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Morpho-physiological Response of Gliricidia sepium to Seawater-induced Salt Stress
Authors: Rahman MA , Das AK , Saha SR , Uddin MM , Rahman MM
Published: January 2020

Soil degradation due to the contamination of excessive saline water has been threatening soil health vis a vis plant productivity worldwide. Gliricidia sepium, a fertilizer tree, has come into limelight in recent decades in Bangladesh due to its potency in improving soil fertility. However, study on its suitability in coastal areas alongside identifying the salt-endurance limit is still lacking. Therefore, morpho-physiological attributes of G. sepium under seawater-induced different levels of salt stress were analyzed in a pot experiment from March to May 2018 to gain an insight into its salt-adaptive mechanisms. Results revealed that seawater-induced salinity negatively affected the growth-related attributes, such as plant height, fresh weight of shoots, dry weights of shoots and roots, and leaf area. The reduction of growth was coincided with reductions in photosynthetic pigments and relative water content. Interestingly, salt tolerance index was not decreased in parallel with increasing dosages of seawater, indicating the salt tolerance capacity of G. sepium. Furthermore, enhanced accumulation of proline increased the osmoprotective capacity of G. sepium in order to overcome the salt-induced osmotic stress. The results of the present study concluded that G. sepium might be suitable for growing in the salt prone areas ranging 20 – 40 dSm-1.

The Agriculturists 2019; 17(1-2) 66-75
Evaluation of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Genotypes for their Tolerance to Flooding
Authors: Rana MS , Hossain MA , Urmi TA , Ahmed S , Haque MM , Islam MM
Published: January 2020

Waterlogging is one the major abiotic stresses that affects growth and yield of blackgram. A field experiment was carried out at the experimental field of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706 during kharif II season to evaluate 26 blackgram genotypes for understanding the flood tolerance in respect of yield and yield contributing characters. The experiment was laid out with a randomized complete block design with three replications. Water logging depth was 3-5 cm, created by irrigation from tap water and imposed at 29 days after emergence of seedlings which was maintained for 8 days. Multivariate analysis was performed involving eight qualitative plant characters. A wide range of variation was found for all the qualitative plant characters like plant height, plant dry weight, branches per plant, pods per plant, pod length, seeds per pod, 1000-seed weight and yield per plant. Flooding reduced all the growth parameters of blackgram but degree of reduction varied greatly over the blackgram genotypes. Considering yield performance, the genotypes BU Acc 25 showed the highest yield per plant (9.03 g) followed by the BU Acc 17 (6.47 g) and BU Acc 24 (6.17) under flooding . The yield reduction percent of the same genotypes were minimum (43.86, 60.82 and 65.96, respectively) compared to control which is very important for selection of those genotypes as a flooding tolerant.

The Agriculturists 2019; 17(1-2) 89-101
Comparison of In-Hospital Outcomes Between Patients With or Without Acute Kidney Injury Developed After Hospitalization Following Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Safi Md Sajjad , Chowdhury Msi Tipu , Parvin Tanjima , Ahmed Khurshed , Sultana Md Ashraf Uddin , Banerjee Sajal Krishna
Published: January 2020

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a common complication of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), is associated with higher mortality and longer hospital stays. ACS patients with renal impairment during hospitalization are associated with adverse in-hospital outcomes in the form of heart failure, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmia, dialysis requirement and mortality.

Objective: To compare the in-hospital adverse outcomesof patients with ACS with or without AKI.

Materials and Methods: This prospective comparative study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, BSMMU, Dhaka, during the period of August 2017 to July 2018. A total of 70 eligible patients were included in this study of which 35 patients were included in group A (ACS with AKI) and 35 patients were included in group B (ACS without AKI). AKI was diagnosed, on the basis of increased serum creatinine level 0.3mg/dL from baseline within 48 hours after hospitalization. They were subjected to electrocardiography, blood test for serum creatinine (on admission, 12 hours, 48 hours and at the time of discharge), lipid profile, 2-D echocardiography along with serum troponin, CK MB and electrolytes.

Results: It was observed that mean age was 58.0±8.5 years in group A and 55.6±12.3 years in group B. Heart failure was more common in group A than in Group B (74.3% vs 34.2% p=0.001 respectively) and arrhythmia was more common in group A than in Group B (100% vs 74.2% respectively). 7(20%) patients of group A required dialysis. The mean duration of hospital stay was significantly higher in Group A than in the Group B (9.4±2.3 vs 7.2±0.6; p=0.001) days. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that heart failure, cardiogenic shock, duration of hospital stay were found to be the independently significant predictors of outcome of the patients with AKI with odds ratio being 5.53 (p=0.001), 4.353 (p=0.001) and 6.92 (p=0.001)

Conclusion: This study shows that, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmia, dialysis requirement, were more common in the patients with AKI (group A) than in the patients without AKI (group B). The duration of hospital stays were longer in patients with AKI (group A) than in the patients without AKI (group B). Therefore, an important research target is the identification of high-risk patients with ACS experiencing AKI, thereby appropriate medication and follow-up should be implemented.

University Heart Journal Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2020; 3-10
The Pattern of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Acute ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction and their in-hospital Outcome
Authors: Alam Mohammad Khurshadul , Mahmood Manzoor , Adhikary Dipal Krishna , Khaled Fakhrul Islam , Chowdhury Msi Tipu , Hasan Amanat , Islam Sami Nazrul , Sultan Md Ashraf Uddin , Banerjee Sajal Krishna
Published: January 2020

Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major cause of death worldwide with arrhythmia being the most common determinant in the post-infarction period. Identification and management of arrhythmias at an early period of acute MI has both short term and long term significance.

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the pattern of arrhythmias in acute STEMI in the first 48 hours of hospitalization and their inhospital outcome.

Methods: A total of 50 patients with acute STEMI were included in the study after considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were observed for the first 48 hours of hospitalization for detection of arrhythmia with baseline ECG at admission and continuous cardiac monitoring in the CCU. The pattern of the arrhythmias during this period & their in-hospital outcome were recorded in predesigned structured data collection sheet.

Result: The mean age was 53.38 ± 10.22 years ranging from 29 to 70 years. Most of the patients were male 42(84%). Majority of the patients had anterior wall ( anterior, antero-septal & extensive anterior) myocardial infarction (54%). Sinus tachycardia in isolation was the most common arrhythmia observed in 36.8% of patients followed by sinus bradycardia (22.8%), ventricular tachycardia (19.3%), ventricular ectopic (12.3%),first degree AV block (5.3%), complete heart block and atrial ectopic 1.7% each. Tachyarrhythmias were more common in anterior wall myocardial infarction, whereas bradyarrhythmias were more common in inferior wall myocardial infarction. Among studied patients, 72% had favourable outcome , followed by acute left ventricular failure 10%, cardiogenic shock & lengthening of hospital stay 8% each and death 2%.

Conclusion: The commonest arrhythmias encountered were sinus tachycardia followed by sinus bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular ectopic, AV block and atrial ectopic. The incidence of mortality was 2%.

University Heart Journal Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2020; 16-21
Role of serum β2m in predicting severity of Coronary artery disease
Authors: Nessa Zebun , Ferdoushi Sheuly , Khaled Md Fakhrul Islam , Islam Saiful , Jahan Nasrin , Adhikary Dipal K , Kahnam Khaleda , Mahejabeen - , Sultana Tuhin , Paul Debatosh
Published: January 2020

Background: Coronary artery disease is the principal cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing around world. It is about 75% of deaths occurring in developing countries like Bangladesh. It is very important to know about the inflammatory risk factors of coronary artery disease for early assessment of coronary artery disease. Serumβ2-microglobulin (²2m) is a newly identified biomarker that has been found to increase in patients with coronary artery disease. Aims: To determine the role of â2m in predicting the severity of coronary artery disease.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Department of Cardiology and Laboratory Medicine, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka during March 2017 to February 2018. Total seventy four patients who underwent coronary angiography as per criteria where included in this study. Serum β2-microglobulin (²2m)was done before angiography procedure by indirect ELISA method and severity of coronary artery disease was assessed by extent of diseased coronary vessels and SYNTAX score.

Results: β2-microglobulin level was found higher (≥3/ml) in coronary artery disease patients which was statistically significant (p<0.001).β2-microglobulin was also correlated with number of diseased coronary vessels (r=0.562, p<0.001). Mean â2m level was found 4.48±0.95 μg/ml with range from 3-6.1 μg/ml and the mean SYNTAX score was found 16.27±08.99 with the range from 1 to 44. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was done between â2m level and SYNTAX score. Then the result is r=0.547 and p<0.001. Therefore, there was a positive correlation between â2m level and SYNTAX score. The area under the receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curves ²2m cut off value of 3.6 with 81.4% sensitivity and 86.7% specificity as the value for identifying the coronary artery disease.

Conclusion: Our study revealed that β2-microglobulin effectively correlates with the severity of coronary artery disease. So it may be used as a reliable marker for assessment of coronary artery disease severity.

University Heart Journal Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2020; 22-27
Effect of PCI on QTC Dispersion in Patients with Angina
Authors: Islam Md Shafiqul , Mondal Shekhar Kumar , Jahan Jafrin , Arefin Minhaj , Ahmed Nishat , Das Pinaki Ranjan , Azam MG
Published: January 2020

Background:‘Coronary heart disease (CHD) is now the leading cause of death worldwide; it is on the rise and has become a true pandemic that respects no borders. For the diagnosis of coronary artery disease, the 12 leads electrocardiogram (ECG) is the most readily available noninvasive test by which, in addition of diagnosis, localizing and estimating the size of myocardial ischemia can be determined. Abnormally high QT dispersion has been correlated with risk of arrhythmic death in various cardiac diseases including CAD. An increase in QTd is reported to predict the occurrence of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients with ischemic heart disease.

Materials and Methods: This Cross sectional analytical study was conducted in Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Dhaka from January 2013 to December 2013. A total of 100 consecutive patients with angina based on predefined enrollment criteria were included in the study. .All patients were evaluated by history, clinical examination, biochemical analysis, and coronary angiogram (CAG) which was performed during index hospital admission. PCI was done only if the vessel was significantly stenosed.i,e. for LMCA - e”50%, for LAD, LCX and RCA it was e”70% as significant stenosis. Severity of stenosis of the involved vessels were categorized as severe( e”90%) and moderate(<90%).

Results: Among the study population 76 (76%) patients were male and 24 (24%) patients were female. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) group comprised 37 patients and there were significant differences between before and after PCI QTc dispersion (90.5±38.9 vs 70.4±39.6 ms, p=0.001). The left circumflex artery (LCX) group was comprised of 6 patients and there were significant differences between before and after PCI QTc dispersion (62.2±41.9 vs 50.2±37.2 ms, p=0.001). The right coronary artery (RCA) group consisted of 18 patients, there being significant differences between before and after PCI QTc dispersion (84.9±40.7 vs 69.1±41.5 ms, p=0.001)

Conclusion: PCI reduces QTc dispersion significantly among patients with angina. This QTc dispersion change is not influenced by sex, smoking, beta-blockers, hypertension, diabetes, renal impairment, stable or unstable angina but it depends upon the severity of coronary artery stenosis, involvement of coronary vessel and number of vessels.Reduction of QTc dispersion is a good sign of successful PCI that indicates successful reperfusion which carries an excellent prognostic value of revascularization.Further long term follow up will establish it.

University Heart Journal Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2020; 33-39
Echocardiographic Imaging of Intracardiac Thrombus and Evaluated its Underlying cause along Therapeutic Implications: A Review
Authors: Haque Mostashirul , Kabir Mohammad Faisal Ibn , Amin Md Rasul , Khaled Md Fakhrul Islam , Mandal Rayhan Masum , Zaman S M Mustafa , Hoque Harisul , Rahman Fazlur , Ahmed Choudhury Meshkat
Published: January 2020

Abstract not available

University Heart Journal Vol. 16, No. 1, Jan 2020; 40-42
Ethical issues in traditional herbal medical practice in Nigeria
Authors: Edward Ezedike , Ariche Chrisantus Kanayochukwu
Published: January 2020

There is increased use and popularity of herbal medicine in Nigeria in recent times. Scholars from different fields have attributed this recent upsurge to economic issues, high cost of modern medical care, loss of confidence in synthetic drugs, resistant of diseases to some modern drugs and easy accessibility of herbal medicines and its practitioners, amongst others. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a large portion of the world’s population patronizes traditional herbal medicines. However, there is perceived neglect of the core principles of health care ethics by the practitioners and marketers of traditional herbal medicine in Nigeria. This is worrisome. In this connection, this paper argues that Nigerians will benefit immensely from traditional herbal medicine if its practitioners and marketers observe and respect these core principles of health care which includes the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, informed consent, justice, and truthfulness. This study is purely qualitative and adopts a textual critical analytic method.
African values and institutional reform for sustainable development in Africa
Authors: Asuquo Gabriel
Published: January 2020

The way society patterned its institutions and framed its laws, is predicated on the prevalent values of the people, which is rooted in their culture, philosophies, and spirituality. The way such a society makes progress and promotes coexistence is linked to the values that they uphold. Similarly, African values are those axiological principles that form the foundation of social living and social ordering in traditional African society, which can still be relevant today. These social values of the African people are what were used to construct African inclusive institutions in the traditional setting before it was eroded by colonialism and imperialism. Thus, for Africans of today to rebuild inclusive institutions that will guarantee sustainable development across the continent, there is a need to revive and reintegrate the principles from the study of African values into the reform of contemporary African social institutions. Therefore, in this paper, the authors argue that for African institutions to deliver the good of sustainable development, they must be reformed along the lines of foundational principles of African cultural values. The paper employs the philosophical method of critical analysis in dissecting the issues within this discourse.
EFEK EKSTRAK ETANOL 70% HERBA KEMANGI (Ocimum americanum L.) SEBAGAI PENURUN KADAR ASAM URAT PADA TIKUS JANTAN Galur Sprague Dawley
Authors: Restina Yesi , Effendi E. Mulyati , W. Ike Yulia
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the influence of ethanol extract 70% herbal basil in the uric acid levels in Sprague, Dawley strain. The test animals used were 25 mice that were divided into 5 groups, each consisting of 5 mice. Group Treatment I Allupurinol 5.04 g/200 g BB as control (+), treatment II CMC 0.5%/200 g BB as Control (-), treatment III ethanol extract 70% herbal basil 0, 4g/200g BB (dose 1), treatment IV ethanol extract 70% herbs basil 0, 8g/200g BB (dose 2) and V treatment ethanol extract 70% herbals Basil 1, 6g/200g BB (dose 3). The results showed that the administration of basil extract of herbals can reduce levels of uric acid during treatment 15 days, the most effective dose is dose 2 (0, 8g/200g BB).
POTENSI EKSTRAK DAUN KARUK (Piper sarmentosum) SEBAGAI INSEKTISIDA NABATI HAMA ULAT GRAYAK (Spodoptera litura)
Authors: S. P Rangga Eka , . Moerfiah , . Triastinurmiatiningsih
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of the leaf extract of Piper sarmentosum on mortality and damage levels by pest armyworm (Spodoptera litura). This research was conducted at the Laboratory of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pakuan University, Bogor. This study uses a completely randomized design (CRD), with four levels of extract concentration, that is 0% as control, 30%, 40% and 50%.  Each treatment was repeated four times. The variables measured were mortality rates, the extent of damage the leaves, and larval growth. A concentration of EDK 50% showed activity in killing the armyworm by 38%. The lowest level of damage is 5%, with an average growth rate to its lowest larvae by 0.8 cm with the provision of treatment EDK 50%, and the higest level of damage is 75% by a concetration of EDK 30% treatments.
GRANOLA BAR YANG DIFORTIFIKASI DENGAN PROTEIN DAGING KERANG SEBAGAI SNACK SEHAT BAGI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS
Authors: Srie Rahayu Sata Yoshida , Aminingsih Tri , . Yulianita
Published: January 2020

Flour of Anodonta woodiana meat may be added in the manufacture of food products such as granola bar. The aim of addition is to increase the nutritional value on snacks needed by children with special needs through fortification. This research method was done by making products granola bar in three formulas: without the addition of shells flour, the addition of 2.8 gram, and 5.6 gram. Granola bar were made for consumption by children (7-9 years old) and teenager (10-18 years old). Tests performed included organoleptic test. The results of organoleptic test between three formulas of produced granola bar have different characteristics in flavor parameter. The results of the analysis of parameters of color, aroma, and flavor tested by analysis of variance software showed that the most preferred formula is the second formula with the addition 2.8 gram of mussel meat flour. This granola bar snack is a healthy snack that is safe for consumption by children with special needs, because it is made from ingredients that do not contain flavorings, dyes and artificial preservatives.
KEANEKARAGAMAN ANGGREK DI CAGAR ALAM DAN TAMAN WISATA ALAM TELAGA WARNA, PUNCAK, BOGOR
Authors: Tahier Siti Suryani , Haryani Tri Saptari , Wiedarti Sri
Published: January 2020

The existence of orchids is often threatened with extinction that can be caused by natural damage. In addition, the continuous harvesting of orchids from nature without considering its sustainability can threaten the extinction of orchids in a region. There is a need for knowledge about the diversity of orchids so that it can be the basis of conservation in a region specifically nature reserve and Nature Park Bogor. Research using transect methods and data collection conducted using field observation techniques. The observation area consists of three locations altitude: 1400, 1500 and 1600 m above sea level . There are 27 species of orchids consisting of 19 genera. From the calculation of important value index (INP), the dominating type is found at altitude 1400 and 1500 m above sea level is Ceratostylis crassifolia, While at height and 1600 m DPL is Liparis compressa. Index diversity of type in the research site with a height of 1400 m DPL is moderate and at an altitude of 1500 and 1600 m DPL is high. The spread index is known that the pattern of spreading orchid species in three research locations has a clumped group spread pattern.
AKTIVITAS ANTIJAMUR EKSTRAK ETANOL 50% DAN ETANOL 96% DAUN PACAR KUKU Lawsonia inermis L TERHADAP Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Authors: Komala Oom , . Yulianita , Siwi Fuji Raka
Published: January 2020

Trichopyton mentagrophytes is a type of fungus that belongs to a group of dermatophytes, and a disease that causes dermatophytosis (ringworm), this fungus likes parts that contain keratin substances such as skin, hair / hair, nails or horns. This study aims to determine the antifungal activity of 50% and 96% ethanol extract. KHM testing was made with a concentration of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% with the dilution method to determine KHM. Whereas in testing the width of the inhibitory area (LDH) was carried out after getting the MIC value at concentrations of 10%, 25% and 50% with disc diffusion method to determine the effective LDH and qualitative phytochemical testing. The results showed that 96% ethanol solvent at a concentration of 50% could inhibit the fungus Trichopyton mentagrophytes compared to 50% ethanol as seen from the inhibition zone formed in the width of the inhibitory area. Secondary metabolite compounds found in 50% ethanol extract and 96% ethanol are flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, quinones and terpenoids.
EFEKTIVITAS STIMULANSIA KOMBINASI SARI UMBI BIT DAN BUAH APEL TERHADAP KETAHANAN FISIK DAN KADAR Hb TIKUS PUTIH Sprague Dawley
Authors: . Moerfiah , . Yulianita , Setiawan Deni
Published: January 2020

Human physical exercise is influenced by hemoglobin levels in the blood, stimulant testing of underlying fatigue should be tested for Hb levels. This study aims to determine the increase in stimulation and hemoglobin levels of white rats using beetroot and apple juice. The method used for stimulant testing was the endurance test using a rotarod and for measuring Hb levels using the sahli method with a hemometer. The data observed were the duration of resistance on rotarod stick which were rotated, the experimental animals used were 25 animals divided into 5 treatment groups with each group of 5 rats namely: group of beetroot and apple (1: 1) (2.8g: 0.63mg / 200gBB), comparison (2: 1) of (5.6g: 0.63mg / 200gBB), comparison (1: 2) of (2.8g: 1.26mg / 200gBB), negative control (-) (CMC-Na 0.5%) and positive  control (+) caffeine 20 mg / 200g BB. Dosage treatment is carried out in one day.The results showed that the combination of beetroot and apple juice had an increase in stimulant and hemoglobin levels of white rats with the most effective dose for stimulant enhancement and Hb levels were found in the second dose compared to beetroot and apple juice (2: 1) 5.6 g / 200gBB: 0.63 g / 200gBB.
AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN DAN FLAVONOID EKSTRAK BIJI KURMA
Authors: Warnasih Siti , Widiastuti Diana , Hasanah Uswatun , Ambarsari Laksmi , Sugita Purwantiningsih
Published: January 2020

Date seeds are waste from palm fruit processing that has not been utilized optimally. Date seeds contain flavonoids which are known to act as antioxidants. The aim of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity and flavonoid of methanol extract which was carried out by soxhletation and its fractionation results. Date seeds are made into simplicia, soxhlet extraction with methanol, then the methanol extract is fractionated in stages by liquid-liquid partition with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. Each fraction and extract was determined by its antioxidant activity with the DPPH method and its flavonoid was determined by spectrophotometry. Ethyl acetate fraction has the strongest antioxidant activity with the lowest IC50 value, that is equal to 5.74 ± 0.05μg/mL, followed by methanol extract of 9.55±0.53 μg/mL, n-butanol fraction 19.73±0,58 μg/mL, and n-hexane fraction of 289.59±10.52 μg/mL, while the IC50 value for vitamin C as a positive control was 4.29±0.74 μg/mL. The highest flavonoids were produced from ethyl acetate fractions which amounted to 1484.33 ± 161.47 mg Quercetin Equivalent (QE) / 100 g, followed respectively by methanol extract of 282.84±13.72 mg QE/100 g.
LILIN AROMATIK MINYAK ATSIRI KULIT BATANG KAYU MANIS (Cinnamomum burmannii) SEBAGAI REPELEN LALAT RUMAH (Musca domestica)
Authors: Djarot Prasetyorini , . Moerfiah , Ambarwati Dwi
Published: January 2020

This research was aimed to create aromatic candle, infused with cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanii) bark essential oil, which is a potential repellant for house fly (Musca domestica).  The distillation of akar wangi samples was carried out at the Spice and Aromatic Research Unit by vapor distillation method for 9-12 hours. The aromatic candles were based on a mixture of solid paraffin and stearin in a 2:8 proportion, respectively, enriched with fragrant root bark essential oils with 5 formulas, namely F1 (placebo), F2 (fixative), F3 (1% essential oil), F4 (2% essential oil), and F5 (3% essential oil).  The repellency test was carried out by inserting 20 house flies in a of 50x50x50 cm container that contains a lighted aromatic candle according to the doses mentioned above, and shrimp scalps located 15 cm from the candle that functions as a bait. The calculated parameters were the hourly number of flies that were allured to the bait for 6 hours, which were related to the candle’s repellency and the house fly’s preference of candle. The repulsion ability result were 89.724%, 75.28%, 68.06%, 49.17%, 9.72% for F5, F4, F3, F2, and F1, respectively. The result also showed that the F4 sample was the most preferred sample.
KENEKARAGAMAN JENIS MAKROALGA YANG BERPOTENSI SEBAGAI BAHAN OBAT DI PERAIRAN PANTAI CIDATU KABUPATEN PANDEGLANG
Authors: Shobir Haris , . Triastinurmiatiningsih , . Ismanto
Published: January 2020

Macroalgae have various types of polysaccharides such as alginate, gelatin, and bioactive compounds and contain potential pigments as drugs. Research on the diversity of macroalgae types that are potentially as medicinal substances in the waters of Cidatu Beach Pandeglang has done. Research is done by transek method. Sampling locations are differentiated into three stations. Each station is made of three transect with a distance between 5 m and each transect consisting of five plots 1x1 m with a distance between plots 5 m. The potentially medicinal macroalgae in the waters of Cidatu are 10 species which are 3 species of the Chlorophyceae class (Ulva intestinalis, Ulva reticulata and Chaetomorpha crassa), 4 species of the class Phaeophyceae (Padina australis, Turbinaria decurrens, Sargassum crassifolium, and Sargassum polycystum) and 3 species of the class Rhodophyceae (Gracilaria salicornia, Gracilaria coronopifolia and Gelidium sp). The index of diversity in Cidatu beach is 2.169 which is categorized diversity moderate type.
APPLICATION OF STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING IN STUDYING THE POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG STUDENTS OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE
Authors: Mohamad Zan Ummi Munirah Syuhada , Mazhisham Panji Hidayat , Mohd Noor Mansor
Published: January 2020

The views and opinions of the Public Higher Education Institute (PHEI) students could change the landscape of politics and administration in the future. This study examined the political responsibility of students which is defined as an act of turnout in the campus selection process and the status of registration as a voter with the Election Commission (EC). The samples for this study were taken from five research universities (RU) with a total of 1349 students and the data is obtained from the Institute of Ethnic Studies. The purpose of this study was to develop an initial model of political responsibility. The analysis used is structural equation modeling. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the data of study correspond to the four latent variables in the measurement models of political responsibility which are media, perception, involvement and political literacy. Political literacy is the most influential factor for political responsibility besides perception and involvement.
Osteopathic treatment of the genital descensus and its accompanying symptoms in women. A comparative pi-lot study of osteopathy and electrostimulation /biofeedback for the pelvic floor.
Authors: Bogner Daniela
Published: January 2020

Background:

Genital descensus (POP = Pelvic Organ Prolapse) is a common condition among women (postpartum) in all age groups. The standard treatment is still surgical cor-rection followed by conservative therapies. An alternative method of treatment by osteopa-thy is still not widespread.

Aims:

There are treatment options analysed by osteopathy or PFMT (pelvic floor muscle training) with biofeedback/electrostimulation. The research question is: Is osteopathy in addition to the active practice by means of electrostimulation and biofeedback more suc-cessful than the practice using only the electrostimulations/biofeedback device?
Methods: Clinical comparative study of 30 women. Throughout the observation period, all participants should get a biofeedback device. Half the women will also receive an osteo-pathic treatment. The primary target parameter of the score from the bladder SPSQ ques-tionnaire will be evaluated. As secondary parameters, a further 4 scores from the question-naire, a gynaecological diagnosis and the electromyogram of the biofeedback device are determined.

Results:

Both methods show a significant improvement (experimental group: p < 0.001; con-trol group: p = 0.024) in the symptoms of genital prolapse of the bladder score. The differ-ence in improving the symptoms in the experimental group is significantly higher (p = 0.005) compared to the control group. Within the secondary parameters is the improvement of gynaecological diagnosis and an enormous increase in muscle strength is visible.

Conclusions:

Both methods represent a relevant alternative to surgical intervention. Osteo-pathic treatment is a very valuable add-on to standard conservative treatment.
Keywords: genital descensus, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor muscle training, biofeed-back, osteopathy
Adsorpsi Metilen Biru Pada Hidroksiapatit Dari Tulang Ikan Kakap Merah
Authors: Wuntu Audy D , Koleangan Harry S.J , Wuntu Norrytha L
Published: January 2020

Adsorpsi Metilen Biru Pada Hidroksiapatit Dari Tulang Ikan Kakap MerahABSTRAKPenelitian yang bertujuan untuk mempelajari adsorpsi metilen biru pada hidroksiapatit yang diperoleh dari tulang ikan kakap merah (Lutjanus sp.) telah dilakukan. Tulang dikalsinasi dalam tanur pada 600, 800, dan 1000 oC, digerus, dan diayak dengan ayakan 100 mesh. Material tersebut selanjutnya digunakan dalam eksperimen adsorpsi dan data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan model isoterm adsorpsi Langmuir, Freundlich, dan Dubinin-Raduskevich. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi suhu kalsinasi, semakin rendah kapasitas adsorben untuk mengadsorpsi metilen biru. Energi adsorpsi yang dihitung berada dalam kisaran 0,84-1,14 kJ mol-1 yang mengindikasikan bahwa metilen biru teradsorpsi secara fisik pada adsorben dan adsorpsi cenderung mengikuti model isoterm adsorpsi Freundlich.Kata kunci: adsorpsi, hidroksiapatit, kakap merah, metilen biru Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Hydroxyapatite from Red Snapper Fish Bones ABSTRACTA research aimed to study the adsorption of methylene blue on hydroxyapatite obtained from red snapper fish bones (Lutjanus sp.) was performed. The bones were calcined in a furnace at 600, 800, and 1000 oC and ground to pass a 100 mesh sieve. The materials were used in the adsorption experiment and the data obtained were analyzed using Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Raduskevich adsorption isotherm models. The results showed that the higher the calcination temperature, the lower the capacity of the adsorbent to adsorb methylene blue. Calculated adsorption energy which was in a range of 0.84-1.14 kJ mol-1 indicated that the dye was adsorbed physically on the adsorbent and the adsorption could be well described by Freundlich adsorption isotherm model.Keywords: adsorption, hydroxyapatite, red snapper, methylene blue
The outcomes of Skeletonized and Pedicled Internal Thoracic Artery in Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized clinical study
Authors: Shaheen Yousry A , Ahmad El-Shafiey Mahmoud , Hebishy Mostafa Galal , Sobhy Emara Ahmad
Published: January 2020

Background: Internal thoracic artery became the cornerstone graft in coronary artery bypass grafting. This study aimed to investigate sternal healing and wound infection in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using skeletonized versus pedicled internal thoracic artery.

Methods: 100 patients who underwent isolated CABG were divided into two groups; skeletonized internal thoracic artery (ITA) (50 patients) and pedicled internal thoracic artery (50 patients). The postoperative assessment was performed three months after surgery. Physical and radiological examinations were performed after surgery to assess sternal healing.

Results: There was no significant difference in patients’ demographics between groups. Skeletonized group had more diabetic patients (65% vs 44%; p= 0.016). There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the number of grafts (2.72 ± 0.89 vs. 2.68 ± 0.90; skeletonized vs pedicled group; p= 0.84). Harvesting time was longer in the skeletonized group (55.69 ± 8.80 vs. 44.28 ± 6.95 minutes; p=0.09). Superficial wound infection occurred more frequently in the pedicled group (24% vs. 8%; p=0.03).

Conclusion: Skeletonization of the internal thoracic artery conduits lowers the risk of superficial and deep sternal wound infection in patients undergoing CABG compared to the pedicled technique. However, skeletonization of internal thoracic artery conduits prolongs the operation time and requires more surgical skills.
The relation between the timing of coronary angiography and renal function post coronary artery bypass grafting
Authors: El-Shahat Resk Moataz , Samir Mohammed Mai , Sobhy Emara Ahmed
Published: January 2020

Background: Acute kidney injury is a serious complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This work aimed to assess the impact of the timing of coronary angiography on kidney function after on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

 

Methods: We included 60 patients who underwent elective isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting from 2017 to 2018 at the National Heart Institute and Benha University Hospital. We divided the patients into two groups; group І included 30 patients with coronary angiography performed less than seven days prior to CABG, and Group ІІ included 30 patients who had coronary angiography more than seven days prior to CABG. Postoperative acute kidney injury was defined according to the consensus kidney disease: Improving Global Outcomes Definition and Staging criteria.

Results: The mean body mass index was significantly higher in group I (35.89±5.15 Kg/ m² vs. 31.72±4.99 Kg/ m², P = 0.002). The mean preoperative hemoglobin was higher in group II (12.7 ± 1.5 g/dl vs. 13.9 ± 1.5 g/dl, P = 0.004). The frequency of acute kidney damage was higher in patients who had coronary angiography less than seven days before CABG but did not reach a significant level (46.7 % vs. 30%, P =0.184). There was no difference in the creatinine postoperatively between both groups (1.2 ±0.5 vs. 1 ±0.3 mg/dl; p= 0.214).

Conclusions: We found no association between the timing of coronary angiography before on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery and postoperative acute kidney injury.
On-Pump versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in The Surgical Management of High-Risk Patients, A Clinical Randomized Study
Authors: Omara Mohamed Mostafa Ahmed Mohamed , Wahdan Ashraf Mostafa Elnahas , Elgazzar Mohammed Ahmed , Rezk Moataz E.
Published: January 2020

Background: Surgical treatment modalities of coronary artery diseases (CAD) include on-pump or off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). CABG performed on the beating heart can avoid complications that might occur on cardiopulmonary bypass. Our objective was to compare the effectiveness of on-pump versus off-pump CABG in high-risk patients stratified according to the EuroSCORE scoring system.

 Methods: This randomized clinical study included 80 high-risk patients who underwent CABG and assigned into two groups; each contains 40 patients. Patients with valvular affection, ischemic ventricular septal defect or left ventricle and aortic aneurysms, and/or those exhibiting significant neurological pathology were excluded from the study. Study outcomes were blood loss, length of ICU and hospital stay, inotropic use, re-exploration rate, and operative mortality.

Results: The study showed significant higher use of inotropic drugs intra and post-operatively (57.5% vs 40%, p = 0.021), more low cardiac output (12.5% vs 2.5%, p = 0.031), lower blood loss (337±67 vs 498±68 ml, p = 0.01), lower blood transfusion (1.1±0.2 vs 1.2±0.4 unit, p = 0.024), more prolonged ICU stay (4.0±1.6 vs 3.0±0.9 day, p = 0.001) and the higher re-exploration rate (17.5% vs 7.5%, p = 0.035) in the on-pump group. Hospital stay (8.7±2 vs 8.1±1, p = 0.121) and early mortality (7.5% vs 2.5%, p = 0.451) did not differ significantly between the two groups.

Conclusion: Management of coronary artery disease is still challenging, and there is still a place for off-pump CABG in CAD in high-risk patients due to its advantages in the early complications while has the same total hospital stay when compared with on-pump CABG.
Landscape optical properties of land within iron ore deposits based on satellite data
Authors: Yefimenko Tetiana , Tovstyuk Zinayda
Published: January 2020

In the area of the Krivoy Rog-Kremenchug suture zone, the optical characteristics of landscape elements were studied, both at iron ore deposits and above predicted morphostructures on iron ore deposits. Within the predicted morphostructures with a high magnetic field (iron ore rocks of the Krivoy Rog series), measurements were made of the spectral brightness coefficient (CMF) of vegetation cover. The Landsat-8 satellite image was used to perform spectrometry analysis using factor analysis (factor analysis 2 was most indicative) and elevated values of the optical characteristics of vegetation within the morphostructures above ferruginous rocks were revealed. This made it possible to predict deposits of iron ores within the predicted morphostructures with a high magnetic field intensity.
Short - time detection of QRS complex es using dual channel s based on U-Net and bidirectional long short - term memory
Authors: He Runnan
Published: January 2020

MIT-BIH Arrhythmias
Wykorzystanie metody biograficznej w praktyce pracy socjalnej
Authors: Tymicka Agata
Published: January 2020

Pracownicy socjalni zajmują się pomocą osobom znajdującym się w trudnej sytuacji życiowej, której nie są w stanie przezwyciężyć, mimo wykorzystania własnych zasobów i możliwości. W tym celu, w ramach prowadzonej pracy pomocowej, pracownicy socjalni wykorzystują różne metody i narzędzia. Czy możliwe jest jednak, aby pracownik socjalny w swojej zawodowej działalności stosował jednocześnie metody naukowe? Jakie znaczenie może mieć wykorzystanie metody biograficznej w praktyce pracy socjalnej? W niniejszym artykule podjęto próbę odpowiedzi na powyższe pytania. W tym celu dokonano podziału opracowania na kilka części. Pierwszą z nich stanowi wprowadzenie, uzupełnione o wyjaśnienie kluczowych pojęć. Następnie dokonano krótkiego omówienia biografii jako metody stosowanej w naukach społecznych. W kolejnej części wskazano na terapeutyczny wymiar, jaki może nieść praca biograficzna, co stanowi swoisty wstęp do scharakteryzowania możliwości wykorzystania podejścia biograficznego w pracy socjalnej. Taki układ treści pozwolił na postawienie wniosku, iż pracownik socjalny w procesie pomocowym może stosować pewne elementy metody biograficznej, a także czerpać inspiracje z badań przeprowadzonych tą metodą na beneficjentach instytucji pomocowych.
PENGARUH RETURN ON EQUITY DAN EARNING PER SHARE TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2012 – 2017
Authors: Winda Tristanti  , Sari Marliani
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh rasio keuangan terhadap harga saham pada perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2012-2017 baik pengaruh secara parsial maupun simultan. Rasio keuangan yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah return on equity (ROE) dan earning per share (EPS). Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur subsektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2012-2017. Dalam penelitian ini sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 11 perusahaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukan bahwa secara bersama-sama return on equity dan earning per share signifikan terhadap harga saham, dengan nilai determinasi 38,31%. Uji parsial menunjukan bahwa variabel return on equity dan earning per share mempunyai pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham.

Kata Kunci : Return On Equity (ROE), Earning Per Share (EPS), Harga Saham
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KEDISIPLINAN SISWA DENGAN PRESTASI BELAJAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN PKn KELAS VIII DI SMP NEGERI SATU ATAP 1 CIPAKU
Authors: Suryanto Dudang , Endang Endang
Published: January 2020

Method of Discussion and Instructional Media has a very big role in shaping an entire process This is nothing else because through the Method of Discussion and Instructional Media can gain knowledge and through knowledge also humans will be able to do good. The main problem in this study is the extent to which the Effects of Discussion Methods and Instructional Media on Student Achievement in PKN Subjects in Class X of SMA Muhammadiyah Pangandaran. While the method that the author uses in this study is the field research method (field research) in order to find out students' reading interest which is supported by library research methods in order to have a strong theoretical foundation. Therefore, the data collection tools used were in the form of questionnaires, observation sheets and interview guide sheets.

Keywords: Educative, Discussion, Interview

 

ABSTRAK

Metode Diskusi dan Media Instruksional Edukatif memiliki peranan yang sangat besar dalam membentuk suatu seluruh proses Hal ini tidak lain karena melalui Metode Diskusi dan Media Instruksional Edukatif dapat memperoleh pengetahuan dan melalui pengetahuan pula manusia akan mampu untuk berbuat kebaikan. Masalah pokok dalam penelitian ini adalah sejauh mana Pengaruh Metode Diskusi dan Media Instruksional Edukatif Terhadap Prestasi siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran PKN di Kelas X SMA Muhammadiyah Pangandaran. Sedangkan metode yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian lapangan (field research) dalam rangka mengetahui minat baca siswa yang ditopang dengan metode penelitian pustaka (library research) agar memiliki landasan teoretis yang kuat. Karenanya, alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa angket, lembar observasi dan lembar pedoman wawancara.

Kunci  : Edukatif, Diskusi, Wawancara
EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN STRATEGI SQ3R DALAM MEMAHAMI TEKS LAPORAN HASIL OBSERVASI PADA SISWA KELAS X SMK PLUS ULUMUL QURAN KUNIR TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Maulana Irpan
Published: January 2020

The ability of students to read comprehension is relatively low, especially in understanding the reading text of the report of observations, so we need a learning innovation that can improve students' ability to read comprehension through the application of the SQ3R strategy. The formulation of the problem in this study are (1) How is the ability to read text comprehension reports on students' observations? (2) What is the ability to read understanding text reports of students' observations after using the SQ3R strategy? (3) Is the application of the SQ3R learning strategy effective in learning to read the text of the observation report? The purpose of this study is (1) to describe the ability of students to read the understanding of the text of the observation report. (2) describe the ability of students to read the text of the observation report after using SQ3R. (3) describe the effectiveness of the use of SQ3R in learning to read the text of the observation report. This study uses the Pre Experiment research method with the One-Group Pretest-Postest design. The results of the study showed that there was an increase in the ability to read comprehension in the text of the student's observation report. This is indicated by an increase in the average reading comprehension value of 15.98 from the average results before the implementation of the SQ3R learning strategy by 55.83 and after the implementation of the SQ3R strategy by 71.81. So that the SQ3R strategy is effectively applied to the learning of reading comprehension of the observation report text.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG IMUNISASI PENTABIO DENGAN KETETAPAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI PENTABIO PADA BAYI USIA 2-11 BULAN DI BIDAN PRAKTEK MANDIRI MARTAPURA TAHUN 2017
Authors: Ifansyah Nur , Ridhan Nazmy Muhammad , Halimah Nur
Published: January 2020

Pengetahuan ibu mengenai imunisasi sangat berpengaruh terhadap ketepatan jadwal pemberian imunisasi. Ketidaktepatan waktu atau jadwal pemberian imunisasi menyebabkan vaksin tidak bekerja secara optimal.Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang mempunyai bayi usia 2-11 bulan yang berkunjung ke BPM di Martapura yang memenuhi syarat inklusi dan ekslusi dengan teknik total sampling.Jumlah sampel yang didapatkan adalah 42 responden. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuisioner dan check list. Data yang telah terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik Chi Square (X2).Hasil penelitian yang didapat adalah pengetahuan ibu tentang imunisasi rendah menyebabkan ketepatan imunisasi Pentabio Kombinasi juga rendah. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa nilai Chi-Square yaitu 9,227 lebih besar dibandingkan dengan nilai tabel 3,841 (Xhitung 9,227 > Xtabel 3,841) dan P Value = 0,001, dimana Sig < nilai α (0,001 < 0,05). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sebagian besar ibu memiliki pengetahuan yang kurang tentang imunisasi sehingga ketepatan imunisasi DPT pun rendah.