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Epidemiological and mycological profile of superficial mycoses in diabetic patient
Authors: Fatiha Bousnina  , Oumaima Nassiri  , Oumaima kharkhach  , Asmae Rhoubi  , Samira Laghzaoui  , Aziza Hami
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Superficial mycoses, especially those of nails, scalp and skin, are very common in various countries. The presence of specific terrain, as well as other factors, can affect the prevalence of these. In this sense, diabetic patients are more susceptible to infections especially fungal infections because of changes in the immune system and macro and microvascular changes. The objective of our study was to determine the epidemiological and mycological profile of superficial mycoses in diabetic patients at the Mohammed VI Hospital in Oujda (Morocco). Material and methods: This is a retrospective, observational and descriptive study spread over 34 months, from January 2021 to October 2023 at the Parasitology-Mycology laboratory of the Mohammed VI Hospital Center of Oujda. We collected demographic and mycological data for the included patients. In the laboratory, upon reception of the samples, a direct examination (DE) of the sample was obtained after clarification by KOH to better visualize the mycelial filaments or yeasts and culture on both media: Sabouraud with chloramphenicol and Sabouraud with chloramphenicol and cycloheximide is systematically carried out. Results: We collected 136 diabetic patients referred to our laboratory for suspicion of superficial mycosis. The latter was confirmed in 46 of the 136 diabetic patients (33.82%) referred to our laboratory, which corresponds to 50 lesions among the 166 sites taken, a prevalence of 30.12%. At the mycological examination, the DE allowed the confirmation of the diagnosis of mycoses in 64% (n=32) and showed most often mycelial filaments (n=21; 65.62%) especially at the level of the feet and yeasts were observed in particular at the level of the nails of the hands (n=11; 34.37%). While culture was positive in all cases without exception (100%; n=50), dermatophytes were the most frequently isolated fungi (n=30; 60%), followed by yeasts (n=20; 40%). By species, T. rubrum (n=30; 60%) was the only isolated dermatophyte species, followed by Candida albicans (n=17; 34%). Conclusion: In recent years, we have seen an increase in the prevalence of superficial mycoses in diabetic patients which is why we conducted this study. The results show on the one hand that the most isolated fungi in the superficial mycoses of these patients are dominated by dermatophytes, as T. rubrum represents the most frequently encountered species. Furthermore, the high prevalence of the latter demonstrates the significance of implementing important prevention measures.
Noise and PM2.5 levels in children's park adjacent to airport
Authors: Shigeru Suna
Published: March 2024

Background: Sanuki Kodomo-no-Kuni Children's park adjacent to Takamatsu airport is a facility where visitors can watch airplanes take off and land up close and learn about science and technology. However, because it is not a school facility, the hygienic conditions such as noise and PM2.5 levels are not well known despite the current situation where many infants and elementary school students use this facility. Method: Noise and PM2.5 levels were measured at a point in the park 170 m from the runway center. Rsults: Three takeoffs and three landings were made during the measurement period. Instantaneous noise levels of 92.5 to 96.5 dB(A) were recorded during takeoff and 79.9 to 82.2 dB(A) during landing. The PM2.5 level every 30 minutes was 8 μg/m3 at the beginning of the measurement, but 21 μg/m3 was measured at the end, and a trend of increasing PM2.5 levels over time was observed. Conclusion: Noise levels during takeoffs and landings were instantaneous but high. Since previous studies have reported health effects of chronic exposure to aircraft noise, including misbehaviours in young children, memory loss in school children, increased birth rate of low birthweight infants, and hearing loss due to chronic exposure. It was considered desirable to avoid excessive exposure to aviation noise.
Target identification and validation in research
Authors: Keerthana N  , Koteeswaran K
Published: March 2024

Target identification is a critical step in biomedical research because it lays the groundwork for the development of new therapies and drugs. Genetic research, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic sequencing, functional genomics, and data integration, is crucial for understanding disease genetics and potential treatment targets. Transcriptomics and proteomics give data on gene and protein expression, making it easier to identify targets in dysregulated diseases. Target identification is essential for drug discovery, precision medicine, lowering medication attrition, increasing therapeutic efficacy, and, eventually, transforming patient care and drug development. Target validation is a critical stage in drug development because it verifies that revealed molecular targets play a substantial role in disease progression and are therefore suitable for treatment. It employs a range of approaches, including genetic validation, pharmacological validation, and animal model validation. Target validation assures that discovered targets are physiologically relevant, druggable, and have a direct impact on disease processes, thereby reducing pharmaceutical attrition, promoting precision medicine, and hastening therapeutic development. Historically, target identification relied on limited knowledge, typically through candidate-based techniques based on assumptions or prior observations. Target validation experiments looked into how gene knockdown or RNA interference affected illness symptoms. Genomics, proteomics, and functional genomics have all made advances in recent years, as have high-throughput screening and data integration. CRISPR-based technologies and high-throughput sequencing have assisted in the validation of targets. Single-cell validation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, advanced in vitro models like organoids, and patient-derived models will all help to make future assessments of target relevance and treatment responses more precise and individualized. These developments have the potential to dramatically revolutionize research target identification and validation.
Comparison of Thermal and Mechanical Pain Testing Modalities in Sprague Dawley and Fischer 344 Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: McNew James F , Davis Daniel J , Grimsrud Kristin N , Bryda Elizabeth C
Published: March 2024

While rodents are used extensively for studying pain, there is a lack of reported direct comparisons of thermal and mechani- cal pain testing methods in rats of different genetic backgrounds. Understanding the range of interindividual variability of withdrawal thresholds and thermal latencies based on these testing methods and/or genetic background is important for appropriate experimental design. Testing was performed in two common rat genetic backgrounds: outbred Sprague–Dawley (SD) and inbred Fischer 344 (F344). Male and female, 10- to 14-wk-old F344 and SD rats were used to assess withdrawal thresholds in 3 different modalities: the Randall-Selitto test (RST), Hargreaves test (HT), and tail flick test (TFT). The RST was performed by using an operator-controlled handheld instrument to generate a noxious pressure stimulus to the left hind paw. The HT and the TFT used an electronically controlled light source to deliver a noxious thermal stimulus to the left hind paw or tail tip, respectively. Rats of each sex and genetic background underwent one type of test on day 0 and day 7. Withdrawal thresholds and thermal latencies were compared among tests. No significant differences were observed. Our findings can serve as a guide for researchers considering these nociceptive tests for their experiments.
Application of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Method to Maintain Body Temperature Stability of Low Birth Weight (LBW) Babies at Toto Kabila Gorontalo Hospital
Authors: Apriana Rista , Syahrir Akifa , Sunge Grace Wellyana
Published: March 2024

Background:  LBW infants are infants born with a weight of less than 2500 grams. Due to their larger surface area-to-body weight ratio, they are highly susceptible to thermoregulation system disturbances, such as hypothermia. One non-pharmacological intervention to maintain body temperature in infants is the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method, as it helps stabilize heart rate and respiration and reduces the risk of infections in infants. Aim: To describe the results of applying the KMC method to LBW infants at RSUD Toto Kabila Regional Public Hospital. Method: The study design used is a descriptive case study involving three participants. The data will be presented using tables and described to illustrate the results and describe the application of the KMC method on LBW infants. Result: All three respondents experienced different increases in body temperature after applying the KMC method. The highest temperature increase was 1.9°C, while the lowest temperature increase was 1°C. Conclusion: The application of the KMC method was able to maintain normal body temperature stability, as demonstrated by the pre- and post-measurement results of body temperature after three days of applying the method on three LBW infants at RSUD Toto Kabila Regional Public Hospital.Keywords:  LBW Kangaroo Mother Care, Body Temperature Stability
Description Of Optimization Of Education About The Rights And Obligations Of New Patients And Family : Pilot Study
Authors: Krisna Dimas Adi , Kusumaningsih Dewi , Kristanto Eka Yudha , Nopriyanto Dwi
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Nursing services are part of health services which play a major role in determining health services. Nursing as a profession and nurses as professional staff and are responsible for providing nursing services according to their competence and authority independently or in collaboration with other health members. These patient rights and obligations can be fulfilled by nurses through the orientation carried out by nurses for new patients. New patient orientation is a contract between the nurse and the patient or family where there is an agreement between the nurse and the patient or family in providing nursing care. Objective: Optimize the implementation of education on the rules, rights and obligations of new patients and families through innovative use of welcome books/booklets. Method: This research uses a descriptive research design with a pilot study approach. The sample for this research was nurses in the children's inpatient room at Hospital The instrument used is the SOP observation sheet for implementing new patient admissions used in the room, using the Welcome Book/Booklet. Results: Observation results of the implementation of new patient admissions in the children's inpatient room at Hospital X after using the welcome book/booklet for 5 nurses in the good category. Conclusion: Implementation of new patient admissions through a pilot study approach with analysis using fishbone diagrams and implementation of actions using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check and Action) concept during the evaluation showed improvements in implementation.Keywords : New Patient Orientation, Rules of Procedure, Patient Rights and Obligations
The Relationship between Diabetes Mellitus with Senile Cataracts
Authors: Shaifullah Muhammad , Fatmawati Nur Khoma , Ismail Sjarif
Published: March 2024

A cataract is any condition of cloudiness of the eye lens (lens opacity) caused by denaturation of lens proteins, lens hydration, or both. Senile cataract refers to cataracts suffered by patients aged > 50 years. Cataract is a multifactorial disease. About 90% of cataract incidence is related to age. Other factors such as radiation exposure, trauma, medicine, or the presence of systemic disorders are also involved in diabetes melitus. The study’s goal was to analyze the relationship between diabetes mellitus and the incidence of senile cataract. The research was carried out using an analytical observational method and utilized a case-control study approach with individual matching. The data was taken from the medical record installation at the Eye Clinic of SMEC Samarinda with a purposive sampling method. The sample in this study included patients with eye disorders or diseases.The patients with a cataract diagnosis were involved as the case group, while non-cataract patients as the control group. All patients were received treatment at the SMEC Samarinda Eye Clinic in the period January to December 2021 and already met the research sample criteria. The data then tested using the Chi-Square test with a significance value of p <0.05, which was considered significant. A total of 334 samples were obtained, consisting of 167 case samples and 167 control samples. The results indicated that there was a relationship between diabetes mellitus and senile cataract (p = 0.000) with an odds ratio (OR) value of 3.150. It can be concluded that diabetes mellitus had a relationship with the incidence of senile cataract, since patients with diabetes mellitus were 3.150 times more at risk of suffering senile cataracts than non-diabetics patients.
Profile of Cervical Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy at Abdoel Wahab Sjahranie Hospital Samarinda for the 2020-2021 Period
Authors: Rahma Rosyida Muthia , Sawitri Endang , Achmad Andika Adi Saputra , Ngo Novia Fransiska , Yuniati Yuniati
Published: March 2024

Cervical cancer was a malignant disease of the cervix caused by infection with HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which was spread through skin contact, mainly due to sexual activity. There were many risk factors that cause HPV infection. Generally, cervical cancer was only discovered at an advanced stage. The treatment for cervical cancer recurrent or metastases was chemotherapy. This study aimed to determined the profile of cervical cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at the Abdoel Wahab Sjahranie Hospital Samarinda for the 2020-2021 period. The research design was descriptive observational with a cross-sectional approach by took affordable samples. The samples obtained as many as 95 samples. The results showed that the low-risk age (<35 years) were 6.3% and the high-risk age (≥ 35 years) 93.7%, with the mean age was 48.49 years; low education level were 33.7%, moderate 54.7%, and high 11.6%; patients who were nullipara 3.2%, primipara 13.7%, multipara 68.4%, and grande multipara 14.7%; single agent chemotherapy regimen 86.3% and combined agent 13.7%. The conclusion that most cervical cancer patients who undergoing chemotherapy were at high-risk age, moderate education level, multipara, and chemotherapy regimen single agent.
Physical and mechanical properties of grain of spring barley varieties in the conditions of Tatarstan
Authors: Blokhin V. I. , Nikiforova I. Yu. , Ganieva I. S. , Lanochkina M. A. , Malafeeva Yu. V. , Dyurbin D. S.
Published: March 2024

The aim of the work is to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of grain of spring barley varieties cultivated in the conditions of the Predkamsk zone of the Republic of Tatarstan. The research was conducted in Tatarsky Research Institute of Agriculture FRC of Kazan Research Center RAS in 2015–2022. In the conditions of the Predkamsk zone, on average over the years of research, the late maturing variety Endan was characterized by reliably high values of 1000 grain weight (48.5 g), the early maturing variety Kamashevsky – reliably high values of natural grain weight (686, 3 g/l), convergence from 2.8 x 20 mm sieve (33.9 %) and coarseness (70.02 %), medium maturing variety Raushan – higher variability in 1000 grain weight (18.6 %), convergence from 2.8 and 2.5 x 20 mm sieves (55.6 and 29.7 %, respectively) and coarseness (39.5 %). The direct dependence of the mass of 1000 grains, runoff from the sieve 2.8 x 20 mm and coarseness on the sum of precipitation (r = 0.41/0.58/0.56, respectively), GTC (r = 0.40/0.58/0.55, respectively) and inverse dependence of these physical and mechanical properties on the average daily air temperature (r = -0.51/-0.62/-0.63, respectively) of the interphase period "earing-full ripeness" were established at 1% significance level. Judging by the value of the coefficient of determination (r2), the most closely related to the average daily air temperature are the signs "mass of 1000 grains", "drift from the sieve 2.8 x 20 mm" and "coarseness". The analysis of path coefficients revealed a high direct positive contribution (0.87) of 2.8 x 20 mm sieve runoff and an average direct positive contribution (0.43) of 2.5 x 20 mm sieve runoff to grain yield. Under the conditions of the Predkamsk zone, the prevailing contribution to the total variance of the traits "drift from the sieve 2.8 x 20 mm", "coarseness", "weight of 1000 grains", "bulk grain weight", "drift from the sieve 2.5 x 20 mm" was made by the factor "year", which accounted for (in descending order) 81.7...80.3...76.6...76.2. 68.7 %, respectively.
Analysis of the variability of morphometric and physiological parameters of grain crops when using biofertilizers
Authors: Fedorova D. G. , Galaktionova L. V.
Published: March 2024

Currently, solving the problem of improving agricultural crops’ productivity is of great relevance. The parameters of photosynthetic activity play an important role in photosynthesis and ensure the efficient functioning of plants under various conditions. Understanding of these processes helps better understand the mechanisms of plant growth and development, as well as develop methods to increase productivity and resistance to stress conditions. The purpose of the current study was to estimate the effect of biofertilizers on the functioning of the photosynthetic apparatus and the variability of the area of leaf blades of agricultural grain crops (durum wheat, spring barley), and to establish the dependence of productivity on the ameliorant used. The objects of study were the spring barley variety ‘Anna’ and the durum wheat variety ‘Orenburgskaya’. The area of the leaf blade was measured by scanning using the APFill Ink&Toner Coverage Meter program. To determine the chlorophyll content, there was used a portable N-tester. There has been reliably established positive correlation between productivity increase and the size of the leaf blade of the experimental plants. The application of the studied biofertilizer has had a positive effect on chlorophyll increase in the barley leaf blades. This explains the possibility of changing the studied parameters by agricultural methods (fertilizer application). There has been found a significant correlation (at p˂0.05) between the height parameters with a number of seeds in a head (r = 0.63) and a leaf blade area (r = 0,69), a number of seeds in a head and productivity (r = 0.86). As a result of the study, there has been established a relationship between some quantitative parameters of the seed material (head length – number of seeds in a head), and a positive correlation was identified between a leaf area and a head length (r = 0.69). There has been obtained a significant dependence of barley productivity on the ameliorant used. At the same time, the productivity increase when using fertilizer compared to the control was 58.9 %.
Building sustainability and community involvement at Tangguh Waste Bank
Authors: Hermahayu Hermahayu , Amrul Haq Akhmad Liana , Faizah Rayinda , Az Zahra Aning , Qomariyah Laili
Published: March 2024

Tangguh Waste Bank is located in Wonosuko Hamlet, Tegalrejo Village, Tegalrejo District, Magelang Regency. The Tangguh Waste Bank has recently been established, so there are several shortcomings, including a lack of understanding of community ecoliteracy, which hinders community involvement in managing waste more broadly. To overcome these obstacles, community service activities were carried out with program targets for waste bank administrators based on a green economy. The implementation of the service uses a participatory approach method, focusing on: 1) socialization of the management of waste banks and reading corners, 2) training and guidance on the management of waste banks and reading corners, 3) outbound management of waste banks and the community to increase cooperation and cohesiveness between members. The results achieved through this activity include the preparation of a one-year work program for Tangguh Waste Bank management, equipped with a timeline and the person responsible for each sub-work program. Additionally, the level of management participation in activities increased by 53%.
Empowering palliative care health cadres in the homecare-based management of post-stroke patients
Authors: Isrofah Isrofah , Wulandari Irine Dwitasari , Nugroho Santoso Tri , Martyastuti Nonik Eka , Kurniadi Slamet , Barokatazzahro Abroza , Allyana Rista , Salwa Arfiyati
Published: March 2024

Stroke causes disability and weakness, resulting in decreased functional ability. Palliative care is actively provided for stroke sufferers in the terminal phase. The majority of stroke clients experience residual symptoms such as paralysis, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, difficulty speaking, and inability to understand other people's speech. The prolonged illness or the difficulty of recovering as usual creates stressors for both the patient and the family caring for them. The aim of this activity is to provide accurate information regarding post-stroke patient care by empowering palliative care health cadres (KAK LIA). This activity employs a participant active learning approach, where participants actively engage in training and mentoring activities. The methods used include lectures, question and answer sessions, and practical exercises. The activity consists of six stages: preparation, initial intervention, internal intervention, final intervention, mentoring, and evaluation. The result of this community service activity was an increase in participants' knowledge, with the majority shifting from poor knowledge (75%) to very good (90%).
Enhancing first aid knowledge for students at SDN Mojorejo 2 Sragen
Authors: Sari Irma Mustika , Noorratri Erika Dewi
Published: March 2024

Elementary education is a time when children actively interact with their friends. Play interactions sometimes carry a risk of injury for elementary school children. The national incidence of injuries at school is 5.4%. The highest prevalence rate of injury occurs in school children, namely 13%, and in the age range of 5-14 years. Inappropriate first aid can have detrimental effects on the victim. The aim of this community service activity is to increase students' knowledge of first aid for minor injuries. The method of implementing the service is through counseling using video media and training in treating minor injuries. After providing counseling and training on treating minor injuries to students at SDN Mojorejo II Sragen, they showed an increase in "good" knowledge of 74.0%, then the level of "sufficient" knowledge was 20.8%, and the level of "poor" knowledge was 5.2%. It can be concluded that the community service activities are going well, and it is hoped that students will be able to apply the knowledge about treating minor injuries obtained in the family and community environment.
Innovation in producing virgin coconut oil without heating in Pekon Bumiratu, Pringsewu
Authors: Laila Aspita , Ambarwati Yuli , Hendri John , Setyarini M , Bahri Syaiful
Published: March 2024

Among the various potential gardens in Pekon Bumiratu, Pagelaran District, Pringsewu Regency, coconut plants stand out. However, the processing of coconut produce by farmers is suboptimal, as the coconut yield is typically consumed or sold without undergoing processing. This is primarily due to the limited knowledge and skills of local farmers regarding coconut processing and its derivatives. This activity aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of coconut farmers in processing coconuts into Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) using a non-heating method. The activities involved a combination of lecture methods and practical demonstrations. The VCO produced during the activities underwent laboratory analysis to assess its quality. The results of the activity indicate a significant increase in understanding by 61.6%. This suggests a substantial improvement in public knowledge regarding the processing of coconuts into VCO. Laboratory analysis of the VCO produced by the participants revealed a water content of 0.18%, an iodine value of 8,150 g iod/100g, a free fatty acid content of 0.17%, and a peroxide value of 1.32 mg/Kg Ek. These results align with the quality standards outlined in SNI 7381-2008 for VCO.
Empowering product photography skills among teenagers in Gunung Village, Boyolali Regency
Authors: Kusuma Arif Surya , Artiar Umda Garit , Azizah Alya Nur
Published: March 2024

Smartphones are devices equipped with numerous fascinating features, leading people to become increasingly attached to and dependent on this technology. However, in Gunung Village, there are still relatively few individuals who can utilize this medium for profitable production. One example is the utilization of the smartphone camera feature for product photography. The aim of this community service is to enhance teenagers' understanding and skills in practicing the basics of product photography using a smartphone. This enhancement enables them to present their potential products more professionally. The method employed involves providing instruction on basic photography and engaging in practical product photography sessions. The focus of this service is on processed food products from the partners. The outcomes of this service were significant, as evidenced by an average increase of 34.28% in test results regarding product photography material. Additionally, participants successfully produced product photos aligned with the objectives and techniques of product photography.
Enhancing lecturers' productivity through AI in Universitas Slamet Riyadi, Surakarta
Authors: Sarungu Lukas Maserona , Wirawan Riska , Nugroho Agung Yudhistira
Published: March 2024

One of the challenges in enhancing the productivity of FISIP UNISRI lecturers is the suboptimal utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support their work, along with inefficient implementation of AI. This service has dual objectives: introducing AI to those unfamiliar with it and providing education on crafting effective prompts to ensure AI-generated responses meet expectations. To achieve these goals, the method involves delivering focused material on AI introduction and prompt creation effectiveness. Results from this program indicate that all 8 lecturers who had not used AI before are now proficient and frequently utilize AI (100%). Additionally, among the 10 lecturers with prior AI experience, 8 individuals (80%) reported the training's benefits in enhancing prompt creation effectiveness, leading to more elaborate and expectation-aligned AI outputs.
Knowledge enhancement for cadres: Malaria surveillance and vector control in Kaligesing, Purworejo Regency
Authors: Martini Martini , Udiyono Ari , Adi Mateus Sakundarno , Kusariana Nissa , Fauzi Muh , Sutiningsih Dwi
Published: March 2024

Purworejo is among the districts with the highest malaria cases in Central Java, reaching 517 cases in 2021 and 544 cases in 2022. Kaligesing District, in particular, recorded the highest number of malaria cases in Purworejo Regency in 2022, with an API of 5.5 per 1000 population. The high incidence of malaria is influenced by various risk factors, including limited public understanding of malaria and community-based surveillance. Additionally, the less-than-optimal control of malaria vectors in the community contributes to this issue. The objective of this service is to reduce malaria cases in Kaligesing District by enhancing the understanding of Village Malaria Cadres and Interpreters (JMD) regarding malaria surveillance and vector control. The method involves providing surveillance assistance and conducting malaria vector control training for cadres and JMD. Results from this program indicate a significant improvement in participants' general knowledge. The paired samples t-test revealed an average score of 58.2% before training and 79.6% after training, with a p-value 0.0001. This demonstrates a substantial difference in participants' knowledge before and after training. Consequently, this activity is deemed successful in enhancing the knowledge of cadres and JMD regarding malaria surveillance and vector control.
Building motivation and entrepreneurship spirit in the women farmer group of Bola Village
Authors: Sa'ban L.M. Azhar , Arham La Ode Muhammad , Hartawati Nanda , Pratama Jestino Andre
Published: March 2024

Increasing the entrepreneurial spirit among the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Bola Village, Batuga District, South Buton Regency, is the aim of this Community Service (PKM). This activity employs the method of delivering materials and facilitating discussions on how to cultivate entrepreneurial motivation within the Bola Village Women's Farmer Group. The results of the activity indicate that participants have become more motivated to pursue entrepreneurship. Despite having hectic daily schedules, participants are equipped with the tools for future entrepreneurship. They have boosted coffee production and introduced innovations in processing coffee into value-added food products. The knowledge acquired from this activity is expected to offer deeper insights into entrepreneurial activities among the Bola Village Women's Farmer Group. Furthermore, it is anticipated that this activity will inspire individuals to persist in developing their businesses.
Empowering the community through financial planning to increase family economic independence in South Tangerang
Authors: Purbaningrum Dini Gandini , Izzatusholekha Izzatusholekha , Sunarti Sunarti
Published: March 2024

Rukun Tetangga 03 and 02 in Rukun Warga 01, Rempoa Village, East Ciputat District, South Tangerang City, are geographically suburban areas near Jakarta. The environment is characterized by urban villages, with most residents having completed primary education. The majority of residents fall into the middle to lower-class economic category. Facing post-pandemic economic challenges, residents often opt for cooperative loans. Limited financial knowledge leads to inadequate attention to sound financial management. In response to these challenges, this service program focuses on educating residents about family financial planning and management. The stages of the activity include problem identification, program implementation, and evaluation. The results of the educational activities demonstrate an increase in knowledge related to family financial planning and management.
Potential mapping and zoning division in the development of integrated organic areas in Kalurahan Patuk, Gunungkidul
Authors: Wahyuhana Ratika Tulus , Trimarstuti Jeki , Sukmawati Annisa Mu’awanah , Prabawa Bayu Argadyanto , Rengganis Patricia
Published: March 2024

This community service activity aims to map the potential of the village and establish zoning for the development of integrated organic areas in Patuk Village, Patuk Subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency. The results obtained from this activity demonstrate that the residents of Patuk Village can comprehend the existing village potential, accompanied by mapping its various aspects. Additionally, this activity successfully enhances community knowledge and participation in determining zoning based on designated activities, facilitating the development of more targeted integrated organic areas. The mapped potential of Patuk Subdistrict includes physical and economic aspects (agriculture, plantations, animal husbandry, MSMEs). The proposed zoning for the development of integrated organic areas consists of Zone A as the center of subdistrict activities; Zone B as an organic training center; Zone C as an area for sustainable agriculture, livestock, and fisheries; and Zone D for waste processing and agricultural product processing.
Adapting to change: Empowering MSMEs in Tasik Said Naum Market through digital marketing strategies
Authors: Praptiwi Rahma Nur , Al Bakrie M. Jamal , Rahmi Iftita , Katuruni Innas Rovino , Rahmawati Anita
Published: March 2024

Another effect of the pandemic is a shift in people's shopping habits over time. Nowadays, people prefer to shop online due to its practicality and often lower prices. This trend has led to complaints from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) players at Tasik Tanah Abang Market, citing continuous declines in sales. Increasing sales and income requires knowledge and understanding that align with the needs and challenges faced by traders at Tasik Said Na'um Market. The goal is to equip traders to compete in the digital market post-pandemic. The implementation of these community service activities includes Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and education on basic marketing concepts. The results of the activities undertaken include an improved understanding of problems and potential solutions for traders, along with increased knowledge about digital marketing. The required digital marketing skills include sales assistance through live selling, providing traders with a better understanding of how to utilize live selling platforms effectively to market their products.
Teaching clean and healthy living habits (PHBS) during the Covid-19 epidemic at Plosogede 1 Elementary School
Authors: Kartikawati Nurfina Dian , Oktaberliani Risty Wisma , Sidiq Arbinendra Fajar , Rusli Alfansuri Mualana , Handoyo Pamungkas Budi , Rafliyanto Rafliyanto , Yuliastuti Fitriana
Published: March 2024

Program Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) is an initiative designed to improve the health and well-being of the community. Primary schools serve as the foundation for children's development, and the school environment plays a crucial role in shaping clean and healthy living habits from an early age. The purpose of this community service activity is to enhance the knowledge and understanding of students at State Elementary School 1 Plosogede about Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors (PHBS). This activity is carried out by providing PHBS socialization in the era of the Covid-19 endemic using methods such as lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and demonstrations. The results of the activity show an increase in students' knowledge, attitudes, and skills, with the expectation that they can improve their behavior in terms of PHBS. The evaluation results indicate that approximately 26 (74.28%) students received a score of 100, while 9 (25.71%) students received a score of 80.
Enhancing pedagogical competence of teachers through merdeka curriculum teaching module preparation in Candimulyo, Magelang
Authors: Astuti Febru Puji , Sulistyaningtyas Reza Edwin , Laely Khusnul , Indiati Indiati
Published: March 2024

Implementing the Merdeka curriculum at all education levels requires teachers to adapt to all its components, including the application of teaching modules in planning. Teaching modules are crucial for a well-prepared learning process, aiming to optimize children's development. This service activity aims to enhance teachers' understanding of preparing teaching modules to improve their pedagogical competence. The participatory rural appraisal (PRA) method is used to address partner problems. The results indicate an increase in knowledge about teaching module preparation based on the evaluation outcomes.
Optimizing feed banks as an alternative to animal feed supply in the dry season in Surodadi Village, Magelang
Authors: Susanto Barkah , Maharani Betari , Hidayah Nur , Darmawan Ericka , Kurniawati Khalimah Dwi , Arlintang Nina Ndaru , Fathima Salsa Hanifatul , Shifania Sukma Auranisha
Published: March 2024

Tepus Wetan Hamlet, Surodadi Village is in close proximity to a 17-hectare pine forest owned by Perhutani, managed by the local community, the majority of whom are engaged in farming and livestock breeding. The dry season poses challenges for farmers in providing feed for their livestock. The objective of this initiative is to enhance feed-making skills, particularly to address dry season challenges. The approach involves raising awareness about the concept and benefits of a Feed Bank, establishing and managing one, and implementing techniques for feed management and storage. Following the awareness campaign, practical training sessions were conducted on Feed Bank setup, management, and utilization. As a result, participants have gained a better understanding of feed banks and acquired new knowledge on sustainable and effective animal feed alternatives during the dry season. This initiative has positively impacted resource efficiency, livestock productivity, and agricultural income.
Bullying prevention literacy through educational quartet card games for junior high school students in Makassar City
Authors: Suriah Suriah , Syafar Muhammad , Syam Rizky Chaeraty , Lenna Wisnah , Gandi Nabilah , Rahim Suci Nurul Karunia , Zahrah Abnia Misliah , Khaliq Muhammad Farhan , Rachmat Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Bullying is an intentional act of violence aimed at disturbing others, both physically and psychologically, and has long been a part of school dynamics. Throughout 2021, the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) recorded 17 cases involving students and educators, with a bullying incident in 2022 resulting in the death of a junior high school student victimized by nine friends. This community service activity aims to enhance students' understanding of bullying behavior, particularly those in island areas. Efforts include increasing their literacy about positive behavior to prevent various forms of bullying, such as physical, verbal, social, or cyberbullying. The method involves a combination of lectures and educational games, using Muslim children's quartet cards. The results indicate an increase in participants' knowledge scores from 66.67% (pre-test) to 83.33% (post-test) after bullying prevention education. The initiative aims to encourage reporting of bullying incidents in schools involving both teaching staff and students as a preventive measure.
Improving English language skills for human resources at CV. Langgeng Jaya, Jombang
Authors: Wijayanti Sheila , Napitupulu Selvina Ulita
Published: March 2024

Globalization necessitates the world of work to have proficient Human Resources (HR), particularly in foreign language skills. English, being an internationally utilized foreign language, serves as an additional advantage in the professional domain. This activity aims to ensure that HR at CV. Langgeng Jaya, Jombang, possesses basic English skills, especially in the vocabulary related to the transportation industry. The method employed for this activity includes observation, socialization, drilling, practice, and question-and-answer sessions (interviews) with HR. The results of this activity indicate an enhancement in the basic knowledge of English related to the transportation sector among HR at CV. Langgeng Jaya, Jombang. The percentage reveals that 82% of human resources now comprehend basic English, compared to the initial 40% from a total of 50 people. It can be concluded that there has been an improvement in HR skills for engaging in conversations using basic English.
Eloquent noneloquence: redefinition of cortical eloquence based on outcomes of superficial cerebral cavernous malformation resection
Authors: Hendricks Benjamin K. , Scherschinski Lea , Jubran Jubran H. , Dadario Nicholas B. , Karahalios Katherine , Benner Dimitri , VanBrabant Danielle , Lawton Michael T.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Cerebral cavernous malformations (CMs) are pathological lesions that cause discrete cortical disruption with hemorrhage, and their transcortical resections can cause additional iatrogenic disruption. The analysis of microsurgically treated CMs might identify areas of "eloquent noneloquence," or cortex that is associated with unexpected deficits when injured or transgressed.

METHODS

Patients from a consecutive microsurgical series of superficial cerebral CMs who presented to the authors’ center over a 13-year period were retrospectively analyzed. Neurological outcomes were measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and new, permanent neurological or cognitive symptoms not detected by changes in mRS scores were measured as additional functional decline. Patients with multiple lesions and surgical encounters for different lesions within the study interval were represented within the cohort as multiple patient entries. Virtual object models for CMs and approach trajectories to subcortical lesions were merged into a template brain model for subtyping and Quicktome connectomic analyses. Parcellation outputs from the models were analyzed for regional cerebral clustering.

RESULTS

Overall, 362 CMs were resected in 346 patients, and convexity subtypes were the most common (132/362, 36.5%). Relative to the preoperative mRS score, 327 of 362 cases (90.3%) were in patients who improved or remained stable, 35 (9.7%) were in patients whose conditions worsened, and 47 (13.0%) were in patients who had additional functional decline. Machine learning analyses of lesion objects and trajectory cylinder mapping identified 7 hotspots of novel eloquence: supplementary motor area (bilateral), anterior cingulate cortex (bilateral), posterior cingulate cortex (bilateral), anterior insula (left), frontal pole (right), mesial temporal lobe (left), and occipital cortex (right).

CONCLUSIONS

Transgyral and transsulcal resections that circumvent areas of traditional eloquence and navigate areas of presumed noneloquence may nonetheless result in unfavorable outcomes, demonstrating that brain long considered by neurosurgeons to be noneloquent may be eloquent. Eloquent hotspots within multiple large-scale networks redefine the neurosurgical concept of eloquence and call for more refined dissection techniques that maximize transsulcal dissection, intracapsular resection, and tissue preservation. Human connectomics, awareness of brain networks, and prioritization of cognitive outcomes require that we update our concept of cortical eloquence and incorporate this information into our surgical strategies.
Are there differences in the reoperation rates for operative adjacent-segment disease between ALIF+PS, PLIF+PS, TLIF+PS, and LLIF+PS? An analysis of a cohort of 5291 patients
Authors: Bains Ravinder Raj , Royse Kathryn E. , Fennessy Jacob , Norheim Elizabeth P. , Tabaraee Ehsan , Harris Jessica E. , Kuo Calvin C. , Guppy Kern H.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Biomechanical factors in lumbar fusions accelerate the development of adjacent-segment disease (ASD). Stiffness in the fused segment increases motion in the adjacent levels, resulting in ASD. The objective of this study was to determine if there are differences in the reoperation rates for symptomatic ASD (operative ASD) between anterior lumbar interbody fusion plus pedicle screws (ALIF+PS), posterior lumbar interbody fusion plus pedicle screws (PLIF+PS), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion plus pedicle screws (TLIF+PS), and lateral lumbar interbody fusion plus pedicle screws (LLIF+PS).

METHODS

A retrospective study using data from the Kaiser Permanente Spine Registry identified an adult cohort (≥ 18 years old) with degenerative disc disease who underwent primary lumbar interbody fusions with pedicle screws between L3 to S1. Demographic and operative data were obtained from the registry, and chart review was used to document operative ASD. Patients were followed until operative ASD, membership termination, the end of study (March 31, 2022), or death. Operative ASD was analyzed using Cox proportional hazards models.

RESULTS

The final study population included 5291 patients with a mean ± SD age of 60.1 ± 12.1 years and a follow-up of 6.3 ± 3.8 years. There was a total of 443 operative ASD cases, with an overall incidence rate of reoperation for ASD of 8.37% (95% CI 7.6–9.2). The crude incidence of operative ASD at 5 years was the lowest in the ALIF+PS cohort (7.7%, 95% CI 6.3–9.4). In the adjusted models, the authors failed to detect a statistical difference in operative ASD between ALIF+PS (reference) versus PLIF+PS (HR 1.06 [0.79–1.44], p = 0.69) versus TLIF+PS (HR 1.03 [0.81–1.31], p = 0.83) versus LLIF+PS (HR 1.38 [0.77–2.46], p = 0.28).

CONCLUSIONS

In a large cohort of over 5000 patients with an average follow-up of > 6 years, the authors found no differences in the reoperation rates for symptomatic ASD (operative ASD) between ALIF+PS and PLIF+PS, TLIF+PS, or LLIF+PS.
Comparative effectiveness of stereotactic, subdural, or hybrid intracranial EEG monitoring in epilepsy surgery
Authors: Jha Rohan , Liu David D. , Gerstl Jakob V. E. , Renauld Sophia , Kilgallon John L. , Blitz Sarah E. , Medeiros Lila , Nawabi Noah L. A. , Singh Hargunbir , Chua Melissa M. J. , Tobochnik Steven , Cosgrove G. Rees , Rolston John D.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Surgical intervention can be curative or palliative for drug-resistant focal epilepsy. However, if the seizure onset zone (SOZ) cannot be adequately localized via noninvasive tests, intracranial EEG (iEEG) recordings are often carried out to develop surgical plans in appropriate candidates. Stereotactic EEG (SEEG), subdural EEG (SDE), and SDE with depth electrodes (hybrid) are major tools used for investigation, but there is no class 1 or 2 evidence comparing the effectiveness of these modalities.

METHODS

The authors identified an institutional cohort of patients who underwent iEEG monitoring between 2001 and 2022. Demographic data, preoperative clinical features, iEEG intervention, and follow-up data were identified. Primary study endpoints included the following: 1) likelihood of SOZ localization; 2) likelihood of surgical treatment after iEEG; 3) seizure outcomes; and 4) complications.

RESULTS

A total of 329 patients were identified (176 in the SEEG, 60 in the SDE, and 93 in the hybrid cohort) who were followed for a median of 5.4 (IQR 6.8) years. Baseline characteristics, including demographics, mean age at epilepsy diagnosis, mean age at iEEG investigation, number of preoperative antiseizure medications, and preoperative seizure frequency, were not statistically different across the 3 cohorts. Patients in the SEEG cohort were more likely to have their SOZ localized than were the patients in the SDE group (OR 2.3) and were less likely to undergo subsequent resection (OR 0.3) or to have complications (OR 0.4), although there was no statistical difference with respect to likelihood of undergoing any subsequent neurosurgical treatment, or with respect to favorable seizure outcomes. Patients in the hybrid cohort were more likely to have SOZ localized than were patients in the SDE group (OR 3.1), but were more likely to undergo resection (OR 4.9) or any neurosurgical treatment (OR 2.5) compared to patients in the SEEG group. Patients in the hybrid cohort had better seizure outcomes compared to the SDE (OR 2.3) but not to the SEEG group.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients in the SEEG group were more likely to have their SOZ localized and patients in the SDE group were more likely to undergo resection, but they did not differ with respect to seizure outcomes.