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Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mahlianurrahman Mahlianurrahman
Published: December 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran SETS yang layak, untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa dan mengetahui keefektifan perangkat pembelajaran SETS. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan mengacu pendapat Borg & Gall. Desain pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran ini meliputi 9 langkah, yaitu (1) penelitian pendahuluan dan pengumpulan informasi; (2) perencanaan; (3) pengembangan draft produk; (4) uji coba awal; (5) merevisi hasil uji coba terbatas; (6) uji coba lapangan; (7) penyempurnaan produk hasil uji coba lapangan; (8) uji coba lapangan operasional; dan (9) penyempurnaan produk akhir. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa SD Negeri 3 Kotafajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran layak digunakan menurut ahli materi dan ahli pembelajaran dengan kategori sangat baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui, bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif antara siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan perangkat pembelajaran SETS dan yang tidak menggunakan perangkat pembelajaran hasil pengembangan.

Kata Kunci: Perangkat Pembelajaran SETS, Berpikir Kreatif
Pendekatan Metodologis Dan Teologis Bagi Pengembangan dan Peningkatan Kualitas Guru MI
Authors: Zulaiha Siti
Published: December 2017

Studi Islam merupakan salah satu cabang ilmu favorit untuk dikaji oleh para kalangan ilmuwan, terutama dalam mengkaji persoalan metodologi yang digunakan dalam memahami ajaran Islam, hal ini disebabkan karena masih lemahnya pemahaman umat Islam dalam mengkaji Islam secara komprehensif, salah satu penyebabnya adalah kurangnya umat Islam memahami metodologinya. Demikian pula relevansinya dengan pengembangan dan kualitas guru MI terkait dengan memahami ajaran Islam harus memahami pendekatan-pendekatan apa saja yang digunakan di dalam mengajarkan dan memahami ajaran Islam kepada siswa SD/MI. Oleh karena itu tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dua pendekatan dalam memahami ajaran Islam yaitu pendekatan metodologis yang diperlukan dalam mengkaji Islam juga pendekatan teologi yang merupakan doktriner yang dapat digunakan dalam memahami Islam. Serta bagaimana keterkaitannya dengan pengembangan dan peningkatan kualitas Guru MI.

Kata Kunci : Studi Islam, Pendekatan Metodologis, Pendekatan Teologis
Penerapan Pendekatan Keterampilan Proses Untuk Meningkatkan Aktivitas Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas IV di SD Negeri 18 Rejang Lebong
Authors: Elyana Elyana
Published: December 2017

This research is grounded by the lack of developing of learning strategy and the low of the result of the learning of the students especially for the scients subject.This research is the classroom action research that have been done in SDN 18 Rejang Lebong, class IV with 24 students. This research know that the first the medium score in students observation cycle I is 17 its an enough category, for cycle II the medium score is 19 its a good category and cycle III with the medium score 23 its a best category. The medium score for the teacher observation in cycle I is 19 its an enough category, cycle II, the medium is 22 its a good category and increase in cycle III with the medium score 25,5 its a best category. The second, in cycle I finishing the classical of the students is 50 %, cycle II finishing of the classical learning students is 75 % and cycle III, finishing classical learning is 100 %. Its suggested for the teacher in applyng skill process. Without guiding and pointing from the teacher it would’nt create well skill process.
Manajemen Perpustakaan Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Rejang Lebong
Authors: Murniyanto Murniyanto
Published: December 2017

The library of Ibtidaiyah school Negeri 1 Rejang Lebong at this time still in developing thats why as an education component that support teaching learning process, every education united in the school that doing by the government and society should prepare a learning source, thats why the education it cant be run well if the teachers and the students are not supported by the learning source that needed for achieving teaching learning process. In the learning activities need to use a library as a way to make the students become smart, so the library functions to motivate the students, support learning activities, and help the students in achiving the goals of education in the school. The libarray for the students can add the knowledge if they can read therefernces and understand a management.
STABILITAS STATIS DAN DINAMIS KAPAL PURSE SEINE DI PELABUHAN PERIKANAN PANTAI LAMPULO KOTA BANDA ACEH NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM
Authors: Marjoni Marjoni , Iskandar Budhi Hascaryo , Imron Mohammad
Published: December 2017

Study on stability of a purseiner, which is based in Lampulo, has never been carried out till now. The objective of the research is to analized quality of stability of a purseiner which is based in Lampulo Fishing Port based on its real load distributions. Stability analysis was carried out on some load distributions variations, such as: 1) Condition 1; departure (100% fuel-0% load) ; 2) Con-dition 2, 3 and 4; arrival from fishing ground (fuel remain 20%, 25%, 20% and load of fish 100%, 70%, 50% ) and 3) Condition 5; arrival from fishing ground (55% fuel-100% load). Krylov method combines with trapezoidal approximation was used for analyzing. The results show that in all load conditions, this purseseiner show a good stability with the highest GZ maximum value in condition 4 (GZ max 0.63 m) and the lowest is in conditon 5 (GZ mas 0.52). Comparing to the IMO reco-mendation on stability, all load variations above are comply with the recomendations.
KONFLIK PERIKANAN TANGKAP DI PERAIRAN KABUPATEN BENGKALIS PROVINSI RIAU
Authors: Sari T. Ersti Yulika , Wisudo Sugeng Hari , Monintja Daniel R. , Purwaka Tommy
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study is to analyze the conflict in Bengkalis waters and contributing factors. Analysis of the conflict is descriptive and the factors that cause conflict with the approach of analyzed Fisher et al. (2000). The study was conducted in the waters Bengkalis Regency. The results showed that the conflict in Bengkalis waters began in 1983 to the present. This conflict started when hunting for kurau (Eleutheronema tetradactylum) in the waters of District Bantan began to rise. Primary factors driving the conflict has not received much attention and as basis for conflict resolution that remains in progress. These factors are identified into three parts: 1) cultural background, 2) social factors, and 3) juridical factor.
KERAGAAN FREE SURFACE MODEL PALKA BERBENTUK KOTAK DAN SILINDER
Authors: Novita Y. , Iskandar B. H. , Murdiyanto B. , Wiryawan B. , Hariyanto Hariyanto
Published: December 2017

Liquid cargo in the hold of life fish carier might influence ship stability. This is due to effect of free surface that is generated by liquid cargo movement during ship motion. This research exa-mined the effect of free surface from two kinds of hold that are formed into box and cylinder shapes.The result shows that, the effect of free surface of liquid cargo that placed in box shape hold givesless impact comparing to the one in cylinder shape.
KONFLIK ILLEGAL FISHING DI WILAYAH PERBATASAN INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA
Authors: Solihin Akhmad
Published: December 2017

The habits of Indonesian fisher who ride into the territory of the Australian fisheries often causing fluctuative relations between two countries, because repressive action of the Australian Government's apparatus. Therefore, the purpose of this study are: to assess the economic interest of fisher when get into the fishery regions of Australia, to analyze the offense of illegal fishing, and to get the eradication strategies of illegal fishing in two countries agreement areas. This study is a descriptive analysis, using a normative juridical approach which is equipped with comparative approaches. Based on the analysis yielded that 1) sea cucumbers and sharks are the main target of Indonesian fisher, wherein the value of profits from sea cucumbers of AU $ 14,000-AU $ 30,000, 2) illegal fishing violation occurred, i.e.; breach of the agreement not only operating areas, the utilization of fishery resources, environmental pollution, but also agents of illegal immigrants, 3) eradication of illegal fishing through the establishment of a legal approach by arbitration forming, and economic approach with alternative livelihoods development.
PENDEKATAN BIONOMI DALAM PENGELOLAAN KAWASAN KONSERVASI LAUT KABUPATEN RAJA AMPAT, PROVINSI PAPUA BARAT
Authors: Haryani Eny Budi Sri , Fauzi Akhmad , Monintja Daniel R.
Published: December 2017

Raja Ampat Regency in West Papua Province has abundance natural fishery resources. Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been established in marine areas of Raja Ampat Regency. To better manage of MPA is required with measureable parameters and clear indicators. To decide the indicator can be conducted by bioeconomic model approach. The results of research show that the establishment of MPA will increase harvest level and revenue. But “bigger is better” could’nt be adopted for the development of MPA. There is an optimal MPA size will contribute for increasing yields and revenue and can reduce the level of effort.
PENDEKATAN BIONOMI PADA PELUANG PENGEMBANGAN PERIKANAN TANGKAP DI KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN TALAUD
Authors: Pulu Jeti , Baskoro Mulyono S. , Monintja Daniel R. , Iskandar Budhi H. , Fauzi Akhmad
Published: December 2017

The research is aimed to reveal opportunity development of the capture fisheries in Talaud Islands Regency by using bionomy approach with Gordon-Schaefer model (Fauzy, 2005) con-cerning the dominant of illegal fishing activities around the area. The research was started by co-llected some secondary data on fish production and number of fishing units. Primary data were collected on catch composition and types of fishing gear. Gordon-Schaefer methods was applied to evaluate the tuna and skipjack resources in the area. The troll and pole and line are indicated as the dominant fishing gears used to catch the skipjack and tuna. In case of open access condition, the production will end up to 25,09 tons, while the resource rent will be end up to zero. For the development, simulations were exercised in 3 scenarios: 1) scenario of enhancing domestic fleet, 2) scenario of illegal fishing, and 3) scenario of net surplus. With those scenarios, if the illegal fishing could be eliminated, the capture fisheries in this regency could render economic value to 10 billion rupiah.
EFEKTIVITAS PEMANFAATAN RUMPON PADA OPERASI PENANGKAPAN IKAN DI PERAIRAN KEI KECIL, MALUKU TENGGARA
Authors: Simbolon Domu , Jeujanan Benediktus , Wiyono Eko Sri
Published: December 2017

One of ways to increase the fishing operation effectiveness is done by using fish aggregating device (FAD) called rumpon. The types of FAD used in Kei Kecil waters made from bamboos or plastic drum material. This research objectives are (1) determining catch composition around FAD, (2) comparing the effectiveness of two types of FAD on fishing operation, and (3) comparing the effectiveness of fishing gears, operated around the FAD. The method that used in this research was doing survey through observing fishing activities around the FAD. Fishing gear and FAD samples were determined through purposive sampling method. These data were collected from August to October 2007 in Kei Kecil Waters of South East Maluku. The kind of fish catch around FAD were scad mackerel, frigate mackerel, and barred spanish mackerel. The most dominant of catch was scad mackerel (80%), whereas percentage e of frigate mackerel and barred spanish mackerel were 19% and 1%. The composition of the length size of scad mackerel, frigate mackerel, and barred spanish mackerel were dominated by the large size. Type of bamboo FAD was more efective compared with the plastic drum FAD type. Purse seine fishing was more efective compared with gillnet and troll line fishing that operated around rumpon.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PERIKANAN TANGKAP DI KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN TALAUD
Authors: Pulu Jeti , Baskoro M. S. , Monintja D. R. , Iskandar B. H. , Fauzi A.
Published: December 2017

This paper is discussing the continuation of previous research result in Talaud Island Regency that analyzed the loss due to illegal fishing activities in the area. Simulation result shows that if there is no illegal fishing, fisheries economic potential in Talaud is estimated to be in about IDR 7 billion or even might reach IDR 10 billion, but if this illegal fishing activities increased with acceleration, then in in the coming year-20th that potential will be negative. This means an economic loss of Talaud Regency. By means of a SWOT analysis, at least three main strategies are obtained those are as follows: increasing local budget alocation for marine and fisheries sectors, fisheries bussiness cooperation between Indonesia and Filiphina to eliminate illegal fishing practices and empowerment of the local community.
EFFECT OF THE ANTIOXIDANT – HERBAL DERIVATE ON BIOMARKERS OF OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEMS ON THE MODEL OF GASTRIC ULCER
Authors: Zalyubovska O.I. , Tiupka T.I. , Minaieva A.O. , Zlenko V.V. , Litvinenko M.I. , Avidzba Y.N.
Published: December 2017

EFFECT OF THE ANTIOXIDANT – HERBAL DERIVATE ON BIOMARKERS OF OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEMS ON THE MODEL OF GASTRIC ULCER
EFFECT OF FREEZING ON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFICIENCY OF HUMAN PLACENTAL EXTRACTS
Authors: Govorova Yu.S. , Bobrova O.M. , Repina S.V. , Rozanova E.D. , Nardid О.А. , Schetinskey M.I.
Published: December 2017

EFFECT OF FREEZING ON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFICIENCY OF HUMAN PLACENTAL EXTRACTS
CARIES-PREVENTIVE EFFECT OF LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI IN CHILDREN WITH GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY
Authors: Denysova E. G.
Published: December 2017

CARIES-PREVENTIVE EFFECT OF LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI IN CHILDREN WITH GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY
B-CELL LYMPHOMA-2 RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN HUMAN BREAST CANCER
Authors: Fulga V.
Published: December 2017

B-CELL LYMPHOMA-2 RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN HUMAN BREAST CANCER
Pendidikan Multikultural di Pesantren (Upaya Membendung Radikalisme di Indonesia)
Authors: Noorhayati Siti Mahmudah
Published: December 2017

Multicultural-Based Education in Pesantren (An Effort to Stem Radicalism in Indonesia). This study examines the role of pesantren in stemming radicalism. This is due to the wave of Islamic radicalism that keeps popping up on one side and terrorism on the other hand. It has disrupted the existence of pesantren. There is even a stigma that pesantren is a hotbed of terrorism and always fosters radicalism. Based on this fact, the conclusion of this study emphasizes the role of pesantren in stemming radicalism, that must be institutionally responsive and emphasize belief and morality. Pesantren education should be multicultural based, including an understanding of religious reality. As a religious education institution capable of processing and gathering all local wisdom in the face of Islam Nusantara, it is expected to deny the world’s perception on Islam that is always identified with the religion of terror and hatred.
Pemertahanan Kekhasan Pengajaran Kitab Kuning Pada Pondok Pesantren Martapura Kalimantan Selatan (Telaah Aspek Linguistik dan Sosiolingustik)
Authors: Hidayati Noor Azmah
Published: December 2017

The Maintenance of the Unique Teaching of the Yellow Book At Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Martapura South Kalimantan (Review Linguistic and Sociolingustic Aspects). Pesantren as an Islamic educational institution has various characteristics. One of them is the uniqueness in teaching of yellow book, as applied in Pondok Pesantren Darussalam (PPD) Martapura. To achieve the purpose of pesantren tafaqquh fî ad-dîn, the yellow book must be mastered by santri. To master the yellow book, the element and the knowledge of yellow book are considered as the main tool. The emphasis on these two aspects also has an impact on the application of characteristic translations. The translation seems unique, rigid, and clumsy so that it is potentially difficult to understand and can even lead to misunderstandings. However, the specificity of teaching is instead maintained and can be accepted in the pesantren. This paper is intended to express how and why the specificity of yellow book teaching can survive and be maintained in PPD Martapura in terms of linguistic and sociolinguistic aspects.
Pondok Pesantren di Provinsi Bengkulu dalam Dinamika Peradaban Moderen
Authors: Khoiri Qolbi , Idi Abdullah , Hawi Akmal
Published: December 2017

Pondok Pesantren in Bengkulu Province in the Dynamics of Modern Civilization. This paper aims to determine what the potential of pondok pesantren in Bengkulu Province is and how its strategy is in order to face the values of modern civilization. The research method used is qualitative research method with the type of descriptive-analytic research and with data sources are the leaders and caregivers of boarding schools in Bengkulu Province. According to his approach, this study uses sociological and phenomenological approaches. The results showed that pondok pesantren  in Bengkulu Province has potential that is divided into several things, firstly the potential of the majority Muslim community, the internal potential in the form of tradition of pesantren  consisting of kiai, santri, pondok, masjid and kitab kuning, then the potential of science development and technology based on tauhid and the last economic potential through the development of charity business pondok pesantren of various sectors in order to grow the independence of institutions, independence of managers and independence of students in the face of the values of modern civilization. The strategy of boarding school in facing the values of modern civilization can be seen from the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats (SWOT). This paper mentioned that the strategy undertaken by boarding school in Bengkulu Province is modernization in education management, including on administration, organization, educators and education, supervision and evaluation.
Community Participation For The Education in Pesantren Madinatul Munawwarah Bukittinggi
Authors: Junaidi Junaidi
Published: December 2017

Partisipasi Masyarakat Terhadap Pendidikan di Pesantren Madinatul Munawwarah Bukittinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bentuk-bentuk partisipasi masyarakat dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pendidikan di Pesantren Madinatul Munawwarah Bukittinggi, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi partisipasi masyarakat serta upaya yang dilakukan pihak pesantren berkenaan dengan partisipasi masyarakat di Pesantren Madinatul Munawwarah Bukittinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang deskriptif dengan menggunakan observasi dan wawancara sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk partisipasi masyarakat pada perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pendidikan di Pesantren Madinatul Maunawwarah Bukittinggi baru berupa materi/barang, uang dan tenaga. Bantuan itu pun bukan sepenuhnya datang dari masyarakat sekitar pesantren, tapi lebih banyak dari para donator diluar masyarakat sekitar pesantren terebut. Sedangkan partisipasi berupa ide, usulan, kritikan dan saran persentasenya masih rendah. Adapun faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan masyarakat kurang berpartisipasi terhadap perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pendidikan di Pesantren Madinatul Munawwarah adalah faktor kesibukan pekerjaan, faktor lokasi pesantren yang terletak di tengah-tengah masyarakat yang heterogen (umumnya pendatang), tingkat pendidikan masyarakat juga menjadi faktor yang mempengaruhi. Upaya untuk meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat terhadap pendidikan di pesantren melalui: mengajak dan menghimbau masyarakat, memberikan kesadaran kepada masyarakat tentang pentingnya sekolah agama dan juga melibatkan masyarakat pada beberapa kegiatan serta melalui tokoh-tokoh yang berpengaruh di masyarakat.
Pendidikan Multikultural dalam Desain Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran Keagamaan Islam
Authors: Abdurrahmansyah Abdurrahmansyah
Published: December 2017

Multicultural Education In Curriculum Design and Islamic Religious Learning. Multicultural education is a contemporary educational paradigm that needs to be responded by Islamic educational institutions. As a religion, Islam has a very strong root of multicultural education. In the context of Indonesia, the concept of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is a collective agreement on the values of universal unity in diversity living with the values of rahmatan lil ‘alamin that need to be developed through practices and traditions of Islamic education in Indonesia. Integrative design of curriculum and learning becomes one of the important alternatives considered as an effort to instill multicultural values through the school system. The open attitude of the teachers, the availability of teaching materials, the supportive school environment, and the pattern of teacher training with multicultural insight become the supporting factors of effective implementation of multicultural education in schools and madrasah.
Can FRAX Tool be Used for Determination of Risk Score for Osteoporosis Fractures in a Financially Constrained Society Like Bangladesh?
Authors: Akter Nazma , Qureshi Nazmul Kabir , Latif Zafar Ahmed
Published: December 2017

Background: This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of use of the fracture risk assessment system (FRAX) as risk assessment tool for osteoporosis risk score scale in Bangladeshi subjects and to assess how the results of the tools correlate with each other.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2016 to August 2016. The study population was randomly collected 600 Bangladeshi subjects; who attended outpatient department (OPD) of MARKS Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The age range of the subjects was between 40 to 75 years. The subjects had not done a bone mineral density (BMD) score. None of them were previously diagnosed or got treatment for osteoporosis. A questionnaire was designed to complete the osteoporosis specific risk score sheet. Major osteoporotic and hip fracture incidence to 10-years as a function of the FRAX probability was calculated by using fracture risk assessment system.Results: A total of 600 subjects were included. Among them, 59.2% and 40.8%were male and female respectively. Mean age (Mean ± SD) of the study, subjects were 52.16±7.96 years. Among study subjects, mean BMI was more in females in comparison to males (p<0.05). The FRAX predicted 10-year risk assessment scores of major osteoporotic fractures were significantly more in females than males (p<0.02). Risk assessment scores of both major osteoporotic fractures and hip fractures showed significant association in post-menopausal women when compared with there who were not menopausal (p<0.05). Risk assessment factors for risk scores did differ significantly among male and female subjects and among postmenopausal and non-menopausal women. Among risk assessment factors, subjects having finally history of fracture hip, glucocorticoids, rheumatoid arthritis showed strong association with presence of ≥20% risk scores for major osteoporotic fracture (p<0.05) and ≥ 3% for hip fracture (p<0.05). Subjects having history of previous fracture and secondary osteoporosis showed only significant association with ≥3% risk scores for hip fracture (p<0.05).Conclusion: The public health burden of fractures will fail to compromise unless the subset of patients who are at increased risk for fracture are identified and treated. Ten-year fracture risk assessment with the fracture risk assessment system is increasingly used to guide for treatment decisions. It is an effective tool to predict fracture probability, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh, where most of the patients cannot afford expensive dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans.Birdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 9-15
Acute Kidney Injury among Adult Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Referral Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahim Muhammad Abdur , Ananna Mehruba Alam , Samad Tabassum , Zaman Shahana , Rouf Rozana , Ahmed Ashraf Uddin , Hossain Rana Mokarram , Chowdhury Tufayel Ahmed , Saha Shudhanshu Kumar , Mitra Palash , Iqbal Sarwar , Uddin Khwaja Nazim , Latif Zafar Ahmed
Published: December 2017

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency. DKA may be complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI) and may require renal replacement therapy. Early detection and treatment including treatment of underlying cause and complication(s), if present, is important in determining outcome of DKA. This study was designed to evaluate the incidence of AKI among patients with DKA.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from 2008 to 2011. AKI was diagnosed by using acute kidney injury network (AKIN) criteria.Results: Total patients were 200 with slight female predominance (56%). Mean age of the study subjects was 37.6±7.5 years. Incidence of DKA was more in known diabetic patients (71%), more among rural population (53%) and low income group (76.5%). Infection (40.5%) was the commonest precipitating cause followed by non-adherence to insulin therapy (31%). Acute pancreatitis (5%), myocardial infarction (2%), stroke (1%) and surgery (1.5%) were less common causes and aetiology could not be identified in 14% cases. Fifty nine (29.5%) cases were complicated by AKI and among them three (5%) patients required haemodialysis. AKI was more in severe DKA (pH <7) cases and when precipitated by acute pancreatitis and infections. In spite of standard management overall mortality was 6.5%.Conclusion: Almost one-third of DKA cases had AKI in this study, more in DKA cases precipitated by acute pancreatitis and sepsis. Fluid resuscitation resolved AKI in most cases but few cases required renal replacement therapy.Birdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 26-29
Evaluation of Anti-Mullerian Hormone level as a marker of Ovarian Reserve and correlate it with Laparoscopic Surgery of Pelvic Endometriosis in Subfertile Patients
Authors: Abbasi Sharmin , Siddiqua Sehereen Farhad , Alam Mohammad Noor A , Jesmin Suha
Published: December 2017

Background: Endometriosis refers to the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. About 10% causes of infertility are due to endometriosis. In women Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level represents the ovarian follicular pool and has been suggested as the most reliable and reproducible marker to asses ovarian reserve. The gold standard approach of management of endometriosis with subfertility is laparoscopy. The objectives of this stydy are evaluation of AMH levels as a marker of ovarian reserve in subfertile patients with different stages of pelvic endometriosis, and correlate it with laparoscopic surgery.Methods: This was a cross sectional observational study on 59 subfertile patients from January 2014 to January 2017 in Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital (AKMMCH). Main outcome measured on the basis of measurement of AMH levels in correlation with the age, types of subfertility, stages of endometriosis, unilateral or bilateral ovarian involvement, size of the cyst, number of the cyst and the impact of different procedures during laparoscopy on AMH levels.Results: Basal AMH levels significantly lower (p= 0.011 and p =0.001) before and after laparoscopy in primary subfertile patients than secondary subfertile patients and AMH significantly decreased (P<0.024) after laparoscopy in primary subfertile patients. AMH level significantly decreased (P<.001) after laparoscopic surgery of two ovaries. Mean serum AMH levels were decreased in moderate and severe stages of endometriosis after laparoscopy (3.01±.04 ng/ml and 2.15±.03ng/ml). Different surgical procedures of laparoscopy showed significant impact on serum AMH levels, in thermal cauterization (p=0.023) and excision plus cauterization (p=0.001) showed significant decreased of AMH.Conclusion: Serum AMH level decreased in many patients after laparoscopy to such an extent from where future fertility is possible.Birdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 30-34
Pattern of Practices of General Physicians in Overt Diabetic Nephropathy- A Pilot Study in A Developing Country
Authors: Ahmed AKM Shaheen , Uddin Khwaja Nazim , Abrar Fadlul Azim , Afroz Farhana , Huque Hasna Fahmima , Afroze Samira Rahat , Haque Wasim Md Mohosin Ul , Rahim Muhammad Abdur , Samad Tabassum
Published: December 2017

Introduction: Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in most parts of the world. Around 20 to 30% of type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients have diabetic nephropathy. General physicians can play an important role in the detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and its early primary management and thus prevent its long term dreaded complications. This study was designed to assess the levels of physicians practice, working in diabetic care facilities in terms of early detection and management of DN.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Physicians working in various affiliated associations of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (DAB), using a pre-validated self-administered questionnaire. It was conducted in the month of April 2016. Data were collected based on the printed series of questionaries regarding “the actions when overt proteinuria was first detected in Urine R/M/E or conventional dipstick test”.Results: In total, 51 general physicians were included. The average age was 34.39 ± 8.54 years ranging from 25 to 64 years. Thirty (58.9 %) of them are in younger age group (25-34 age range) others in senior group (35- 64). A male predominance was observed with 1.5 sex ratio. Twenty-two (43.1%) of them had undergone a Certified Course on Diabetes (CCD). Regarding intervention following first ever detection of overt proteinuria only 29.41% wanted to investigate further and 58.8% wants to repeat the test. To see the extent of renal damage 58.8 and 74.5% of the physicians wanted to do 24-hours urinary total protein (24-h UTP) and serum creatinine respectively. Twenty-seven (52.9%) physicians thought it is right to use angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors / angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for proteinuria. Thirty-three (64.7%) of them wanted to refer to a nephrologist for proteinuria. To see the presence of other microvascular complications, 52.9 % of doctors wanted to examine for the presence of neuropathy and 62.7% wanted to exclude retinopathy by examining the fundus or referring the patient to an ophthalmologist.Conclusion: Overall, the collective response of the doctors having done Certificate Course on Diabetes were much better than others. Junior doctors also fare better than seniors.Birdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 63-67
Female Inguinal Hernia – Conservatively Treated as Labial Swelling for a Long Time-A Case Report
Authors: Shabnam Nilufar , Alam Hasina , Talukder Md Rajibul Haque , Humayra Zaman Ummay , Ahmed AHM Tanvir
Published: December 2017

Inguinal hernia in females is quite uncommon compared to males. However, in female it may pose both a diagnostic as well as surgical challenge to the attending surgeon. Awareness of anatomy of the region and all the possible contents is essential to prevent untoward complications. Here we are presenting a case of indirect inguinal hernia in a 25 years old women and how she was diagnosed and ultimately managed.Birdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 81-82
Birdem News Vol. 8(1)
Authors: Uddin Khwaja Nazim
Published: December 2017

Abstract not availableBirdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 85-86
From the Desk of Executive Editor Vol.8(1)
Authors: Uddin Khwaja Nazim
Published: December 2017

Abstract not availableBirdem Med J 2018; 8(1): 87
Knowledge and awareness on hepatitis B infection among adult population in some selected villages in Keranigonj, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Shakil M , Laskar MS , Farhana A , Alam AKMJ , Alam MAU , Islam W
Published: December 2017

This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among the rural people in some selected villages in Keraniganj upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 2015 to April 2016 to determine the knowledge and awareness about hepatitis B (HB) infection. The sample was collected using non-probability (purposive) method from the available people in the villages. The sample size was 200. The age most of the respondents were in the 26-35 age range; male respondents were higher than that of female and most of the respondents were married. The majority of respondents (60%) had primary and secondary education level, 42% were housewife, 40% had monthly family income range at 5000-10000 Taka, 45% had >5 persons in their family, 51% lived in pacca house, 52.5% drunk water from deep tube-well, and 82.5% did nothing for purification of water and 80% used sanitary latrine. The results of the study revealed that only 43.5% had knowledge on HB and 37.9% knew about HB from doctors. In case of mode of transmission, risk group and prevention of HB, 50.6% thought it is spread by water, 40.2% thought sex workers are more prone to develop HB and only 29% thought HB can be prevented by vaccination. This study indicates that there is a lack of awareness about HB, its route of transmission and modes of prevention among the rural people and appropriate measures are needed to increase correct awareness on HB for prevention purpose.Mediscope Vol. 4, No. 2: Jul 2017, Page 13-19
Institutional and population based analyses on misdiagnosis of appendicitis in Khulna, Bangladesh
Authors: Basu BK , Rashid MM , Laskar MS , Islam MT
Published: December 2017

The aim of the present study was to identify factors associated with misdiagnosis of appendicitis to propose solutions to decrease the misdiagnosis rate of appendicitis. The study conducted an institutional and a population based analyses on misdiagnosis of appendicitis conducted in Khulna district, Bangladesh. The study dealt with 2 groups of patients. Group 1 consisted of the patients treated in Gazi Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Khulna either in out-patient department (OPD) within the last 3 years (from 2014 to 2016), treating doctors suggested appendicectomy and in indoor-patient department (IPD) within the last 5 years (from 2012 to 2016), the diagnosis was done either during operation or admitted as postoperative complications. Patients for Group 2 were selected purposively from the patients who were from different villages of Rupsha and Fakirhat Upazila or from Khulna city previously underwent appendicectomy within the last 5 years (from 2012 to 2016) in different hospitals other than GMCH, Khulna and previous symptoms were still existed. The study revealed that the majority of the patients were female (OPD 81.5%, IPD 68.8% in Group 1 and 83.2% in Group 2). The misdiagnosis rate of appendicitis for the patients attended GMCH OPD and GMCH IPD was 23.0% and 8.9%, respectfully. The overall misdiagnosis rate of appendicitis for the patients attended GMCH was 14.0%. In case of the patients attended GMCH OPD, most of them had UTI and chronic cystitis (45.5%). In case of the patients attended GMCH IPD, most of them had non-inflamed appendix (84.4%). The misdiagnosis rate of appendicitis for the patients in Group 2 was 23.2%. Some factors were identified and bearing in mind the factors, all the concerned should be more careful and conscious while making the diagnosis of appendicitis to avoid misdiagnosis and patients’ suffering.Mediscope Vol. 4, No. 2: Jul 2017, Page 29-34
In vitro Plantlet Regeneration from Callus Culture of Trachyspermum copticum
Authors: Teymourian Hamze , Ebrahimi Mohammad Ali , Tohidfar Masoud , Farsaloon Nazi , Zarinpanjeh Nasim
Published: December 2017

The effect of explant sources and plant growth regulators on callus induction and plantlet regeneration of Trachyspermum copticum were explored. Different explants including hypocotyl, cotyledonary node and leaf were cultured on MS supplemented with different combinations and concentrations of plant growth regulators including 2,4‐D (0.2‐3 0.5 mg/l), NAA (2 mg/l), BAP (1‐3 mg/l), Kn (0.5 mg/l) and IAA (0.8 mg/l). The best response for callus induction (100%) as well as quality was observed from cotyldonary node segments cultured on MS supplemented with 2, 4‐D at 1 mg/l in combination with Kn at 0.5 mg/l. Calli derived from various explants were subcultured on shoot induction media with different compositions and concentrations of medium. MS without any plant growth regulator promoted the highest frequency of shoot regeneration (100%) and also mean number of developed shoots per explants (3.8) showed the same result. Regenerated shoots were then rooted on three‐fourth strength MS with 75% efficiency after 30 days.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(1): 13-20, 2017 (June)
Development of Micropropagation Protocol in Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider
Authors: Reddy Veena , M Srikanth Reddy , Kumar S Manoj , Naresh B , Kumar B Kiran , Devi B Rama , Cherku Prathibha Devi
Published: December 2017

Abstract not availablePlant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(1): 77-83, 2017 (June)
In vitro Shoot Proliferation through Cotyledonary Node and Shoot Tip Explants of Ficus religiosa L.
Authors: Hesami Mohsen , Daneshvar Mohammad Hosein , Lotfi Amin
Published: December 2017

Abstract not availablePlant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(1): 85-88, 2017 (June)
In vitro Morphogenesis of Ornamental Shrubs Camellia japonica and Hydrangea macrophylla
Authors: Malyarovskaya Valentina , Samarina Lidiia
Published: December 2017

The effects of genotype, explant source and basal media on shoot growth and callus formation of the mature explants of Camellia japonica and Hydrangea macrophyla were studied. Apical and lateral buds showed higher growth potential compared to meristem in the both species. The best results in three cultivars of C. japonica were obtained on WPM supplemented with 2 mg/l TDZ + 0.5 mg/l Kn + 1 mg/l GA3. Similarly, best result was observed in two cultivars of H. macrophylla on MS supplemented with 1 mg/l BAP + 0.1 mg/l NAA + 1 mg/l GA3.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(2): 181-187, 2017 (December)
Effect of Cytokinins on Multiple Shoot Regeneration from Leaf Derived Callus of Inula royleana DC.
Authors: Amin Samar , Kaloo Zahoor A , Singh Seema
Published: December 2017

Effects of cytokinins were studied on multiple shoot regeneration in Inula royleana DC. Callus from leaf of I. royleana was treated with different concentrations of BAP and in order to find out the limiting concentrations of both BAP and Kn at which maximum shoot regeneration took place. Among different concentrations 1 mg/l BAP and 0.8 mg/l Kn proved to be optimum. Rooting was obtained in White’s medium. Regenerated plantlets were successfully acclimatized in pots containing vermicompost.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(2): 189-194, 2017 (December)
RAPD Profile Analysis of Single and Multigrain Aman Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties Available in Bangladesh
Authors: Mitra Shawon , Islam Tahmina , Sarker RH , Hoque M Imdadul
Published: December 2017

Genetic variation in 14 local Aman rice varieties of Bangladesh including single grain and multigrain rice was investigated at the DNA level by RAPD molecular typing. Fifteen random primers were initially screened against DNA from five individuals that generated highly reproducible RAPD fragments, which were then subjected to further population analysis. A total 191 RAPD fragments were generated with these primers and 153 (80.1%) were polymorphic, which indicated high level of polymorphism existed within these populations. The size of amplified fragments ranged between 450 and 6000 bp. Pair‐wise distance estimated the range of 0.03 to 0.59 between single and multigrain Aman rice varieties. Results illustrated the potential of RAPD markers to distinguish improved varieties and grain specificity at DNA level.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(2): 195-205, 2017 (December)
Genetic DiversityAssessment in Ten Aromatic Rice Varieties of Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Tahmina , Rahman Shinthia , Hoque M Imdadul , Sarker RH
Published: December 2017

The availability of molecular marker systems allowed estimating the relationships among various taxa. This study was aimed at assessing the genetic diversity among ten aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) pools from Bangladesh by means of randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. These varieties were evaluated for polymorphisms after amplification with 10 decamer primers. A total of 60 RAPD fragments were generated among the assessed varieties with a polymorphism percentage of 80. Cluster analysis by the unweighted pair group method of arithmetic means (UPGMA) showed that these 10 varieties could be placed into two groups with a similarity ranging from 65 to 86% depicting adjacent association between Rajbhog and Kalijira‐12, whereas Maloti belongs to a separate group maintaining maximum distance from rest of the varieties. The analysis revealed that the intervarietal genetic relationship of several varieties is related to their center of origin. As expected, most of the varieties have a narrow genetic base. The present results could be used for the selection of possible parents to generate a mapping population and utilized by the breeders for assessing the genetic diversity of rice genotypes.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(2): 217-225, 2017 (December)
Transgenic Crops Targeting Ion Homeostasis Machinery: Bangladesh Perspective for Adaptation to Climate Change to Ensure Food Security
Authors: Datta Anamika , Chowdhury Mashiat Nawar , Islam Aparna
Published: December 2017

Salinity stress is one of the major adversarial impacts of climate change that limits crop productivity worldwide, especially in developing countries. To overcome this situation it is necessary to understand the cellular basis of salt stress tolerance mechanisms. Various genes involved in ion exclusion, osmotic tolerance, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) scavenging and other regulation mechanisms influence salinity tolerance in crops. Function of these candidate genes/sequences may vary in different plants and within different tissues. For the last two decades, in Bangladesh several approaches have been taken to develop transgenic rice, the staple crop. Work is in progress to monitor stable incorporation of these transgenes. Further evaluation is needed to check their adaptation/resistance in natural environments. Good performance in field conditions will lead to acceptance of these varieties for commercial productions in order to ensure food security.Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 27(2): 241-256, 2017 (December)
Metallic, 3D-Printed, K-Band-Stepped, Double-Ridged Square Horn Antennas
Authors: Zhang Bing , Guo Yong-Xin , Sun Hucheng , Wu Yanjie
Published: December 2017

This paper presents K-band-stepped, double-ridged square horn antennas fabricated by metallic 3D printing technology in copper (85% copper and 15% stannum) and aluminum alloy (89.5% aluminum, 10% silicon, and 0.5% magnesium). Compared with the popular dielectric 3D-printed horn antenna, the metallic counterpart features better mechanical robustness in terms of material. Moreover, the metallic horns are printed in one piece in one run, different from the dielectric horns that are printed in split pieces and electroplated, they simplify the process and thus result in reduced cost. The agreement between the simulation and measurement results verified the antenna’s performance. Both the 3D-printed copper and aluminum alloy antenna have an impedance bandwidth across the K-band, with a maximum gain of 13.23 dBi @ 25 GHz and 13.5 dBi @ 24 GHz, respectively. The metallic, 3D-printed horn antennas are preferable alternatives to replace traditionally-fabricated antennas.
Forced Response Prediction of Turbine Blades with Flexible Dampers: The Impact of Engineering Modelling Choices
Authors: Gastaldi Chiara , Fantetti Alfredo , Berruti Teresa
Published: December 2017

This paper focuses on flexible friction dampers (or “strips”) mounted on the underside of adjacent turbine blade platforms for sealing and damping purposes. A key parameter to ensure a robust and trustworthy design is the correct prediction of the maximum frequency shift induced by the strip damper coupling adjacent blades. While this topic has been extensively addressed on rigid friction dampers, both experimentally and numerically, no such investigation is available as far as flexible dampers are concerned. This paper builds on the authors’ prior experience with rigid dampers to investigate the peculiarities and challenges of a robust dynamic model of blade-strips systems. The starting point is a numerical tool implementing state-of-the-art techniques for the efficient solution of the nonlinear equations, e.g., multi-harmonic balance method with coupled static solution and state-of-the-art contact elements. The full step-by-step modelling process is here retraced and upgraded to take into account the damper flexibility: for each step, key modelling choices (e.g., mesh size, master nodes selection, contact parameters) which may affect the predicted response are addressed. The outcome is a series of guidelines which will help the designer assign numerical predictions the proper level of trust and outline a much-needed experimental campaign.
PHD and CPHD Algorithms Based on a Novel Detection Probability Applied in an Active Sonar Tracking System
Authors: Chen Xiao , Li Yaan , Li Yuxing , Yu Jing
Published: December 2017

Underwater multi-targets tracking has always been a difficult problem in active sonar tracking systems. In order to estimate the parameters of time-varying multi-targets moving in underwater environments, based on the Bayesian filtering framework, the Random Finite Set (RFS) is introduced to multi-targets tracking, which not only avoids the problem of data association in multi-targets tracking, but also realizes the estimation of the target number and their states simultaneously. Usually, the conventional Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) and Cardinalized Probability Hypothesis Density (CPHD) algorithms assume that the detection probability is known as a priori, which is not suitable in many applications. Some methods have been proposed to estimate the detection probability, but most assume that it is constant both in time and surveillance region. In this paper, we model the detection probability through the active sonar equation. When fixed the false detection probability, we can get the analytic expression for the detection probability, which is related to target position. In addition, this novel detection probability is used in PHD and CPHD algorithms and applied to underwater active sonar tracking systems. Also, we use the adaptive ellipse gate strategy to reduce the computational load in PHD and CPHD algorithms. Under the linear Gaussian assumption, the proposed detection probability is illustrated in both Gaussian Mixture Probability Hypothesis Density (GM-PHD) and Gaussian Mixture Cardinalized Probability Hypothesis Density (GM-CPHD), respectively. Simulation results show that the proposed Pd-GM-PHD and Pd-GM-CPHD algorithms are more realistic and accuratein underwater active sonar tracking systems.
Curriculum Integration in Distance Learning at Primary and Secondary Educational Levels on the Example of eTwinning Projects
Authors: Gajek Elżbieta
Published: December 2017

Curriculum integration is one of the concepts which has been discussed for years. Telecollaborative projects, which employ elements of distance learning, provide opportunities for putting the idea into practice. Analysis of eTwinning projects undertaken in Polish schools aims at demonstrating the integrative role of distance learning approaches and their contribution to integration of various themes in educational context. As the eTwinning framework is very flexible, allowing for teacher and students autonomy the projects may vary in the topics, age and number of participants, duration scope within curriculum etc. The study shows various levels and perspectives of curriculum integration which take place in eTwinning projects. It also discusses the role of distance learning at primary and secondary educational levels. The challenge is to transform international collaboration of selected schools an everyday practice for all learners and teachers.