bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan TOEFL dengan Penerapan Metode Presentation, Practice, and Production bagi Dosen pada Institut Agama Hindu Negeri Gde Pudja Mataram
Authors: Hadi Muhammad Zaki Pahrul , Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal , Miswaty Titik Ceriyani , Anggrawan Anthony
Published: August 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini merupakan salah satu bagian dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yang harus dilaksanakan oleh civitas akademika, khususnya para dosen Universitas Bumigora. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini berangkat dari permasalahan – permaslahan yang dihadapi mitra terutama pada saat menghadapi tes TOEFL, mereka belum memahami sepenuhnya cara atau trik untuk meningkatkan sckor atau nilai pada test TOEFL oleh karena itu kami berinisiatif untuk memecahkan masalah itu dengan mengadakan pelatihan dan bimbingan bagaimana meningkatkan nilai mereka pada tes TOEFL. Tujuan utama dari pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan score atau nilai TOEFL dengan metode Metode PPP (Presentation, Practice, And Production). Pelatihan ini sangat bermanfaat bagi peserta bimbingan atau pelatihan yang merupakan sasaran kegiatan karena setelah peserta mengikuti bimbingan ini tentu kepercayaan diri peserta di lingkungan Intitut Agama Hindu Negeri Gde Pudja Mataram meningkat karena disamping mereka terbantu dengan kesulitan materi dan soal-soal TOEFL. Untuk melihat hasil dari kegiatan ini pada akhir pelaksanaan pelatihan ini kami membandingkan hasil Pretest dan post-test. Hasil perbandingan menunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan yang sangat signifikan pada post-test (40%). Setelah kegiatan selesai dilaksanakan diharapkan pihak Lembaga yakni Ketua Pusat Bahasa dan ketua Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM) Intitut Agama Hindu Negeri Gde Pudja Mataram melakukan upaya-upaya tindak lanjut untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penguasaan Bahasa Inggris para dosen. Hasil yang didapat selama pelatihan diharapkan mampu menjadi pemacu semangat bagi pihak sekolah maupun peserta pelatihan untuk selalu meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam bidang Bahasa Inggris terutama yang berkaitan dengan English Proficiency Test.
Pendampingan UMKM Toko Dias Jagir Wonokromo Surabaya Jawa Timur dalam Penyusunan Laporan Penjualan Konsinyasi
Authors: Sunani Avi , Effendi Moch Bisyri
Published: August 2022

Masalah yang dihadapi oleh mitra UMKM Toko Dias di Jagir, Wonokromo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur yaitu belum mampu menyusun laporan penjualan konsinyasi yang sesuai dengan standar akuntansi. Dalam rangka membantu mitra mengatasi masalah tersebut, aktivitas yang dilakukan yaitu memberikan pendampingan kepada mitra UMKM Toko Dias agar mampu meningkatkan kemampuan dalam menyusun laporan penjualan konsinyasi. Pelaksanaan program pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan metode pendampingan, diskusi, dan umpan balik kepada mitra. Hasil akhir yang didapatkan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah mitra UMKM telah mampu menyusun dan menerapkan laporan penjualan konsinyasi secara tersistem menggunakan Microsoft word. Berdasarkan kegiatan pendampingan yang telah dilakukan baik secara offline mapun online, dapat disimpulkan bahwa mitra telah mampu menyusun laporan penjualan konsinyasi secara manual dan tersistem. Output lain dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu berupa publikasi di jurnal nasional.
Optimalisasi Design Website pada Yayasan Al Birru Indonesia Jaya Kota Bekasi
Authors: Dari Wulan , Pujiastuti Endang , Yuningsih Yuyun , Prahartiwi Lusa Indah
Published: August 2022

Kehadiran internet telah menghapus jarak terhadap akses informasi yang diperlukan untuk kebutuhan masyarakat seperti halnya kebutuhan informasi akademis/ informasi mengenai hiburan dan lainnya. Salah satu sumber daya internet adalah media Homepage atau biasa dikenal dengan situs Website. Yayasan Al Birru Indonesia Jaya merupakan lembaga sosial kemanusiaan yang digagas oleh sekumpulan pemuda yang cinta akan negerinya, timbulah pemikiran-pemikiran positif untuk membangun karakter masyarakat mandiri khususnya remaja usia muda. Untuk memberikan informasi kegiatan maka dibuatlah sebuah website. Namun karena adanya peralihan SDM yang baru, dan dirasa kurang mampu untuk mengelola website tersebut. Dari adanya kendala dalam mengelola website tersebut, maka dibutuhkan pelatihan mengoptimalisasi website, khususnya pada design website, dikarenakan desain website yayasan Al Birru masih kurang optimal, seperti antara background Header dan warna tulisan pada menu dan logo kurang jelas terlihat. Metode kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dengan pengajaran yang dilakukan secara Online menggunakan aplikasi Zoom Meeting Peserta kegiatan merupakan pengurus di Yayasan Al Birru Indonesia Jaya yang berjumlah 10 orang. Manfaat yang dicapai dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yakni mempermudah para pengurus di Yayasan Yatim dan Dhuafa Indonesia Al Birru dalam mengelola website khususnya pada desain web yang masih kurang optimal dan memberikan knowledge yang baru kepada para pengurus dalam mengelola website.
Urgensi Capacity Building Terhadap Resiko di Kawasan Gunung Semeru Lumajang
Authors: Hidayat Zainul , Ermawati Emmy
Published: August 2022

Salah satunya dampak dari aktivitas gunung adalah erupsi letusan. Gunung Semeru pada 4 Desember erupsi. Sampai empat hari setelah erupsi, aktivitas Gunung ini masih fluktuatif. Pada hari Rabu 8 Desember 2021 terjadi 5 kali gempa guguran, 5 kali gempa hembusan, 1 kali gempa vulkanik dalam, dan 1 kali gempa tektonik jauh. Dampaknya luar biasa, karena menimbulkan korban harta dan jiwa. 15 orang meninggal, 27 orang hilang, dan 1.707 warga mengungsi. Tercatat sebanyak 2.970 rumah, fasilitas pendidikan, dan jembatan rusak. Pasca 3 hari erupsi, jumlah warga yang mengungsi mengalami peningkatan menjadi 3.697 jiwa, terutama di kabupaten Lumajang. Jenis penelitian yang dipakai dalam pengabdian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif. Objek penelitian ini adalah terletak di wilayah kecamatan Pronojiwo. Kami memilih lokasi ini atas pertimbangan termasuk dalam salah satu Kawasan Rawan Bencana (KRB) dan masuk kawasan zona merah dampak gunung Semeru. Hasil dari Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini mampu menumbuhkan kesadaran masyakarakat khususnya yang bergerak di bidang pendidikan Agar terus tanggap terhadap resiko yang terus menyertai seiring dengan dinamika aktivitas gunung Semeru.
Sosialisasi Game Edukasi TOGA sebagai Media Pembelajaran Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) di SDN 3 Made Lamongan
Authors: Damastuti Fardani Annisa , Aditama Darmawan , Basofi Arif , Nurindiyani Artiarini Kusuma , Mawaddah Saniyatul , Mufid Muhammad Robihul , Chafid Much , Wibowo Agus , Majid Nur Syaela , Nuriyah Risalatun , Sa’diyah Silvi Maf’ul , Afandi Yusuf , Damayanti Risma Ayu , Rahmawati Aninda , Firhanudin Bagas , Afifah Rosyida Sadza , Nabilah Salsabil Tsabita An
Published: August 2022

Game edukasi adalah game dengan materi dan pertanyaan praktis yang dirancang dengan cara yang menarik dan disesuaikan dengan perkembangan pendidikan dan teknologi. Game edukasi dirancang untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir siswa, seperti meningkatkan konsentrasi dan pemecahan masalah. Game edukasi adalah cara yang menyenangkan untuk mendidik anak. Salah satunya untuk mengenalkan tanaman obat rumah tangga (TOGA) yang memiliki banyak manfaat. Game Edukasi TOGA merupakan media pembelajaran tentang tanaman obat keluarga yang dikemas dalam bentuk game android dua bahasa. Pengenalan media pembelajaran Game Edukasi TOGA dilakukan dengan metode presentasi oleh pemateri dan praktek bersama siswa. Hasil akhirnya, game edukasi TOGA berhasil membantu siswa untuk mengenal tanaman obat rumahan (TOGA) dan menjadi media pembelajaran baru yang menarik tentang tanaman obat rumahan (TOGA).
Peningkatan Literasi Keuangan dan Pemasaran Digital bagi UMKM Kecamatan Wonokromo Kota Surabaya
Authors: Rahmawati Mia Ika , Ardini Lilis , Lestariningsih Marsudi , Shabrie Wiwiek Srikandi
Published: August 2022

Pandemi global COVID-19 yang mewabah di semua negara dunia telah banyak mempengaruhi semua sektor kehidupan masyarakat. Pandemi COVID-19 telah membuat terjadinya pelambatan sektor ekonomi di Indonesia dengan berbagai turunannya. Sektor Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) yang merupakan bagian terpenting dari sektor ekonomi sangat merasakan dampaknya. Banyak UMKM yang mengalami berbagai permasalahan seperti penurunan penjualan, permodalan, distribusi terhambat, kesulitan bahan baku, produksi menurun dan terjadinya banyak pemutusan hubungan kerja untuk pekerja dan buruh yang kemudian menjadi ancaman bagi perekonomian nasional. Sehingga tujuan pendampingan dari tim Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA) Surabaya kepada pelaku UMKM Kecamatan Wonokromo Kota Surabaya dengan (1). memberikan pelatihan perhitungan harga pokok produksi (HPP) dan penentuan harga jual yang tepat agar pelaku UMKM mampu mengidenfikasi penghematan biaya produksi. (2) pelatihan tentang pemasaran digital agar penjualan UMKM dapat meningkat di masa pandemi COVID-19. Metode pelatihan dilakukan dengan metode penyuluhan dan pelatihan berupa ceramah/penyuluhan/sosialisasi tentang cara menghitung harga pokok produksi (HPP) dan melakukan pemasaran secara digital. Dengan pelatihan ini, pelaku UMKM dapat menghitung dengan tepat harga pokok produksi (HPP) mereka dengan menghitung biaya Tenaga Kerja Langsung (TKL) dan juga menghitung harga jual produk dengan tepat pula. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini juga dapat meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pemahaman atas pemasaran secara digital yang akan menjangkau calon konsumen yang lebih luas lagi.
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Gudang dan Keuangan Berbasis Website D’Bale Chicken di Yogyakarta
Authors: Maulina Dina , Dewi Melany Mustika , Cahyani Vica Rizky , Wulan Oktaviana , Sari Dini Novita , Anggraeni Hanif
Published: August 2022

D’Bale Chicken merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang berjalan di bidang makanan, dimana dalam pencatatan laporan keuangan dan gudangnya masih dilakukan secara manual. Laporan yang dihasilkan terkadang masih ditemukan kesalahan input data. Dengan adanya masalah tersebut pihak D’Bale Chicken memerlukan adanya aplikasi sistem informasi gudang dan keuangan berbasis website. Aplikasi tersebut dibuat untuk mempermudah input data keuangan dan gudang sehingga mengurangi adanya kesalahan pencatatan. Data yang diinputkan berupa data barang, kategori, supplier, transaksi, akun kuntansi dan nota. Selain melakukan input data keuangan dan gudang aplikasi tersebut dapat melakukan pelaporan berupa laporan keuangan dan menunjukkan statistik transaksi berbentuk diagram. Sebelum membangun aplikasi sistem informasi keuangan ini penulis melakukan observasi untuk mengetahui kebutuhan dari mitra. Sehingga kami bisa membangun sistem seitem sesuai dengan yang dibutuhka oleh mitra sebagai bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Software yang digunakan pada pembuatan sistem ini yaitu Visual Studio Code, Xampp, PHP MyAdmin. Bahasa pemrograman pada pembuatan sistem ini menggunakan HTML5, PHP, dan framework Codeigniter. Sistem informasi gudang dan keuangan merupakan salah satu solusi yang dapat digunakan dalam mempermudah input data gudang dan keuangan, dan menampilkan laporan keuangan untuk kebutuhan D’Bale Chicken. Dengan adanya sistem ini maka pihak mitra mendapatkan kemudahan dalam input data, mengolah data dan menyimpan data keuagan dan gudang sehingga tidak terjadi kesalahan dalam merekap data keuangan dan persediaan di gudang serta semua data dapat diakses dengan mudah secara online melalui website, dengan demikian proses kinerja pada D, Bale Chicken menjadi lebih efisien.
Sosialisasi tentang E-sport pada Mahasiswa S1 Penjaskesrek Universitas Binadarma Palembang sebagai Peluang Bisnis Digital Masa Depan
Authors: Qomarrullah Rif'iy , Kesumawati Selvi Atesya , Suratni Suratni , Pakasi Usman , Guntoro Tri Setyo , S Lestari Wulandari
Published: August 2022

E-sport sebagai cabang olahraga baru saat ini sangat berkembang pesat utamanya dikalangan anak muda milenial. Namun, dibalik pesatnya perkembangan tersebut muncul permasalahan dalam prose pembinaan atlet dan turnamen e-sport diantaranya adalah dar generasi tua yang menganggap negatif olahraga tersebut. Hal inilah yang membuat kegiatan ini perlu untuk dilakukan yakni dengan tujuan bahwa melalui sosialisasi ini meningkatkan pengetahuan dan memberikan keterampilan pada mahasiswa sebagai generasi milenal untuk mengenal, perkembangan, dan memiliki pengalaman baru tentang pelung dan tantangan e-sport. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan sendiri menggunakan teknik sosialisasi dengan menggunakan metode ceramah dan tanya jawab terkait penggunaan aplikasi. Kemudian data dianalisis menggunakan rumus persentase untuk menarik kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil dan pembahasn kegiatan sosialisasi yang telah dilaksanakan menunjukkan tingkat persentase yakni sebesar 91,67%, hal tersebut berarti secara kisaran data berada di atas 81,26%. Oleh sebab itu kegiatan PkM tersebut termasuk kategori sangat baik, sehingga dapat dijustifikasi kegiatan PkM tersebut adalah berhasil.
Pelatihan TOEFL Preparation Intensif untuk Mahasiswa Nonbahasa Inggris dengan Metode Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition
Authors: Nurjanah Ratih Laily , Saptanto Deswandito , Syafinah Irsya
Published: August 2022

Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan unutk memberikan bekal pengetahuan bagi mahasiswa program studi non-Bahasa Inggris dan mempersiapkan mereka dalam menghadapi TOEFL sebagai bagian persyaratan mereka menghadapi tugas akhir. Hal ini dirasa penting karena Bahasa Inggris merupakan materi yang dinilai sulit oleh Sebagian besar mahasiswa sehingga TOEFL yang merupakan tes pemahaman Bahasa Inggris menjadi salah satu hal yang dinilai menyulitkan. Penyampaian materi pelatihan menggunakan metode CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) kepada 30 mahasiswa. Pre-test dan Post-test diberikan kepada mahasiswa sebagai cara mengamati perkembangan kemampuan dalam TOEFL. CIRC dilakasanakan dengan membagi mahasiswa ke dalam kelompok kecil untuk kemudian berdiskusi tentang soal dan jawaban berdasar strategi-strategi yang telah diberikan sebelumnya. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode CIRC secara intensif dapat membantu mahasiswa non-Bahasa Inggris mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi TOEFL yang ditunjukkan dengan kenaikan skor Post-test disbanding Pre-test. Melalui hal ini disimpulkan bahwa metode CIRC merupakan metode yang efektif dalam pelatihan TOEFL.
Sosialisasi Potensi Air Bawah Tanah (ABT) sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Kekeringan di Desa Jabung, Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Puspita Mayang Bunga , Aprilia Faridha , Sunaryo Sunaryo , Putro Triswantoro , Anggraeni Dewi , Latifa Risalatul
Published: August 2022

Desa Jabung merupakan suatu desa yang berada di Kecamatan Jabung, Kabupaten Malang. Kondisi air tanah di desa ini beragam, ada wilayah dengan potensi air tanah yang bagus seperti Dusun Krajan, namun beberapa dusun lain seperti Umpak, Boro Jabung, Mindi, dan Gunungjati mempunyai potensi air tanah yang kurang baik dan tergolong daerah yang mengalami kekeringan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dari dosen Departemen Fisika Universitas Brawijaya dilakukan di Desa Jabung pada tanggal 11 September 2020 kepada perangkat desa Jabung. Sosialisasi dilakukan secara semi-daring (hybrid) dengan perangkat desa Jabung dan satu orang dosen pelaksana berada di Kantor Desa Jabung, serta dosen pelaksana yang lain mengikuti sosialisasi ini lewat zoom. Materi sosialisasi yang diberikan berupa pengetahuan mengenai Air Bawah Tanah (ABT) dan hasil pemetaan potensi ABT di Desa Jabung. Dari hasil evaluasi kegiatan sosialisasi ini, diketahui bahwa materi sosialisasi sangat diperlukan oleh perangkat Desa Jabung untuk mengatasi kekeringan di Desa Jabung, serta harapan untuk melakukan kegiatan yang serupa di masa yang akan datang.
Pengembangan Buku Suplemen Pantun (BUPANTUN) Berbasis Ilustrasi untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Amellia Rizky , Putriani Ida , Wahyuni Ervika Dewi
Published: August 2022

Bahan ajar yang lengkap dan menarik menjadi salah satu komponen kebutuhan pengetahuan materi pada pembelajaran, namun sedikit inovasi yang dilakukan pada bahan ajar pantun untuk siswa sekolah dasar. Tujuan pengembangan BUPANTUN yaitu untuk mengetahui kelayakan dan keterbacaan berupa respon guru dan siswa terhadap bahan ajar BUPANTUN. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian pengembangan atau Research and Development (RnD). Sedangkan pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kuantitatif berupa deskripsi atau penjelasan, produk yang diteliti serta data yang diperoleh berupa data angka. Hasil dari penelitian berupa buku suplemen pantun BUPANTUN yang didesain menggunakan aplikasi publisher dan desain ilustrasi menggunakan corel draw. Untuk mengetahui kelayakan produk dilakukan validasi kepada tiga validator, diperoleh presentase sebesar 90% oleh ahli materi dengan kategori sangat layak, 87% oleh ahli bahasa dengan kategori sangat layak, 95% oleh ahli media dengan kategori sangat layak. Untuk mengetahui keterbacaan guru dan siswa dilakukan uji coba terbatas berupa uji keterbacaan, diperoleh presentase sebesar 91% oleh siswa dengan kategori layak untuk digunakan, dan diperoleh presentase sebesar 90% oleh guru dengan kategori layak digunakan.
Sistem Informasi Penyusunan Anggaran Komprehensif Berbasis Web pada Perusahaan Batik Tulis
Authors: Pandowo Hedi , Kudhori Ahmad
Published: August 2022

CV Ningrat Prasojo merupakan perusahaan mikro kecil dan menengah yang bergerak dibidang manufaktur. Perusahaan ini memproduksi kain batik tulis dan memasarkan baik secara online maupun offline. Produk dari Perusahaan ini sudah dikenal di kalangan masyarakat dan mendapat penghargaan di berbagai macam perlombaan. CV Ningrat Prasojo masih kesulitan didalam melakukan pengendalian biaya secara komprehensif dan cepat karena semua masih dilakukan secara manual untuk pencatatan dokumen transaksinya dan belum terstruktur. Upaya dalam memaksimalkan produksi kain batik tulis, diperlukan penyusunan anggaran komprehensif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang strategi kedepan dan dapat mengambil keputusan, pengendalian yang tepat dan meminimalkan penggunaan bahan baku untuk hasil yang maksimal. Penyusunan anggaran secara manual terkesan ribet, tidak rapi serta tidak efektif dan efisien. Sehingga, penyusunan anggaran komprehensif menggunakan aplikasi dapat menunjang efektivitas dan efisiensi. Pentingnya penyusunan anggaran menggunakan aplikasi bermanfaat untuk mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan aplikasi penyusunan anggaran ini menggunakan framework codeigniter, dan boostrap versi 4.0 dengan bahasa PHP dan Mysql. Kajian pustaka yang menjelaskan hal tersebut terdapat pada bab dua. Selain itu, pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan metode wawancara dan dokumentasi, serta model desain yang digunakan pada pembuatan aplikasi ini yaitu waterfall dan pendekatan berorientasi objek. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa aplikasi system informasi penyusunan anggaran komprehensif berbasis web yang dapat digunakan untuk tujuan pengendalian biaya perusahaan.
Metode Pembelajaran Imajinatif dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Menulis Karangan Narasi Bahasa Indonesia pada Siswa Kelas X Semester 1 SMAN 1 Sukadana Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021
Authors: Yuniastuti Erik
Published: August 2022

Beberapa kali pengalaman penulis dalam mengoreksi hasi ujian mengarang bahasa Indonesia pada siswa mendapatkan hasil yang kurang memuaskan. Kita dapat berasumsi bahwa pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia khususnya mengarang masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian lebih serius dari para guru bahasa Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian tindakan ini adalah: (a) Mengetahui peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa setelah diterapkannya metode pembelajaran imajinatif pada siswa Kelas X Semester 1 SMAN 1 Sukadana Pelajaran 2020/2021. (b) Mengetahui pengaruh motivasi belajar siswa setelah diterapkan metode pembelajaran imajinatif dalam belajar bahasa Indonesia pada siswa Kelas X Semester 1 SMAN 1 Sukadana Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan (action research) sebanyak tiga putaran. Setiap putaran terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu: rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan refisi. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah siswa SMAN 1 Sukadana. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil tes tanya jawab, lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Dari hasil analis didapatkan bahwa prestasi belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sampai siklus III yaitu, siklus I (70,73%), siklus II (80,50%), siklus III (90,24%). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah merode pembelajaran imajinatif dapat berpengaruh positif terhadap motivasi belajar Siswa SMAN 1 Sukadana, serta model pembelajaran ini dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu alternatif pembelajaran mengarang bahasa Indonesia.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the ureter in a paediatric patient
Authors: Kazmi Zehra , Ambreen Fatima , Tahir Ummiya , Zafar Zaidi S.
Published: August 2022

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare soft-tissue neoplasm which has been described in a variety of locations. In the urogenital system, it occurs mainly in the bladder and the kidney. IMT arising from the ureter is exceedingly rare. We report an exceptional case of IMT arising from the ureteric submucosa in a three-year-old female child. The patient presented with pan-hematuria and no other symptoms. Urinalysis revealed numerous red blood cells, culture was negative for infection. A CT Urogram showed the lesion was involving most of the ureter. A left radical nephroureterectomy was performed, and she has remained well to date. Ureteral IMT is extremely rare and often asymptomatic, which can result in a delayed diagnosis. Radical excision is the best therapeutic approach with excellent survival outcomes.
KONVOLÜSYONEL SİNİR AĞI KULLANILARAK SITMA HASTALIĞI SINIFLANDIRILMASI
Authors: ÇETİNER İbrahim
Published: August 2022

Sıtma, sivrisinek ısırması sonucu oluşan bir hastalıktır. Sıtma hastalığını algılama, tanıma ve sınıflandırma gibi işlemler, Plasmodium parazitli hücrelerin mikroskobik olarak incelenmesine dayanmaktadır. Sıtma paraziti ile enfekte olmuş hücrelerin bilgisayar destekli olarak tanımlanması zorlu bir iştir. Bu zorlu işlemi kolaylaştırabilmek için son zamanlarda popüler hale gelen derin öğrenme yöntemleri ile kırmızı kan hücrelerinde sıtma parazitinin olup olmadığı tespit edilmeye çalışıldı. Bu hastalığın tanısını koyabilmek için gerçekleştirilen sınıflandırmada iki ayrı Konvolüsyonel Sinir Ağı (CNN) modeli geliştirilmiştir. Birinci modelde giriş katmanı olarak önceden eğitilmiş ResNet50V2 mimarisini temel alan derin öğrenme modeli verilmiştir. İkinci modelde ise 23 ağırlıklı katmandan oluşan yeni bir derin öğrenme modeli tasarlanmıştır. Önerilen modelleri eğitebilmek için toplam 27.558 ince kan hücresi görüntüsü kullanıldı. Önerilen modeller ile sıtma hastalığının sınıflandırılmasında %97.53 oranında doğruluk değerine ulaşılmıştır.
Grammatical Cohesion in SHS Students’ Research Introductions
Authors:   jessicabaybaypersonal@gmail.com, T. BAYBAY JESSICA ,   College of Education – Graduate Studies, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Published: August 2022

Of the four language macro language skills, writing is considered the hardest to master (Berowa, 2017). For ESL (English as Second Language) users, writing needs a good command of the target language and strategic rhetorical techniques like the use of cohesive devices (Hyland, 2003). Using Halliday and Hasan’s (1976) cohesion taxonomy, 15 research introductions from Senior High School students were investigated using a mixed-method approach. This study identified the grammatical cohesive devices (GCDs) found in the research introductions its implications to the students’ challenges in establishing and maintaining cohesion in their writing. Results revealed that reference, conjunction, and substitution devices appeared in the analysis of the corpus, but reference devices comprised the majority of the GCDs. The excerpts taken from the corpus and the rigid content analysis found traces of overusing it by using certain devices repeatedly, misusing it because of the wrong application of certain cohesive devices, and underusing as when needed, these GCDs are not present in the sentence. This inappropriate use of devices can reduce the quality of students’ writing. Hence, further research is needed to identify the best teaching practices to improve students’ cohesion in writing Keywords: cohesion, grammatical cohesive devices, research introductions, writing, challenges
Oral Communication Skills And Experience In Learning The Korean Language By Filipino Learners
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4767-8006, sherrilynbquintos@gmail.com, sbquintos@bpsu.edu.ph, B. QUINTOS SHERRILYN ,   Bataan Peninsula State University City of Balanga, Bataan 2100 Philippines
Published: August 2022

Filipino Korean language learners face challenges to master oral communication skills. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method to explore the oral communication skills and the experience of Filipino Korean language learners. It investigated specifically the teaching strategies implemented, learning strategies used, learning attitudes, and learning environment. Stratified random sampling was used to determine 141 second-year college student participants. Pearson’s Correlation and Regression analysis were used to test the influence of the four predictors of oral communication. Seventeen (17) participants were involved in the qualitative phase. The response during the interview was processed using QDA Miner Lite Software. Findings revealed that teaching and learning strategies, learning attitudes, and learning environment significantly impact the oral communication skills of the participants involved. The themes determined through qualitative analysis are (1) L2 is both instrumental and interfering with learning, (2) challenged by classmate’s progress, (3) opportunity for practice, (4) multiple means of engagement, and (5) input plus variety as a strategy. Lack of time and exposure to the language causes speech anxiety and a restricted vocabulary among Korean learners. Students view studying Korean language (KL) as a mere requirement. More so, they appreciate instructor’s suggestions and efforts to make KL learning more fun and successful. Keywords: Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL); Oral communications skills; Communicative Learning Teaching (CLT); Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method
An Assessment of Cultural Changes in Rural Society in Gopalganj District of Bangladesh
Authors: Mahmuda Sayda , Rashid Md. Majnur , Rahman Zubaidur
Published: August 2022

The study was undertaken to assess the extent and pattern of cultural change in Gopalganj district of Bangladesh. To this end, primary data were collected from the rural people from Gopalganj Sadar, Tungipara and Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj district. A multistage sampling technique was used in selecting the respondent. Five-point Likert scale was used to evaluate the attitudes of the rural people towards cultural changes in the study area. Descriptive statistics, tabular as well as graphical techniques were used in analyzing the data. Result found from the descriptive statistics indicates that majority of the respondents were within the age group of 31-40 years whereas 21% respondents fall within the age category of 51-60 years. In regards to educational background, it is found that majority of the respondents completed their primary education and 17% respondents completed higher secondary education. Regarding the occupational status of the respondents, it is seen that 39% were involved with crop production whereas 16% were livestock farming.  The empirical results show that 34% rural people strongly agree and 47% agree with the idea that there is a recreational change in rural society.  In terms of the food habit changes, it is observed that 24% of the respondents strongly agree that the pattern of food habit has changed in rural society whereas 3% strongly disagree in this regard. Findings of the study show that 43% of the respondents agree that there is an occupational change in the rural society, and 11% were strongly agree with the statement. With respect to the changes in the communication pattern in rural society, the present study shows that 23% of the rural people agree and 59% strongly agree with the view that communication pattern has changed in the rural society. In the past, Jatra pala, radio and puthi path were the dominant source of recreation whereas facebook, you tube, mobile phone and colour television are found as the main source of recreation at present. In regards to the occupational pattern of the respondents, it is found that crop production and paid labour were the principal occupation of rural people in the past whereas at present mobile and servicing related business, computer and accessories related business, fast food business, poultry farming, internet outsourcing related occupation is found as dominant.
EFFECTS OF MOTHERS' POSTPARTUM SUPPORT NEEDS AND THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT THEY RECEIVED ON BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY
Authors: IK MM , KMEN Hacer
Published: August 2022

Objective: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted to examine the effects of postpartum support needs of mothers and the support they received on breastfeeding self-efficacy. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 431 mothers with 4-8 weeks old babies, who presented to Karaman city-center family health units between November 2019 and June 2020. For data collection, a personal information form, the Postnatal Support Scale (PSS), and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES) were used. In independent groups, t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were used. Results: The mean BSES score of the mothers included in the research was 57.53±11.36, the mean PSS Importance of Needs subdimension score was 168.48±20.32, and the mean PSS Support Received subscale score was 162.25±31.25. In the study, it was found that the BSES score was affected by the PSS Support Received subdimension score (p<0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, as the postnatal support needs of the mothers increased, their breastfeeding self-efficacy scores decreased, and as the received postnatal support increased, their breastfeeding self-efficacy scores increased, as well. Midwives and other health professionals should provide support for the needs of mothers in the postpartum period, and also include family, relatives, and friends in this support process. In addition, midwives should encourage mothers and social support providers regarding breastfeeding and provide informative support.
Clinical Utiliy of Serum Lactate Levels in Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adult Patients Admitted to Emergency Department
Authors: Cetin Murat , Kilic Turgay , Yesilaras Murat , Uz Ilhan
Published: August 2022

Aim: To evaluate serum lactate and its clinical utility for disease severity among patients admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Material and Methods: This is a retrospective data review that included patients ≥18 years of age and admitted to the department with a DKA diagnosis. Patients with a blood glucose level of ≥250 mg/dL between 01 January 2016 to 30 June 2021 with DKA were included. Patients without arterial blood gas or urine ketone analyses, or diagnosed with isolated hyperglycemia were excluded. DKA was defined as a blood glucose level ≥250 mg/dL, pH <7.3, HCO3 <18 mEq/L, and urine ketone positivity at admission. The DKA severity was graded based on the degree of metabolic acidosis based on pH and HCO3 levels.
Results: A total of 230 patients were included (82 mild, 126 moderate, and 22 severe DKA). The median age was 44 years, and 50.4% of patients were males. Patient age (p=0.27), sex (p=0.63), and blood glucose levels (p=0.69) were similar between DKA groups. But, DKA severity was moderately and negatively correlated with pH (r=-0.44, p<0.001), weakly and negatively correlated with HCO3 (r=-0.25, p<0.001), and moderately and positively correlated with lactate (r=0.41, p<0.001).
Conclusions: The primary outcome of this study was that serum lactate level is significantly correlated with DKA moderate, and monitoring the normalizing levels during treating the DKA may be utilized as a marker of efficiency in the emergency department.
Epidemiological Characteristics of Orthopedic Trauma Patients Admitted to Emergency Department in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Retrospective and Comparative Study
Authors: guzel ismail , boz mehmet
Published: August 2022

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the data and epidemiological characteristics of orthopedic trauma patients who presented to the emergency room in the period of pandemic year with the year before the pandemic.
Methods: In the present study, epidemiological characteristics of patients with orthopedic trauma who applied to the emergency department during the COVID-19 year (March 24-July 1, 2020) and the same period of the previous year (March 24-July 1, 2019) were compared. The patients were divided into two groups as pandemic period patients and pre-pandemic group patients (control group). Demographic characteristics, injury mechanisms, fracture types, fracture areas, simultaneous fractures, the locations where the fracture occurred, open fracture types, trauma scores and osteoporosis characteristics were evaluated.
Results: 15,245 patients were evaluated, and 36.5% of these patients were the ones who were admitted to our hospital in the pandemic period while 63.5% of the patients were the ones who were admitted to our hospital in the pre-pandemic period. During the pandemic period, 67.2% of the patients visited due to the low-energy traumas, 14.3% high-energy traumas, 8.1% work accidents and 10.5% traffic accidents. In the pre-pandemic group, on the other hand, the cause was low-energy traumas in 58.4% of the patients, high-energy traumas in 17.8%, work accidents in 12.7% and traffic accidents in 11.1%. In the pre-pandemic group, 87.4% of the patients developed soft tissue traumas, while 12.6% had fractures or dislocations. In the pandemic group, 82.2% had soft tissue traumas whereas 17.8% had fractures or dislocations. 44% of the patients in the pre-pandemic group and 61% in the pandemic group were evaluated to have osteoporotic fractures. 41.4% of the patients in the pandemic group had minor injuries, while 49.5% had serious and 10.1% had critical injuries. In the pre-pandemic group, on the other hand, 36.2% of the patients had minor, 46.4% serious and 17.4% critical injuries.
Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, because of the effects of long-term inactivity and stress factors, changes were observed in the distribution of the traumatized patients. It should be concluded that people at high risk of osteoporotic fractures should be allowed to practice their physical activities such as walking and exercising at certain time intervals during curfew times such as pandemics.
The Use of Ischemia Modified Albumin as a Predictive and Prognostic Biomarker in Patients with Non–Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure
Authors: Aktas Ayd , Gunes Orgun , Budak Fatma , Diller Nilufer , Tuncer Adem , Akbulut Sami , Taskapan Mehmet , Aydin Cemalettin , Kayaalp Cuneyt , Yilmaz Sezai
Published: August 2022

Background: King College criteria (KCC) and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score are the most commonly used criteria in the follow-up of patients with acute liver failure (ALF). However, these criteria cannot always predict prognosis and the need for liver transplantation (LT).
Aim: This study aimed to investigate to usability of ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and IMA/albumin ratio (IMAR) values in the follow-up of ALF patients.
Methods: IMA and IMAR values of 23 ALF patients and 43 healthy volunteers were measured. Then IMA and IMAR values were compared with KCC and MELD score to predict LT requirement and prognosis in ALF patients.
Results: IMA and IMAR values were significantly higher in ALF patients compared healthy volunteers (p=0.001, p=0.001; respectively). IMA and IMAR values predicted LT requirement in ALF patients such as KCC and MELD (≥30) score (p=0.006, p=0.04, p=0.001, p=0.03; respectively). IMA values were found to better than KCC in predicting mortality (p=0.008, p=0.02; respectively). MELD (≥30) score failed to predict mortality (p=0.44).
Conclusion: IMA and IMAR values can be used as diagnostic biomarkers in ALF patients. IMA is a better prognostic biomarker in the follow-up of ALF patients.
A cross-sectional evaluation of maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated with COVID-19
Authors: nal Mesut , rc Yunus , l G , zdemir Ay
Published: August 2022

Background and Aim
Pregnancy is considered a vulnerable period for women regarding increased risk of respiratory tract infections, altered immunity, and metabolic changes in their bodies. COVID-19 pandemic possesses a significant risk on pregnants, but the data on the disease course is insufficient. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study that evaluated the hospital records of pregnant women admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of 19 Mayıs University Hospital between 01/04/2020 to 30/12/2021. Outcome measures were gestational week at birth, basal gestational and labor characteristics, delivery complications, and perinatal and maternal COVID-19 outcomes.
Results
Analyses of the data of 98 patients revealed that median age of the mothers was 30 years; 26.5% were primigravid, 43.9% were nulliparous, and 29.6% were primiparous. Three had twin pregnancies, 52% of the births were preterm, 88% were cephalic presentation, and 95.9% were cesarean deliveries.The most common delivery complications were acute fetal distress (51%), preterm premature rupture of membranes (50%), and neonatal asphyxia (49%). Gestational characteristics were similar between treatment groups for COVID-19, but patients admitted to intensive care unit and applied mechanical ventilation (11.2%) had significantly more preterm births, and perinatal complications including acute fetal distress (p=0.030), PPROM (p<0.001), neonatal asphyxia (p=0.021), and lower APGAR scores (p=0.002).
Conclusion
COVID-19 is a significant risk factor for pregnant women. This study showed that COVID-19 and pregnancy may induce adverse effects on each other. The data provided here will contribute to the growing body of epidemiological and clinical evidence on the interactions between COVID-19 and pregnancies.
High serum zinc levels in HELLP syndrome
Authors: TURKERI Ozge , KURT Nezahat , BAKAN Nuri
Published: August 2022

Aim: HELLP syndrome is a possibly fatal complication of severe preeclampsia that occurs throughout pregnancy. Biochemical abnormalities are one of the hypotheses proposed to explain the disease's physiopathological symptoms. According to studies, different congenital illnesses are caused by a lack of nutrients such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, and folic acid, the demand for which increases during pregnancy. The objective of this study was to evaluate serum zinc and copper levels in healthy controls and pregnant women with HELLP, as well as to determine the relationship between them.
Material and Methods: The serum zinc and copper levels of 20 healthy pregnant women and 20 pregnant women with HELLP were measured using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
Results: Serum Zn levels in HELLP syndrome patients were significantly higher than in healthy pregnant women (p<0.05). Furthermore, a negative connection was found between Zn levels and PLT, and a positive correlation between LDH (r:-0.322, p<0.05; r:0.384, p<0.05 respectively).
Conclusion: In conclusion, high serum zinc levels in HELLP syndrome can be evaluated in the laboratory.
Evaluation of the Relationship of the Time of Vesicoureteral Reflux Between Renal Scar Development and Endoscopic Treatment Success in Early Childhood
Authors: Tasolar Sevgi , Sigirci Ahmet , Dogan Gulec , Cengiz Aslinur , Yildiz Turan , Subasi Vedat , Tabel Yilmaz
Published: August 2022

INTRODUCTION: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an important cause of urinary tract infection and chronic renal disease. Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is the gold standard diagnostic test in the diagnosis of VUR. In recent years, new parameters related to VCUG have been more objectively studied to evaluate the clinical prognosis. It is aimed to evaluate the effect of reflux time in primary VUR in terms of predicting endoscopic treatment success and treatment timing in VUR management.
METHOD: In our study, the records and imaging findings of children with primary VUR who underwent VCUG examination between 2012 and 2019, who were treated with endoscopic injections, were retrospectively reviewed. Forty one children (67 renal units) were included in our study. Patients with preoperative VCUG, urinary ultrasonography, dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scan, and post-operative control VCUG were included in this study.
RESULTS: Patients with preoperative VUR grade 1-2 were divided into two groups as “low grade” and patients with stage 3-4-5 as “high grade”. In the general patient population, endoscopic success rates in terms of renal unit deficit were found to be 46.3% (31/67). When the subgroup was analyzed, the endoscopic treatment success rate was 72.2% (13/18) in the low-grade group, versus 36.7% (18/49) in the high-grade group (p = 0.010). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis performed to identify independent predictors of scarring, reflux degree and reflux time were found to be independent predictors of scarring.
CONCLUSION: In our study, we found that in VCUG evaluated preoperatively, VUR time as well as VUR grade were effective on endoscopic success rate and scar development. Based on these results, it could be thought that VUR time may be effective in selecting the best candidates for surgery and in the management and timing of treatment of VUR patients.
Review of Patients with Immediate-Type Drug Reactions and Test Results: Retrospective Study from the Malatya Province
Authors: zdemir Ebru
Published: August 2022

Aim: Drug hypersensitivity is an important issue encountered by clinicians during clinical practice in Turkey and in the world. Any drug used for diagnosis or treatment has the potential to cause hypersensitivity reactions. The aim of the present study was to review the distribution of drugs reported to cause hypersensitivity reactions and to determine the distribution of tests and test results among patients that presented to the adult allergy and immunology outpatient clinic with immediate-type drug hypersensitivity in the Malatya province.
Materials and Methods: The study included adult patients who were admitted with immediate-type drug hypersensitivity (allergic and/or non-allergic) between October 2017 and October 2020 and underwent testing for drugs. Age, sex, atopic diseases (asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, eczema), culprit drug(s), drug reaction types, time of reaction onset, and skin and drug provocation test results were evaluated.
Results: Of the 107 patients included, 83 (77.6%) were female and 24 (22.4%) were male. The mean age was 40.74 ± 11.28 years. There was a history of drug hypersensitivity to antibiotics in 44 patients (41.1%) and analgesics in 56 patients (52.3%). Urticaria and/or angioedema were the most common reactions to culprit drugs. Overall, 148 tests for drug hypersensitivity were performed, and the positivity rate was 6.1%.
Conclusion: Analgesics and antibiotics were the most common causative agents in patients presenting to allergy outpatient clinics with drug allergy, and reactions occurred even with alternative agents. Thus, patients reporting drug reactions should undergo drug tests before physicians recommend drugs.
The Short-Term Complications of Augmentation Cystoplasty: A Single Center Experience
Authors: Bozac Ali , Altan Mesut , tamak Burak , an Hasan , l Serdar
Published: August 2022

Objective:
To evaluate the short-term complications of various cystoplasty techniques in pediatric population and determine the predicting factors.
Material and Methods:
The data of 206 patients (94 males, 112 females) who underwent augmentation cystoplasty between 1991-2016 were analysed retrospectively. Short-term complications within 30 days were evaluated according to the modified Clavien classification system. Grade III, IV, and V were grouped major complications. Chronic renal Disease (CRD) was defined as increasing serum creatinine levels above the normal age-adjusted values. Clinical factors and associated procedures to the surgery (Mitrofanoff procedure, bladder outlet procedures, ureteral anti-reflux surgery) were evaluated to predict overall and major complications.

Results:
The mean age was 9.8±4.7 years and female/male ratio was 112/94. Overall complication rate was 32% (66 patients) and distributed to Clavien class I, II, IIIb, IVa as 18 (8,7%), 33(16%), 14 (6,81%), 1 (0.48%) patients; respectively. There was no mortality. Age, PUV aetiology and CRD were significant predictor of complication on univariate analysis (p=0.026, p=0.048 and p=0.045, respectively). Age and preoperative CRD were significant on multivariable analysis (p=0.015, OR=0.918 and p=0.046, OR=2.134). Major complications occurred in 15 (7.3%) patients. Bladder exstrophy epispadias complex (BEEC), preoperative CRD, anti-reflux surgery, ileal augmentation were significant parameters on univariate analysis (p=0.007, p=0.003, p=0.043, and p=0.022, respectively). For major complications where BEEC, CRD and ileal AC were significant parameters on multivariate analysis (p=0.009, OR=7.837; p=0.003, OR=9.649, p=0.047, OR=4.241, respectively).
Conclusion:
Augmentation cystoplasty and associated procedures have acceptable complication rate for pediatric group. Preoperative renal disease and younger age are associated with complications. For major complications, Bladder exstrophy epispadias complex, ileal augmentation and preoperative renal disease are risk factors.
Identification of PDE10A related proteins via proteomic analysis
Authors: Beker Mustafa , Yelkenci Hayriye , Caglayan Berrak , Kilic Ertugrul
Published: August 2022

Objective: Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) regulates the expression of secondary messengers of cyclic adenosine monophosphate and cyclic guanosine monophosphate, which control several intracellular signaling pathways. Recently, deactivation of PDE10A has been a notable target for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Herein, we identified the effects of PDE10A inhibition on protein profile using TAK-063 under physiological conditions in mice.

Materials and Methods: In this study, 8-12 weeks old male C57BL6/J mice were divided into vehicle or 3 mg/kg TAK-063 groups. Thirty minutes after oral delivery of vehicle or TAK-063, animals were sacrificed and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) mediated proteomic analyses were performed from tissue samples taken from the striatum region of mice. After the LC-MS/MS analysis, identified proteins were classified based on biological activity, molecular function, and signal transduction pathways using PANTHER (protein annotation through evolutionary relationship, http://www.pantherdb.org/) program.

Results: As a result of proteomic analyses, 1873 different proteins were identified. Sixty-one different proteins changed significantly depending on the administration of TAK-063. Accarding to PANTHER classification, a significant part of the identified proteins found to be in the metabolite interconversion enzyme, transporter, and protein modifying enzyme category. The molecular function classification includes the catalytic activity, transporter activity, and binding functions. The signal transduction pathway analysis demonstrated that PDE10A affects ATP synthesis, FGF signaling, EGF receptor signaling, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, pyrimidine metabolism, and ubiquitin-proteasome signal transduction pathways.

Discussion: In conclusion, TAK-063 mediated PDE10 deactivation is an essential target in the mechanism of energy metabolism and neurodegenerative diseases.