bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anaphylactic Reaction by Local Anesthesia; Knowledge and Attitude among the Dental Practitioners
Authors: Umair Muhammad , , Shahid Abdul Manan , Muddassar Muhammad , Rabbani Maria , Rizwan Muhammad , Rashid Sadia
Published: March 2023

Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners of Islamabad and Rawalpindi about anaphylactic reaction seen in patients after administration of local anesthesia. Method: A questionnaire based cross section study was conducted among the randomly selected practicing general and specialist dental surgeons of Islamabad and Rawalpindi during January to June 2022. About 370 questioners were prepared and distributed among the practicing dentist surgeons of Rawalpindi and Islamabad without any priority or preference of the area. Two dentists were nominated for distribution and motivation of participating dentists to fill the form and collect the filled forms after one week time or earlier. Results: Two hundred thirty dentists responded to the questionnaire. The results indicated that the majority of the participants had knowledge of one or more symptoms relating to anaphylaxis. However, none of the participants demonstrated that they knew about all symptoms relating to anaphylaxis. Only few had experience of managingthe reaction. The results also did not vary with age. About 75% dental surgeons knew about the emergency drug but about 40% of them were equipped with emergency kits in their clinic and knew the technique of use of it. Conclusion: Local Anesthesia is routinely used for various treatments by the dental surgeons and Anaphylactic reaction from it can happen anytime with any patient putting life on risk. To deal with such situation and protect the community, serious attitude is necessary. Presentstudy has revealed the lack of knowledge among dentists in Islamabad and Rawalpindi about anaphylactic reactions and theirattitude towardsmanagement which needs to be enhanced to prevent severe consequences on health and safety of common people seeking dental treatment. Our study will provide awareness to dentists to increase their knowledge and skills to deal such situations so that the community should proceed to the dentist for treatments with confidence of safety and better care. Keywords: Anaphylaxis, Allergy, Emergency drugs, Local Anesthesia
Emerging Patterns in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Pseudomonas SPP- Hospital Based Study
Authors: Ikram Sadia , Inam Saima , Shamim Saba , Haider Syed Zeeshan , Qureshi Muhammad Atif , Inam Asma
Published: March 2023

Background: There is an emerging trend of pseudomonas infections in immune-compromised patients, specifically in hospital settings. The flagship member of this family is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a major infectious agent. This study assessed the distribution and susceptibility patterns of Pseudomonas species isolated from various specimens as a part of surveillance program, in order to devise antibiograms. Aim: To determine frequency & antimicrobial sensitivities of Pseudomonas species in a tertiary care hospital from Lahore. Study design: Retrospective, descriptive, cross sectional study Place & duration of study: Conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, from January 2021 to January 2022. Methods: Thirty two isolates of Pseudomonas species from different clinical specimens were isolated in microbiology section of a tertiary care hospital during a period of 13 months. MacConkey and blood agar were utilized for culturing of organisms. Gram staining, oxidase, and catalase testwere utilized for phenotypic characterization. Antibiotic susceptibility testing against anti-pseudomonal drugs was performed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines (CLSI) 2021. Results: The inference drawn at the end of study was that, out of thirty two isolates of Pseudomonas species received and pus was the most common specimen (46.8%), followed by 18.75% from urine specimens. 62.5% of the pseudomonas species were obtained from male patients. The most affected age group was 40-60 years, followed by 1-20 years. The most sensitive options turned out to be Imipenem (65.6%) and Pipericillintazobactam (62.5%), followed by 59.3% sensitivity in Amikacin. The least sensitive options in the study isolates were Aztreonam (15.6%) and Ticarcillin clavulanic acid (25%). In 18% of pseudomonas species isolated from urine cultures, fosfomycin was 83.3%, whereas nitrofurantoin turned out to be 50% sensitive. Conclusions: The steadily rising resistance in Pseudomonas species againstavailable antibiotics optionsnecessitates their use inlife-threatening and hospital acquiredinfections. Keywords: Peudomonas, Flouroquinolones, Carbapenem
Prophylactic Chemotherapy for the Prevention of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia- A descriptive study
Authors: Saif Ayesha , Shami Nabeela
Published: March 2023

Background: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia develops from the trophoblastic cells which later form the placenta. It ranges from the relatively benign partial and complete hydatidiform mole while choriocarcinoma and the rare placental site trophoblastic tumor are its malignant variants. The risk of developing gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is 15-17% after complete mole and 3.5-4% after partial mole1,2. This risk is more in patients with high-risk molar pregnancy1,2. Aim: To evaluate the role of prophylactic chemotherapy in prevention of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia in patients who fall in high-risk molar category. Place and duration of study: Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital and Surgimed Hospital, 2016-2020 (4 years duration) Study design: Descriptive case series Methodology: Twenty three patients who presented with high-risk molar pregnancy in the study period were included in this study after takinginformed consent.These patients were divided into two groups. Group A included those patients who underwent suction evacuation followed by prophylactic chemotherapy; they were 13 in number, while group B had 10 patients and they underwent suction and evacuation only. Single dose of methotrexate 1mg/kg body weight was given to the patients in group A. Patients were asked about the history of excessive vaginal bleeding and serial beta hcg levels were carried out on follow up. Results: The patients average age was 32 years with the range between 25-42 years.14 patients (61%) were more than 40 years old while 9 patients (39%) were less than 40 years old. Three patients had beta hcg levels above 100,000 IU/ml. Patients were followed up withserial beta hcg levels till they became negative.No patient (0%) in group A developed gestational trophoblastic neoplasia while two patients (15.3%) in group B developed persistent vaginal bleeding and 1 patient (7%) developed choriocarcinoma involving the brain. Conclusion: Prophylactic chemotherapy reduces the risk of development of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia as concluded by thisstudy. However, only 16% of patients in high-risk molar category develop gestational trophoblastic neoplasia2 which means this will expose 84% patients to unnecessary chemotherapy. This will increase the cost of treatment also. Keywords: Molar pregnancy, Prophylactic chemotherapy, Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
Comparison of the Efficacy of Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate in women having Anovulatory Infertility
Authors: Ajmal Aisha , , Sadaf Joveria , Hafeez Sana , Usman Fareeha , Malik Aslam Mahmood
Published: March 2023

Aim: To compare the efficacy of letrozole and clomiphene citrate in women having anovulatory infertility. Study design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Place and duration of study: 16th October 2020 to 15th September 2021 in Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shahida Islam Medical Complex Lodhran. Methods: In our study 112 patients between ages 18 to 40 years with anovulation were included. Patients having H/O previous pelvic surgery, raised prolactin and TSH levels were excluded. These women were divided into02 groups i.e. Group A (clomiphene citrate) & Group B (letrozole), by lottery method and the effectiveness was noted in both groups. Results: Mean age of women in group A was 24.53±6.12 years and in group B was 25.37±6.33 years. Majority women included in our study, 78(69.64%) were between ages 18 to 30 years. Duration of infertility was 3.28±2.11 years. Mean infertility duration in group A was 3.63±2.10 years and in group B was 3.79±2.14 years. The efficacy of drug shownin Group A was 9(8.03%) while in Group B was 18(16.07%) (p-value = 0.005). Conclusion: We concluded from this study that letrozole is proved to be more efficacious than clomiphene citrate in anovulatory infertility. Keywords: Anovulation, Infertility, Letrozole, Clomiphene Citrate, Conception Rate
Frequency of Diabetic Nephropathy, through Renal Resistive Index, among Type 2 Diabetic patients with Normal Albuminuria.
Authors: Shahid Arsalan , Sarfraz Saulat , Mustafa Aroosa , Siddiqui Uzma Nasim , Ejaz Mubashir , Khan Amir , Akar Sudhanshuth , Naseer Madiha
Published: March 2023

Background: The diabetes mellitus is an old known disease and closely related to the renal impairment as a cause. The exact duration for any damage to renal functions is not known but early detection of any such happening is a requirement. Many measures explain the renal damage, proteinuria is one among them. Still it appears after some damage is done. Aim: To measure the RRI for renal arteries and find frequency of diabetic nephropathy among type II diabetic patients with normal albuminuria. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study performed at Shaikh Zayed hospital Lahore, in collaboration of Diabetes Clinic and Radiology Department during January 2020 to January 2021. Here 300 diabetic patients of type 2, with normal albumin creatinine ratio were selected. Both genders with age above 18 years with albuminuria below 30 mg/g and no known diabetic nephropathy were included. Pregnant women, patients with GFR <60ml/min/1.73m2 and those having any history of renal stones and known CKD patients were excluded. Results: One hundred and seventy seven (59.0%) were males, only 38(12.7%) were above 60 years age, 37(12.3%) were obese and 180(60.0%) had duration of diabetes ≤5 years. There were 60(20.0%) smokers, 106(35.3%) had hypertension and 5.0% had fatty liver of grade III. On ultrasound 75(25.0%) cases had both kidneys with irregular contour while 44(14.7%) had raised Parenchymal & sinus echoes in both kidneys. On RRI, 23.3% of the cases were diagnosed to have diabetic nephropathy with max(RRI) >0.70. Conclusion: Renal resistive indexcan diagnose diabetic nephropathy at early stage. Keywords: Diabetic nephropathy, Renal resistivity index, Type II diabetes mellitus, Normal albuminuria
Indigenous Beliefs, Knowledge and Practices on Fishing and Climate Change Adaptation
Authors: Israel Manny , Sierra Sean
Published: March 2023

San Sebastian, one of the four fishing villages in the Eastern part of the Municipality of Lagonoy in the Philippines stays susceptible and at threat from weather-related disasters. Altering the fishery systems in Lagonoy Gulf (Pacific) where local artisanal and subsistence fishers are totally structured for their economic enterprise, require sustainable climate change adaptation measures. In achieving this end, the present study explored the indigenous fisheries practices of fishers, in phases of production, process, marketing, and management plan; determined adaptive strategies towards perceived influence of climate change in the habits of fishing activities; and assessed the knowledge and awareness of climate change adaptation amongst fishers and local officials. The qualitative methodology supplied the main instrument for this study. For the statistics presentation on adaptive techniques, and knowledge and awareness on climate change, quantitative methodology have been considered. A whole of 25 experts participated in the focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interview (KII). The manual coding of information frequency was carried out by indicating the wide variety of text that the respondents made for a specific statement. For the analysis, solely eight most recorded modifications have been considered. Finally, informants expressed pastime and aid to any local weather alternate initiative, and believed they are prepared to put up bayanihan efforts (a spirit of communal cooperation) to help hold the environment. On the contrary, informants expressed claims of unfair treatment of local fishers when authorities failed to take action towards transient fish poachers who overfish and fished destructively.
Physical Activity Domains and Teaching Effectiveness in the New Normal
Authors: Del Pilar Levann Dulf
Published: March 2023

This study determined the relationship between physical activity domains and the teaching effectiveness of teachers in the new normal in the City Schools Division of Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines in 2021-2022. The respondents of the study were 79 female and 26 male teachers determined through simple random sampling technique with 4% margin of error. Date gathered using validated researcher-made survey questionnaire were analyzed using arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and Spearman’s Rank-Order correlation. The study found a low positive association between physical activity domains and teachers’ teaching effectiveness in the new normal. The direction and level of correlation between the independent and dependent variables are both positive implying that there is, at the very least, a relationship between physical activity and teaching quality. Hence, physical activity and quality of teaching are directly proportional. Findings also suggest that teacher’s effectiveness depends on their teaching methods, lesson plans, classroom management, and student learning time while physical activity is only a small part of a teacher’s job. While the findings suggest physical activity has low impact on teaching, this study still suggest teachers to be physically active in their day-to-day routines and be proactive in taking steps to help them remain physically fit in order to reduce the stress, mental disorders, and emotional suffering.
Impact of Synchronous Class Attendance on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students
Authors: Secreto Percia , Tabo Eudora
Published: March 2023

Due to the pandemic, open and flexible learning has become the norm for schools and universities, where students get lessons through online classes or study modules. Acknowledging the difficulties of remote learning, many institutions allowed more flexibility by providing learners with increased choice and accessibility to suit their learning conditions. One is making online class attendance less mandatory compared to the pre-pandemic when attendance was strictly implemented in most schools. To a certain extent, this allowed students to study at their own time and pace and even assume work and home responsibilities. Hence, this study aims to determine the impact of attendance on students’ academic performance in online synchronous classes in one of the state universities in the Philippines. Using descriptive quantitative analysis, the 210 students’ attendance in online classes were recorded, while their final grades served as an indicator of academic performance. The results showed that synchronous online attendance positively impacts students’ academic performance. In general, students who regularly participate in online classes get a higher final grade. Furthermore, results showed a moderately positive relationship between these two factors using the Pearson correlation coefficient. Meanwhile, instructional support such as recorded lectures and supplementary materials prevented asynchronous students or those who could not participate in synchronous online classes from failing the course. This study recommends implementing more active learning strategies and in-class group work to avoid non-essential absenteeism and promote and encourage lecture attendance.
Distribution of rats and endoparasites zoonoses risk in Tandang village, Tembalang District, Semarang City
Authors: Ning Setiati  , Laily Fatmawati
Published: March 2023

Rats are rodents that coexist with humans because of the abundant easily available food sources, and aggravated due to the lack of public awareness with environmental hygiene. Apart from being troublesome, rats are also intermediaries for the cause of zoonoses. Initial observations, in Tandang village, there are densely populated areas, many rats of various types were found, including Rattus norvegicus, Rattus tanezumi and possibly other types that cause zoonoses. This study aims to examine the distribution of rats and their endoparasites in the Tandang village. The research method is analytical descriptive research. Traps were set at several points around dense settlements and markets. Data obtained by conducting random sampling. From the results of detaintment, 104 rats were obtained, consisting of 5 species namely Rattus norvegicus, Rattus tanezumi, Rattus exulans, Bandicota indica. Mus musculus. Endoparasites found in intestinal organs in the form of the tapeworm Hymenolephis sp., Trichuris trichiura worm eggs, Hymenolepis sp. The distribution of rats was found in dense residential areas, with 27 rats (22.21%) Rattus norvegicus, and 21 rats (20.19%) compared to their distribution in the market. The eggs of these parasitic worms are known to cause infection to humans through objects that encounterd with soil, sewage, etc. and are eventually swallowed. Symptoms experienced when infected include diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and anorexia.
Bacteriological assortment in oral microbiome of postnatal females
Authors: Adnan Kashif , Abbas Syed Amjad , Farrukh Umair , Khan Shah Salman , Jameel Rafey Ahmad , Gul Joham , Hassan Muhammad Sibt
Published: March 2023

In this study, women who had recently given birth were very likely to have dental problems. In girls, 28.1% had dental caries and 27.3% had gingivitis. The number of APOs was also high: LWB was 22.5 percent, PTB was 21.7 percent, and preeclampsia was 11.6%. After giving birth, women with oral problems, poor oral hygiene, or APOs were more likely to have high levels of S. mutans (p0.0001) and S. sobrinus colonisation. Even though S. mutans and S. sobrinus are the most common bacteria that cause cavities, S. mutans was found in only a small number of samples (BK1=0.004%, BK2 and BKC2=0.001%, and BKC1=0.004%) when tested without a culture. Instead, Streptococcus, Yersinia, Haemophilus, Prevotella, Neisseria, Fusobacterium, Gemella, Prevotella, Aggregatibacter, Rothia, Veillonella, Granulicatella, and Actinomyces were found to be most common in females with dental caries and gingivitis. This suggests that these isolates may play a role in causing dental caries. Using the culture-based method, the most common types of bacteria found in the poop of both healthy and postpartum women were Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterobacteriaceae, Neisseria, and Lactobacillus. 65.1% of the 267 pregnant women who were tested for Staphylococcus species in culture were found to have it.
CUIDADO FARMACÊUTICO NO USO DA ISOTRETINOÍNA: IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE FÍSICA E MENTAL
Authors: ASSUNÇÃO Daniele Priscila Silva Fardin , NASCIMENTO Sandy Mosquer , ANDRADE Taline Freitas
Published: March 2023

A acne é uma doença muito comum que ocorre entre os jovens do mundo inteiro, que pode afetar seu comportamento em meio a sociedade levando ao isolamento social, problemas psicológicos, muitas vezes pela discriminação. A isotretinoína possui efeitos teratogênicos e efeitos adversos, motivo pelo qual ela é prescrita somente em casos de acne grave. A prescrição desse medicamento segue alguns protocolos. Assim, pesquisa teve por finalidade avaliar os efeitos que esses pacientes apresentaram durante o uso e após o término do tratamento, e o impacto do tratamento em sua saúde física e mental. Para coleta de dados foi utilizado um formulário eletrônico na plataforma digital Google Formulários, os participantes da pesquisa são os acadêmicos de todos os cursos do período noturno da UniCesumar - Ponta Grossa, que realizaram o tratamento com a isotretinoína. Obtiveram-se 67 respostas. Notou-se que a maior parte dos usuários foram mulheres, sendo que a idade dos entrevistados, durante a utilização do medicamento, foi entre 15 e 22 anos. Os exames mais utilizados para iniciar o tratamento ou durante o tratamento foram: perfil lipídico, beta- HCG, enzimas hepáticas, entre outros. O impacto positivo sobre a autoestima após o tratamento foi evidente, reduzindo os riscos â saúde mental. O farmacêutico tem o papel de promover o cuidado farmacêutico proporcionando melhor segurança ao paciente, orientando no ato da dispensação os possíveis efeitos adversos, sobre o uso racional e os perigos da automedicação. Desta forma, concluiu- se que grande parte das pessoas apresentaram efeitos colaterais, e não fizeram monitoramento laboratorial.
INDICATOR ATTRIBUTES OF SOIL QUALITY IN AREAS UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USE SYSTEMS, IN THE WESTERN AMAZON
Authors: Souza Moisés Santos , Mendes Angelo Mansur , Campos Milton César Costa , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Santos Otávio Augusto Queiroz , Brito Filho Elilson Gomes
Published: March 2023

The anthropization of natural environments, when performed inadequately, promotes the disruption of the ecological balance and can influence the fauna, flora and biodiversity in general, including the edaphic environment and its components. The objective was to evaluate the soil attributes in areas with different types of vegetation cover and different forms of soil management. The study was carried out in native forest area (Subperennial Equatorial Forest) and cultivated area (annual species), in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil. Samples were collected in two layers (0-10 and 10-20cm), on a Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo, to evaluate microbial biomass by the fumigation-extraction (FE) method, as well as the chemical and physical soil attributes. It was possible to verify a significant increase in soil density and reduction of moisture and improvement of chemical attributes resulting from the use of the area. The organic matter content decreased sharply in the managed area (25%), compared to the forest, in the superficial layer (0-10cm). Microbial C-biomass under the native forest showed 54% higher mean value (883 mgC g-1) compared to the managed area (410 mgC g-1) in the superficial layer. The microbial N-biomass ranged from 21.3 to 19.5 mgN.g-1 in the native forest area, and from 9.3 to 11.5 mgN g-1 in the managed area, respectively in the 0-10 and 10-20cm layers. In the native forest area, the addition of organic matter to the soil by the vegetation litter was an important conditioning factor for the microbial community, demonstrating the use of this attribute as an indicator of soil quality.
PATHOGENICITY OF ISOLATES OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI TO WORKERS OF Acromyrmex heyeri (Forel, 1899) (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Saldanha Mateus Alves , Costa Ervandil Corrêa , Muniz Marlove Fátima Brião , Quevedo Alexsandra Cezimbra , Pedron Leandra , Sarzi Janaina Silva
Published: March 2023

Leaf-cutting ants stand out among the main pests of agricultural and forestry crops. Chemical control is the most used method to control these insect pests, requiring the development of techniques that are less harmful to the environment. The present study aimed at verifying the action of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill, Cordyceps fumosorosea (Wize), and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin isolates on the in vitro mortality of Acromyrmex heyeri (Forel). Seven isolates of entomopathogenic fungi were used: three isolates of Beauveria bassiana (IBCB 66, IBCB 170, and IBCB 632), one isolate of Cordyceps fumosorosea (IBCB 130), and three isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (IBCB 348, IBCB 383, and IBCB 425), and five concentrations of spores (1.0×104, 1.0×105, 1.0×106, 1.0×107, and 1.0×108 spores mL-1) for each fungal isolate. The control treatment consisted of autoclaved distilled water and 0.01% Tween 40, without fungal pathogens. The experiments were carried out in a completely randomized design with five replications. Estimation of lethal concentrations of LC50 and LC90 was performed using Probit analysis. The isolates of B. bassiana, C. fumosorosea, and M. anisopliae were pathogenic to leaf-cutting ants with the five tested concentrations of spores. Higher mortality of the specimens was reached with increasing concentration. The entomopathogenic fungi evaluated in this study proved to be efficient agents for the biological control of Acromyrmex heyeri.
Operating Strategy in Improving The Performance of Company Resources
Authors: Risman Nugraha  , Abdul Haris Muchtar
Published: March 2023

Misi digambarkan sebagai penunjuk jalan ke arah organisasi. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan strategi operasional untuk meningkatkan kinerja sumber daya dalam suatu perusahaan. Artikel ini merupakan kajian pustaka yang menganalisis sumber referensi jurnal, buku, dan website yang membahas manajemen proyek secara konseptual dan komprehensif. Artikel ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data dari dokumentasi dan berbagai artikel dan buku. Isi tersebut kemudian dianalisis secara analitik dengan menganalisis data literatur deskriptif atau melakukan analisis ilmiah terhadap informasi premis. Metode analisis data meliputi metode deduktif, induktif, dan komparatif. Makalah ini menemukan bahwa strategi operasional direduksi menjadi sepuluh keputusan operasional: desain produk dan layanan, kualitas, desain proses dan kapasitas, pemilihan lokasi, desain tata letak, sumber daya manusia, manajemen rantai pasokan, inventaris, perencanaan, serta perawatan dan pemeliharaan.
Tinjauan Normatif Proses Dan Mekanisme Transaksi Sewa Guna Usaha (Studi Kasus Kredit Plus Makassar)
Authors: Habibah  Habibah  , Nurasia Natsir
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses dan mekanisme transaksi sewa guna usaha dan mengetahui teknik pembiayaan guna usaha. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah wawancara,yaitu Peneliti akan mewawancarai pihak yang_berkaitan dengan prosedur pembuatan perjanjian bell sewa, bentuk perjanjian bell sewa,serta permasalahan apa timbul khususnya wanprestasi dan risiko serta bagaimana penyelesaiannya dalam pelaksanaan prosedur dan mekanisme proses transaksi sewa guna usaha di Makassar, bentuk pembiayaan sewa guna usaha kepada Staf P.T. Kredit plus Multi Finance Divisi Non Otomotif Makassar dan beberapa konsumen (Pembeli Sewa).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sewa guna usaha adalah kegiatan pembiayaan dalam bentuk penyediaan barang modal balk secara guna usaha dengan hak opsi (finance lease) maupun sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi (operating lease), untuk digunakan oleh lessee selama jangka waktu tertentu berdasarkan pembayaran secara berkala. Pihak pihak yang terlibat di dalam sewa guna usaha: Lessor adalah perusahaan leasing atau pihak yang memberikan jasa pembiayaan kepada pihak lessee dalam bentuk barang modal. Lessee adalah perusahaan atau pihak yang memperoleh pembiayaan dalam bentuk barang modal dan lessor. Supplier adalah perusahaan atau pihak yang mengadakan atau menyediakan barang untuk dijual kepada lessee dengan pembayaran secara tunai lh lessor.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Dan Kepuasan Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Sri Indira Hartawati
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Kantor Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Majene. Adapun Jenis Data yang digunakan adalah data primer merupakan data penelitian yang diperoleh langsung dari sumber Data sekunder adalah data yang merupakan sumber data penelitian secara tidak langsung, melalui perantara (diperoleh dan dicatat oleh pihak lain). Metode sampel jenuh yaitu mengambil total populasi untuk dijadikan sampel penelitian, jadi besar sampel dalam penelitian yang ditetapkan adalah sebanyak 43 orang.Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu, pemberian kuesioner, studi dokumnetasi dan wawancara. Adapun teknik analisis data , yaitu analisis deskripsi, uji validitas dan realibitas, uji hipotesis, uji analisis regresi berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan yang diperoleh, maka dapat diajukan kesimpulan bahwa lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhada Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Majene. Kepuasan Kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Majene.Lingkungan Kerja lebih berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Majene.

 

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Gaya Bahasa Kiasan dalam Novel Rasa Karya Tere Liye dan Implikasinya terhadap Pembelajaran Teks Novel
Authors: Mutiara Khairani  , Zulfikarni Zulfikarni
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini mengambil novel Rasa karya Tere Liye sebagai acuan dasar dari penelitian. Permasalahan yang dikaji di dalam penelitian ini terkait gaya bahasa kiasan yang terdapat di dalam novel Rasa karya Tere Liye. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mendeskripsikan gaya bahasa kiasan yang terdapat dalam novel Rasa karya Tere Liye dan (2) mendeskripsikan implikasi gaya bahasa kiasan dalam novel Rasa karya Tere Liye terhadap pembelajaran teks novel di Sekolah Menengah Atas. Metode yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui pendekatan analisis isi. Data yang dihasilkan berupa berupa kata-kata dalam bentuk kutipan. Data yang ditemukan dalam penelitian ini berupa frasa, klausa dan kalimat yang terdapat unsur gaya bahasa kiasan dalam novel Rasa karya Tere Liye. Gaya bahasa yang paling dominan digunakan pengarang adalah personifikasi sebanyak 25 kutipan. Hasil dari analisis gaya bahasa kiasan diimplikasi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia kurikulum 2013 di Sekolah Menengah Atas.
MEMBANGUN ANAK DIDIK MELALUI NILAI-NILAI PEMBELAJARANAN HOLISTIK BERBASIS KARAKTER
Authors: Muhammad Wahfiyudin Romadoni
Published: March 2023

Manusia seutuhnya ditunjukkan dengan perkembangan dan peningkatan seluruh bagian kemajuan. Pemeragaan kembali perkembangan dan pengasuhan remaja yang tidak ideal menjadi predisposisi ketidakmampuan untuk memasuki pelatihan lebih lanjut dan penggunaan kemampuan masing-masing anak yang tidak memadai. Motivasi di balik ujian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan merinci secara lebih mendalam persiapan, implementasi, manajemen, dan implementasi program pelatihan berbasis karakter yang mencakup semua yang telah diselesaikan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Berbagai macam informasi dengan metode tertentu, wawancara luar dan dalam, dokumentasi. Mata pelajaran Eksplorasi antara lain: Pengarah, Fasilitator, Pendidik, Pengorganisasi Karakter, Wali Siswa. Untuk memastikan legitimasi informasi, strategi triangulasi sumber, teknik, dan hipotesis digunakan. Pengecekan informasi dibantu melalui reduksi informasi, penyajian informasi, dan hasil akhir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyusunan program yang bergantung pada hasil penilaian pelaksanaan program tahun sebelumnya dibantu melalui pembagian tugas pendidik sebagai penyelenggara meliputi karakter, SDM, periklanan dan organisasi, pendidikan dan perencanaan pembelajaran, dan penanggung jawab program. praktek memutuskan menjelang awal tahun. Manajemen diselesaikan selama jam belajar mengajar dan penyelesaian tindakan secara langsung atau dalam laporan yang disiapkan. Penilaian akhir setiap program gerakan oleh pendidik dan kepala sekolah, setiap triwulan dan semester oleh instruktur, pengurus dan pengawas, kemudian pada saat itu pelatihan dilakukan oleh seorang pembimbing, sekelompok ahli. Gagasan yang dapat diberikan antara lain: niat untuk bekerjasama dengan program sekolah melalui KPO sebagai mitra yang lebih layak, melaksanakan program agar sekolah rutin memberikan data kepada wali murid tentang materi yang diajarkan, serta monitoring dan penilaian.
Pengaruh Sertifikasi Halal Dan Kesadaran Halal Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Kosmetik Wardah Di Desa Bangun Rejo Tanjung Morawa
Authors: Pratiwi Dwi Putri , Falahi Adrial
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze and examine the Effect of Halal Certification and Halal Awareness on the PurchaseDecision of Wardah Cosmetics Products in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa. This research uses quantitative research. The population in this study was the community in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa who used wardah products, female and Muslim aged 17-50 years with a total of 400, with sampling using the slovin formula as many as 80 respondents. The sampling method used in this study is Simple Random Sampling. The results of this study were collected through a questionnaire which was analyzed using multiple linear regression. The test results show that the variables of halal certification and halal awareness partially have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, and the results of the F test prove that the variables of halal certification and halal awareness simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, Adjusted R Square is 0.671, which means that the relationship variable between halal certification and halal awareness on purchasing decisions is 67.1%, while the remaining 32.9% can be explained by other variables not examined in this study. The R Square value is 0.679 and the standard error of the estimate is 1.377, which means the smaller the standard deviation, the better the model.
 Keywords : Halal Certification, Halal Awareness, Purchase Decision
Variabilidad morfológica de poblaciones de Pinus durangensis, P. engelmannii y P. arizonica en el estado de Chihuahua
Authors: Siqueiros Candia Minerva , Morales Nieto Carlos R. , Santellano Estrada Eduardo , Melgoza Castillo Alicia , Alarcón Bustamante Manuel , Martínez Salvador Martín
Published: March 2023

Para establecer programas de mejoramiento genético en Pinus durangensis, P. engelmannii y P. arizonica es fundamental conocer la diversidad de sus recursos genéticos. El objetivo fue realizar un análisis de variabilidad morfológica en especies de pinos importantes en Chihuahua. Los bosques templados de Chihuahua se dividieron en zona norte, centro y sur, se muestrearon 20 árboles por especie y zona; se obtuvieron datos de edad, circunferencia, altura del árbol, coordenadas y altitud. Se realizó análisis de componentes principales (CP) y conglomerados (AC). Los valores medios de las variables circunferencia, altura, altitud y edad fueron 32.9 cm, 15.7 m, 2553 msnm y 54.7 años para Pinus durangensis, 35.8 cm, 16.0 m, 2326 msnm y 65.8 años y para P. engelmannii y 44.8 cm, 15.5 m, 2707 msnm y 81.1 años para P. arizonica. Los tres primeros CP explicaron 97.94 % para Pinus durangensis, 97.45 % para P. engelmannii y 93.80 % para P. arizonica. Pinus durangensis el CP1 mostró correlación (P< 0.0001) con zona (0.79), altura (0.86) y altitud (0.80). El CP2 mantuvo una correlación (P< 0.0001) con circunferencia (0.82). Para P. engelmannii, el CP1 presentó correlación (P< 0.0001) con circunferencia (0.88), altura (0.90) y edad (0.83). El CP2 se correlacionó (P< 0.0001) con altitud (0.93). Para P. arizonica el CP1 estuvo correlacionado (P< 0.0001) con zona (0.91), circunferencia (0.85), altitud (0.95) y edad (0.80). El CP2 fue correlacionado (P< 0.0001) con altura (0.94). Conocer la variación fenotípica de especies en la región templada, podría ser útil para regionalizar unidades de manejo en función de la morfología de especies. La información sugiere desarrollar análisis genéticos moleculares de diversidad.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v11i3.93
The Promises and Future Directions of Wireless Stimulation in Biomedical Applications
Authors: Wallace Gordon G.
Published: March 2023

Wireless stimulation (WS) technologies have been developed as powerful strategies to modulate cellular behaviour and biological activity remotely and noninvasively through wireless manipulation of electrical signal. These WS systems are constructed from the electrically stimulus-responsive materials (magnetoelectric, piezoelectric, optoelectronic, and bipolar electroactive materials) that are triggered by the primary driving force, general like magnetic field, ultrasound, light, and electric field. With a deeper understanding of the integral role of electrical stimulation played in biological cells, tissues, and organs, WS has become the promising technique to work on neural cell stimulation, for either functional or repair effects, and other biological activities including drug release, electroporation and cancer treatment. This paper summarises existing WS systems in accordance with the utilised stimulus-responsive materials. Also, future directions of WS in potential biomedical applications are discussed. Along with the development of emerging techniques such as bipolar electrochemistry and 3D printing, more effective WS systems will be allowed to apply in biosystems with a change of paradigm.
Analysis of Student Perceptions of Teacher Quality and Learning Environment as Predictors of Learning Motivation in High Schools
Authors: Simbolon Bintang R. , Jihan Jihan , Susanti Pipit Aprilia , Sukomardojo Tekat , Rizqi Vini
Published: March 2023

Learning is an activity that is very important to carry out, especially for high school students. In practice, the student’s motivation often determines success in learning. Therefore, high school students’ motivation needs to be increased to study well. The researcher was then interested in seeing how high school students’ perceptions of teacher quality and learning environment affect their motivation to learn. This research will be carried out using a descriptive qualitative approach. The data to be used in this study comes from various research results and previous studies, which still have relevance to the discussion in this study. The results of this study then found that teacher quality can increase learning motivation for high school students. This is because a good teacher will make it easier for high school students to understand what they are learning, so learning motivation will increase even higher. Then a good learning environment can also increase high school students learning motivation. This is because, with a few distractions, students can focus on learning well. The learning process at home through e-learning often causes a learning environment full of distractions, so high school students learning motivation decreases extensively.
Dietary Modifications in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Public Health Concern
Authors: Faridi Tallat Anwar
Published: March 2023

Occasional periods or no menstrual periods at all are typical symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is due to an excessive synthesis of the hormone androgens, people with PCOS frequently have numerous ovarian cysts [1]. According to literature between 33 and 83 percent of women with PCOS who are overweight or obese shows signs of acne, hirsutism, and male pattern baldness and if not managed high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and endometrial cancer. Insulin levels in PCOS patients are frequently reported to be higher than usual. The pancreas is where hormone insulin is made [2]. It works with the body's cells in converting sugar (glucose) into energy. The sugar levels in blood may increase if your body doesn't create enough insulin [3]. This can also occur when you develop insulin resistance, which prevents you from adequately using the insulin that you do make [4]. The body may try to produce excessive amounts of insulin if you develop insulin resistance in an effort to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Your ovaries may start to create more androgens like testosterone if your insulin levels are too high [5]. The obese and overweight according to BMI can cause the insulin resistance [6]. Due to their insulin resistance, people with PCOS typically deal with this

 

issue, which can keep reduced weight more challenging [7]. It could be more challenging to regulate insulin resistance and, as a result, weight reduction if you eat a diet high in refined carbs, which including starchy and sugary meals [8].
Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance Among DPT Students
Authors: Nadeem Iqra , Fatima Raees , Avaid Ana , Anwar Sobia , Nazik Naila , Rani Zunaira , Shakoor Emaan , Asif Qurat ul Ain , Nizam Hifsa , Kompal Rabab
Published: March 2023

Sleeping is essential for student physical as well as mental health. Sleep disturbance is distressing state that affect quality of work. Objective: To determine the sleep disturbance in DPT students. Methods: This observational study recruited 884 participants out of which 800 filled the questionnaire with mean age 21.54 ±1.76 from different medical universities and medical colleges of Punjab. Non probability convenient sampling technique was used. Both male and female students of all the years of DPT were included. Students with psychiatric illness, chronic medical illness, smoking and taking drugs excluded from the study. The effects of insomnia were checked by Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) questionnaire. For data analysis SPSS version 26 was used. Results: Mean age of the physical therapy students was 21.54 ±1.76. Out of 800, 61.75% students were insomniac. Most of the students had unsatisfactory sleep quality (55.87%), awakening at the night time (62%), and day time sleepiness (76.25%). Conclusion: According to present study prevalence of sleep disturbance was very high among physical therapy students
Exploring Status of Oral Submucous Fibrosis and its Association with C-Reactive Protein at a Public Sector Medical University
Authors: Kiran . , Manzoor Usman , Raza Ali , Parveen Saba , Ali Channar Kashif , . Abdullah , Shams Salman
Published: March 2023

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a well-established precancerous condition affecting the oral mucosa. Objective: To explore serum C- reactive protein levels in healthy patients and their comparison with diagnosed patients having oral submucous fibrosis. Methods: Eighty-two patients of all age groups, irrespective of gender and clinically diagnosed with oral submucous fibrosis, without any other systemic problem were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups i.e., Group A = normal healthy patients and Group B = clinically diagnosed oral submucous fibrosis patients. After taking detailed history of patients of both groups, blood samples were collected from all patients for C- reactive protein levels. Results: Out of 82 patients, male were 30 (73.2%) and 34 (82.9%) and female were 11 (26.8%) and 7 (17.1%) with mean age of 41.0 ± 6.6 years and 42.6 ± 7.4 years in group I (normal healthy patients) and group II (oral submucous fibrosis patients) respectively. All patients were long-term consumers of betel quid with or without tobacco [13 (31.7%) and 28 (68.3%)], whereas no healthy patient was using betel quid. CRP level was significantly high 3.62 ±1.02 mg/dl in OSMF patients as compared to normal healthy patients 0.40 ± 0.21mg/dl. Similarly, CRP level was significantly abnormal (raised) in all OSMF patients as compared to normal healthy patients where only 7 (17.1%) were reported with abnormal (raised) CRP levels. Conclusions: Serum C- reactive protein levels in oral submucous fibrosis patients were significantly high as compared to normal healthy patients.
Effects of Parental Oral Health knowledge on Early Childhood Caries and Oral Health Status of Children 3-5 Years of Age in Abbottabad
Authors: Irfan Arooj , Khan Ariffullah , Irfan Alina , Mehmood Zara , Tahir Rabia
Published: March 2023

Dental caries can spread rapidly in children and was given the term "Early Childhood Caries" (ECC) that was coined to describe "one or more carious, non-cavitated or cavitated tooth surfaces that are missing or filled due to caries on a deciduous tooth" in a child of 5 years and 9 months of age or younger. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a “complicated condition affecting the maxillary primary incisors which quickly propagate to other primary teeth about a month of eruption”. It is a serious issue of socio-behavior or dental health which strikes pre-schoolers across the globe. Objective: To determine effects of parental knowledge on their children's oral health practices and status. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, with a total of 384 kids from Government and Private Schools of Abbottabad City. Oral hygiene of the children was assessed through dmft scores upon the request of school administration and parents. Structured oral health questionnaires were distributed by the instructors among the parents during parent-teacher conferences/ meetings that were held after every three months in a fiscal year of the school. Results: A total of 372 of the youngsters in the study have all their primary teeth erupted (98.7%). Three-year-olds make up 35.7% of the overall sample, while four-year-olds make up 23%, and five-year-olds make up 0.5% of the sample. One or more of the sample's 245 decaying teeth affects 40.5% of the total. Conclusions: Parental knowledge and practise of oral hygiene were found to be linked to their children's oral health in this study.
Prevalence of HCV Infection in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
Authors: Kumar Kishor , Das Bhagwan , Naveed Asma , Kumar Santosh , Tassaduq Khan Muhammad , Memon Rafia
Published: March 2023

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis patients. Patients on haemodialysis are at high risk for HCV, with frequency of infection several times higher than that in non-hemodialysis patients. Objective: To determine the frequency of HCV infection in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients on maintenance   hemodialysis. Methods: The Descriptive Cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Nephrology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro. All patients above 18 years of age and below 60 years of age of both gender having end stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis with 3 months or more of maintenance hemodialysis were consecutively enrolled. Post hemodialysis patient’s serum was checked for anti HCV antibody by enzyme linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA). Presence of anti HCV antibodies in serum detected by ELISA was labeled as HCV positive. Results: Of 90 patients, the mean age of the patients was 46.85 ±8.21 years. There were 54 (60%) males and 36 (40%) females. The mean duration of hemodialysis was 10.39 ±3.31 months. The frequency of HCV was found to be 21 (23.3%). A significant association of HCV was found with gender (p-value 0.006) whereas age (p-value 0.597) and duration of hemodialysis (p-value 0.715) was found to be insignificant. Conclusion: The frequency of HCV infection was found to be 23% in ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Early recognition and treatment of which improves the patient outcome.
Effect of Age on Survival in Patients with Cervical Cancer
Authors: M. Al-Jifree Hatim , Alwazzan Ahmad , Aljuaid Sara , Balubaid Wejdan
Published: March 2023

Cervical cancer survival rates depend on several factors, such as the stage of the cancer, age of the patient, and overall health status. However, early detection through regular screening and prompt treatment can significantly increase the chances of survival. Objectives: To determine the effects of age and other prognostic factors on survival in patients with cervical cancer. Methods: The medical records of 142 patients with cervical cancer were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were diagnosed by biopsy between January 2000 and December 2012 at the Princess Norah Oncology Center of King Abdul Aziz Medical City (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank tests were used to compare groups. Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 51.77 ± 13.36 years (range, 28–96 years). The 1-year survival rates for each age group were as follows: < 30 years, 100%; 30–54 years, 83.9%; 55–65 years, 72.2%; and > 65 years, 73.3%. By contrast, the 5-year survival rates (0%, 38.5%, 30.8%, and 33%, respectively) were much lower. No significant differences in survival outcomes were identified among the age groups. Low mean hemoglobin levels during treatment were associated with poor survival rates. The mean hemoglobin level for all patients was 14.22 ± 16.28 mg/dL. Conclusions: Survival outcomes in patients with cervical cancer were not influenced by age at diagnosis. It will be necessary to perform systematic reviews of multiple studies on this topic to come to a more definitive conclusion.