilen Aklî, tezkirelerin bugüne kadar incelenen ve yayınlanan nüshalarına göre madde başı olarak tanıtılmamıştır.
Dampak penggunaan zat aditif makanan terhadap kesehatan
Authors: Ratnasari Dewi
Published: March 2024

Latar belakang: Penggunaan BPT sintesis sangat luas penggunaannya mencakup semua bahan pangan termasuk jajanan anak-anak. Usia anak-anak dan  remaja adalah masa perkembangan dan pertumbuhan sehingga dibutuhkan asupan makanan yang bergizi. Namun keberadaan BPT sintesis tentunya kurang baik bagi kesehatan apabila dikonsumsi secara berlebihan dan dalam jangka panjang bisa menimbulkan penyakit.
Metode: Bentuk kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa edukasi dampak penggunaan zat aditif makanan terhadap kesehatan dengan media kuliah Whatapps (Kulwap). Kegiatan penyuluhan ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 24 Agustus 2021.
Hasil: Respon positif diberikan peserta kulwap terhadap kejelasan dan manfaat terhadap materi yang disampaikan.
Kesimpulan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan tema dampak penggunaan zat aditif makanan terhadap kesehatan memberikan pengetahuan sehingga peserta kulwap berpendapat bahwa akan lebih berhati-hati lagi dalam memilih makanan, penggunaan zat aditif sebaiknya dibatasi penggunaannya dan mulai lagi menggunakan bahan-bahan alami.
Edukasi pemberian makanan pendamping ASI melalui Whatsapp group saat pandemi COVID-19 bagi kader Posyandu Kecamatan Pasawahan, Purwakarta
Authors: Harfika Aviani
Published: March 2024

Latar belakang: Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu (MPASI) merupakan salah satu kunci keberhasilan 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK). Masalah pemberian MPASI banyak dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor salah satunya adalah rendahnya pengetahuan terhadap praktik pemberian MPASI. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi pemberian MPASI melalui WhatsApp Group (WAG) khususnya pada kader Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) di Kecamatan Pasawahan, Kabupaten Purwakarta saat pandemi Covid-19.
Metode: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan pada tanggal 28 September 2021 melalui media WAG dengan sasaran kader Posyandu Kecamatan Pasawahan, Purwakarta sebanyak 124 orang. Bentuk kegiatan berupa edukasi melalui Kuliah WhatsApp (Kulwap). Evaluasi kegiatan diberikan diakhir Kulwap dengan memberikan formulir terhadap materi.
Hasil: Peserta memberikan respon positif (100%) terhadap materi yang disampaikan. Edukasi gizi melalui WAG juga dapat menjadi alternatif dalam memberikan informasi terkait gizi dan kesehatan terutama pada kondisi pandemi Covid-19.
Kesimpulan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa edukasi pemberian MPASI kepada kader posyandu memberikan respon yang baik dan dapat memberikan tambahan informasi kepada para kader Posyandu.
Penyuluhan gizi seimbang bagi ibu hamil di Desa Sukajadi Kecamatan Pondoksalam Kabupaten Purwakarta
Authors: Rahman Listhia Hardiati
Published: March 2024

Latar belakang: Wilayah Desa Sukajadi merupakan salah satu lokus stunting yang menjadi lokasi pengabdian masyarakat Salah satu peran institusi pendidikan untuk membantu mencegah stunting adalah dengan pemberian edukasi kepada ibu hamil. Selama kehamilan, gizi berperan penting terhadap ibu dan janin yang dikandungnya. Gizi ibu hamil yang baik dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan janin, mengurangi risiko cacat lahir, dan memastikan berat badan lahir sehat. Ibu hamil perlu mengonsumi gizi seimbang dengan tetap memperhatikan aktivitas fisik, kebersihan, dan pemantauan berat badan.
Metode: Metode penyuluhan/edukasi tentang gizi seimbang bagi ibu hamil di Desa Sukajadi. Selain itu diberikan juga materi terkait aktivitas fisik dan pentingnya menjaga kebersihan bagi ibu hamil.
Hasil: sebagian besar responden (75%) memilih sangat setuju terhadap materi yang disampaikan sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat. Sebanyak 75% menyatakkan setuju dengan materi yang disampaikan jelas dan menarik, dan secara umum masyarakat juga puas terhadap kegiatan penyuluhan. Dari segi waktu, sebagian besar (66,7%) menyatakan cukup. Sedangkan dari kebermanfaaan, 50% mengatakan sangat setuju dan 50% mengatakan setuju. Sebanyak 67,7% respon menyatakan setuju bahwa kegiatan penyuluhan perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan.
Kesimpulan: Peserta penyuluhan memberikan respon postif terhadap kegiatan penyuluhan yang dilakukan.