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Pengolahan dan Pemanfaatan Buah Nanas (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) Menjadi Selai Di Kabupaten Muara Enim
Authors: Murtiningsih Tyas , Ary Eko Prastya Putra
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk: 1) mengetahui pendapatan dari hasil pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai di Kabupaten Muara Enim, 2) mengetahui berapa besar nilai tambah yang diperoleh dari pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai di Kabupaten Muara Enim, 3) mengetahui kelayakan pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai di Kabupaten Muara Enim. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai perproses produksi adalah 30 buah/proses produksi, maka diperoleh rata-rata penerimaan sebesar Rp785.000/proses produksi, dengan harga jual rata rata Rp.22,167 /bungkus. Dengan rata rata produksi 15 kg/proses. Jadi rata-rata pendapatan pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai sebesar Rp 205,303/produksi atau 3,284,848 /bulan 16 kali proses. Nilai tambah dihasilkan dari total penerimaan dikurang biaya antara, rata-rata nilai tambah pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai di Kabupaten Muara Enim adalah sebesar Rp 366,303/proses produksi. Usaha pengolahan buah nanas menjadi selai di Kabupaten Muara Enim layak untuk dikembangkan secara finansial. Dengan memenuhi kriteria nilai NPV positif 15,794,659 dan nilai IRR sebesar 9,16 % dan nilai Net B/C diperoleh 1,05
Indian's Nuclear Disarmament Policy in Comparison to Other Countries
Authors: Surendra Singh  , Yadav Prashant Hans
Published: November 2022

India interacts with other countries in multilateral forums, like the UN, and drives discussions on disarmament. They were one of the first countries to propose nuclear disarmament, a test ban treaty, and a freeze on the production of fissile material. India has been committed to the goal of global, inclusive, and non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament for a long time now. They also share the same objective of reducing the chance that weapons will spread to other nations. When India gained its independence in 1947, the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, pursued disarmament and delegitimizing nuclear weapons. He saw them as an "evil thing". For Nehru, banning tests was not an end to the nuclear age but a stepping-stone to broader forms of restraint. India has a long history of working towards disarmament, so he believed it would play a big role in leading the world in that same direction.
Response of Awassi lambs feeding to fattening on rations of Alfalfa hay stalks treatment with urea or addition of molasses
Authors: Al-Abbassi Marwa Saad Abd Aoun , Lazim Jamil Sarhan , Hussein Makki Khalaf
Published: November 2022

The experiment was conducted in the animal field belonging to the Department of Animal Production Techniques at the Technical College / Al-Mussaib for a period of more than eight months, starting on 08/08/2021 and ending on 21/5/2022.The period included the purchase of Alfalfa hay stalks, their treatment with urea and their beam with plastic, the purchase of molasses, composition, mixing and pressing of the concentrated ration, and the preparation of individual sheds from cutting and welding until the completion of laboratory chemical analyzes, during which it included actual and practical experiments to respond for the period from 29/10/2021 to 28/1/2022 to study usage of Alfalfa hay stalks treated with urea and molasses in the productive performance of Awassi lambs, which had initial weight of 21.5 ± 0.5 kg and at the age of 4-5 months, at a rate of 91 days, preceded by a preparatory phase for two weeks, and the lambs were randomly divided into four equal groups of 5 lambs for each group.
Resection of tumors within and near to the primary Sensory-Motor cortex using Phase reversal Cortical mapping and bipolar stimulation
Authors: Joshi Deepak Narendraray , Joshi Arpit , Solanki Mehul I.
Published: November 2022

Objective Brain mapping techniques allow one to effectively approach tumors involving the primary sensory-motor cortex and nearby area (M1). Tumor resectability and maintenance of patient integrity depend on the ability to successfully identify motor tracts during resection by choosing the most appropriate neurophysiological paradigm for motor mapping. Mapping with a high frequency (HF) stimulation technique has emerged as the most efficient tool to identify motor tracts because of its versatility in different clinical settings. At present, few data are available on the use of HF for removal of tumors predominantly involving M1.  Methods The authors have analysed a series of 6 patients with brain tumors within M1, by reviewing the use of HF as a guide. The neurophysiological protocols adopted during resections were described and correlated with  patients’ clinical and tumor imaging features. Feasibility of mapping, extent of resection, and motor function assessment  were used to evaluate the oncological and functional outcome to be correlated with the selected neurophysiological  parameters used for guiding resection. The study aimed to define the most efficient protocol to guide resection for each  clinical condition. gliomas
Siddha herbo-mineral drug Kandhaga Rasayanam in the treatment of Dermatophytoses (Padarthamarai)
Authors: Rajarethinam Meena , Ramaswamy Ramaswamy Selvaratnam
Published: November 2022

The symptoms of dermatophytosis goes congruent with the disease entity Padarthamarai in Siddha medicine. Kandhaga Rasayanam (KR) is a Siddha herbo-mineral formulation indicated for padarthamarai. In recent times, treatment of dermatophytosis challenge to dermatologists. The present study was carried out to clinically evaluate the efficacy of KR as a trial drug for Dermatophytosis. The objective of the present study was to study the efficacy of the drug KR in giving mycological and clinical cure. This was an open-label, non-randomized, single -arm clinical study in which 51 patients of either gender diagnosed with padarthamarai were included. The trial was registered in Clinical trials registry India with CTRI number CTRI/2012/01/002362. The treatment period was 45 days. Out of the 51 participants enrolled in this study, 45 participants were included in the final analysis based on their adherence to the conditions. 66.67% showed skin scraping negative for dermatophytes. There was a significant reduction in the clinical signs after the treatment without any adverse reactions. This trial has brought to limelight the efficacy of the Siddha drug Kandhaga Rasayanam in treating padarthamarai . Further, randomized controlled clinical trials are necessary to substantiate the traditional claim and make KR a plausible treatment option for Dermatophytosis.
Family therapy as predictor of wellbeing and recovery among patients with schizophrenia
Authors: Ojedokun Isaiah Mobolaji , Jacob Udeme Samuel , Pillay Jace
Published: November 2022

The study investigated family therapy as a predictor of well-being among Schizophrenic patients. Family therapy is a therapeutic approach used to help people with schizophrenia deepen their family connections to get through stressful times. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Two hundred and ninety-seven (297) schizophrenic patients participated in the study. An adapted and validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of r = 0.77 was used for data collection. Four (4) trained research assistants helped in data collection. Frequency count, simple percentages, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Regression Analysis were used as statistical tools. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. The study established a significant relationship between family therapy and the health of schizophrenics (r = .605, n = 297, p < 0.05). A significant relationship also exists between family therapy and the emotional stability of schizophrenics (r = .527, n = 297, p < 0.05). In the same vein, there is a significant relationship between family therapy and the recovery of schizophrenics (r = .606, n = 297, p < 0.05). It was established that family therapy jointly predicts the well-being and recovery of schizophrenics.
Effects of perceived stress on lipid profile and BMI (body mass index) in health professional students of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara
Authors: Shah Trushna , Ramavataram D V S S
Published: November 2022

Nelson Mandela, one of the all-time great personalities of the world beautifully described about how education is a powerful tool by commenting that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". In order to be educated, one has to acquire adequate amount of competency in the program. We often experience that most of the students are under stress, not only striving to be competent but also to achieve a high level in this competitive environment. "stress is an unpleasant state of emotional and physiological arousal that individuals experience in situations that they perceive as dangerous or threatening to their well-being" Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry, SBKS MI & RC, SVDU for consecutive two batches 2016-17 & 2017-18. Total 506 first-year MBBS, BDS & BPT students were studied for age, gender, Lipid Profile and Body mass index.Stress was assessed by PSS-10 scale. Two groups were identified as their PSS score, stressed and non-stressed. Various studies have shown to increase in total cholesterol and LDL level during stress stage also TAG in individuals who had experienced high levels of stress in the preceding 6–12 months also seen changes in body mass index.
Labral calcification in patients with femoroacetabular impingement
Authors: Sadakah M , Khalil Ayman , Hegazy Mostafa , Megahed Abdelhafez , Said Hatem , Dienst M
Published: November 2022

Background: Histologically, several previous studies correlated labral calcification with degenerative changes of the hip joint. Also, presence of labral calcification might be associated with alteration of labral quality which in turn plays a crucial rule during decision making for management of labral tears. This study aimed describe the prevalence, patient characteristics, radiographic and arthroscopic findings of labral calcification in patients with symptomatic FAI. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on all patients who underwent hip arthroscopy in OCM Hospital – Munich – Germany, between April 2018 and March 2020. Skeletally mature patients who underwent primary arthroscopic treatment of FAI and showed radiological radio-opacity at the site of acetabular labrum in pre-operative radiographs were gathered and thoroughly evaluated. Medical records of included patients were thoroughly reviewed with documentation of personal data including gender, age, duration of symptoms (in months) and night pain. Data from preoperative examination and clinical data including passive range of motion, anterior impingement and apprehension tests were also gathered. Preoperative antero-posterior pelvic radiographs and lateral radiographs (Lauenstein view) of the affected hip were evaluated in all patients. Results: During the study period, 611 patients underwent primary hip arthroscopy for symptomatic FAI in our hospital.
A STUDY ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TWO BAMBSOO SPECIES BORAK ( Bambusa Balcooa ROXB.) AND JAWA ( Bambusa Salarkhanii ALAM) OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Hannan M.O. , Islam M.N. , Islam M.N.
Published: November 2022

Bamboo, a renewable natural resource in villages and forests of Bangladesh, is widely used in almost all purposes by the poor people. Shrinkage, green density, ovendry density and moisture content of two bamboo species of Bangladesh - Borak (Bambusa balcooa Roxb) and Jawa (Bambusa salarkhanii Alam) were studied at different heights (top. middle and butt). Shrinkage of both wallthickness and diameter were carried out and was found noticeable at ovendry condition. Although percentage of shrinkage decreased with the increase of height, and there was no significant difference between them. Mature bamboo had lower wall thickness shrinkage compared to that of immature bamboos. Again jawa had smaller shrinkage values in both wall-thickness and diameter compared to those of borak. Density variation was found among all the parameters but none of them was significant. Moisture content was found to vary between and within species. The difference was found to be statistically significant in case of species and maturity.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY- A FOCUS ON BANK MERGERS
Authors: Rahman M.M. , Rahman M.
Published: November 2022

Mergers and acquisitions (M and A) among financial services institutions have been somewhat of a phenomenon over the last decade, and even more so over the last four to five years. Each week in the USA, the press has been rife with announcement of merger and acquisition plans by large corporations. This merger-mania is not onlysweeping throughout a country in epic proportions, but is now undertaken on a global scale as corporations increase their efforts to become more dominant players in a competitive market place. At the international level, this trend continues, as can be seen by huge deal makings, such as the bank of Tokyo and Mitsubishi of Japan merger to become the largest banking institution in the world. In Switzerland, Bank of Switzerland and Union Bank of Switzerland have merged to become the second largest bank in the world. Here in this paper, an attempt has been made to explore the changingpattern of competition in financial services industry in the USA. However, the paper also discusses the important issues in mergers and acquisitions in general. The study is significant as today, we see that companies are becoming larger in order to compete with each other. A clear understanding of the issues will help organizations to survive in the competitive world. So, the study has got importance both at managerial and academic level.
EFFECTS OF DIETARY PROTEIN UPON CONCENTRATIONS OF UREA IN PERIPHERAL PLASMA AND UTERINE FLUID IN DAIRY CATTLE
Authors: Hossain K.M. , McMeniman N.P.
Published: November 2022

There have been concerns that elevated urea nitrogen concentrations in uterine fluid had significant effects on bovine spermatozoal motility and survival. However, it is still uncertain whether dietary protein has any effects upon concentration of urea nitrogen and ammonia in the peripheral plasma and uterine fluid in dairy cattle. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of dietary protein intake on concentrations of (i) urea nitrogen in the uterine fluid, (ii) ammonia in the blood and (iii) urea nitrogen in the peripheral plasma. Six lactating, non-pregnant and normally cycling Friesian cows were used in two randomly divided equal groups, receiving either a low or high dietary protein intake. Uterine fluids and blood samples were collected from each cow and uterine urea nitrogen; blood ammonia and plasma urea nitrogen concentrations were measured. The study showed that the cows fed the high protein (HP) diet had significantly higher uterine urea nitrogen, blood ammonia and plasma urea nitrogen concentrations than cows fed the low protein (LP) diet. The results revealed that the concentration of urea nitrogen in the uterine fluid were higher in cows fed HP diet compared with those fed a LP diet. These results suggested that high concentrations of urea in the plasma could diffuse into the uterine lumen and might create a sub-optimal environment in the uterus, which might act as an antagonist to fertility. The high level of blood ammonia and plasma urea nitrogen concentration in the HP fed cows, which could occur due to high protein intake, may affect the viability of sperm, ova and embryos and the growth and survival of the foetus by producing biochemical, endocrionological and tissue derangement. Therefore, it is likely that excessive concentration of urea nitrogen in peripheral plasma and uterine fluid and plasma ammonia of high protein fed lactating cows may be detrimental to the viability of sperm, ova, embryos or foetus.
STUDY ON THE BIRTH WEIGHT AND GESTATION LENGTH OF NILI, INDIGENOUS AND THEIR CROSSES AT BUFFALO BREEDING AND DEVELOPMENT FARM, BAGERHAT
Authors: Ashraf A. , Islam S.S. , Khatun M. R.
Published: November 2022

The study was conducted using the data collected from Buffalo Breeding and Development Farm, Bagerhat . Data covered the period from 1986 to 2000. Three hundred and thirty seven buffalo calves and sixty one buffalo cows of three genetic groups were considered for analysis of two traits, birth weight and gestation period, respectively . The genetic groups considered in the study were pure Nili, indigenous, 50% Nili 50% indigenous and 75% Nili 25% indigenous. Data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer program. From the study, it was found that 75% Nili calves had greater birth weight (34.10 ± 2.74 kg) compared to pure Nili (33.20 ± 0.32 kg) and 50% Nili crosses (30.67 ± 3.86 kg). The gestation length of indigenous group was lower (303.04 + 2.17 days) compared to Nili buffalo cows (309.43 ± 4.36 days). The effect of genetic groups on birth weight was significant (P<0.001) and that was insignificant (P>0.05) for gestation period.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPONENT-BASED APPROACH OVER CONVENTIONAL ONE OF DEVELOPING LARGE-SCALE AND COMPLEX SOFTWARE SYSTEM
Authors: Islam M.K. , Hossain M.S.
Published: November 2022

The idea of conventional software development has been changing from last few years because of rising demands of various software products within short period of time. Developing software from scratch is the main concepts of conventional software development considered time consuming and costly methods. Building software from existing software systems using reusable components is considered important in reducing development cost and time. In this paper, we have highlighted on both Component-Based and co conventional software development approach and found out their merits and demerits in the context of developing reliable and efficient large-scale and complex software products.
AN AGENT MARKETPLACE SUPPORTING NEGOTIATION FOR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Authors: Islam K.S. , Roy C.K. , Rahman M.M.
Published: November 2022

Agents are able to support negotiation for business activities in a distributed and heterogeneous environment and application areas e.g. e-commerce. In this paper, we present a model for electronic marketplace supporting business to business negotiation for different types of goods and services. The agents of our marketplace could be implemented efficiently using an agent development environment e.g. JADE in compliance with FIPA specification for interoperable intelligent multi-agent systems.
ANTI BACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COMMELINA BENGHALENSIS
Authors: Ahmed F. , Rahman S.M.S. , Das A.K.
Published: November 2022

95% ethanolic extract of the herb Commelina benghalensis and its three fractions (carbon tetrachloride, nhexane, and chloroform soluble fractions) exhibited significant cytotoxic activity in brine shrimp lethality bioassay. Whereas, two compounds B-Amyrin and Baeurenol were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract. The extracts, fractions and isolated compounds were checked for their antibacterial activity.
ROLE OF PLANNING REGULATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN SETTLEMENTS IN BANGLADESH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE OF KHULNA CITY: ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors: Ahmed M.U.
Published: November 2022

The laws that are related with the erection and development of urban and rural settlements considered as planning laws. Planning for city development, residential establishment, industrial erection, infrastructural development, provisions of utility services are always guided by some prescribed rules and regulations of the country. In Bangladesh, large number of rules and regulations are executing by different government organisations for the development of urban settlements. The present study focuses on the development and development control of urban settlements, authorities who are entitled for execution of the relevant prescribed rules and regulations and the disputes arise during or after the execution of the said rules and regulations. There are different types of residential formations in the urban premises of Bangladesh. Primarily, it may be divided into two parts - government residences (e.g. residences for government employees) and private residences. For both the types, there are different laws that are executed by different authorities. From the viewpoint of prevalent regulatory arrangements of the country, private residences may broadly be divided intofour types-such as community development, high-rise residential buildings, simple private dwellings and related residential units. For the above mentioned residential developments governmental permission is necessary for the private landowners but different laws prescribed for different urban areas and different authorities of Bangladesh. It is noticed that these laws are overlapped, ambiguous and contradictory that hinder proper execution of these laws. To deal with all these issues and disputes some effective guidelines have to be formulated.
ISOLATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL METABOLITES FROM A STREPTOMYCES STRAIN AND THEIR CYTOTOXICITY STUDY
Authors: Masud M.M. , Jabbar A.
Published: November 2022

Two antibiotics, designated as S|and S2 were isolated from a strain of a Streptomyces. The antibiotics were extracted from the fermentation broth with ethyl acetate and were purified by preparative TLC and then by HPLC. Partial characterization of the antibiotics S, and S2 was done by UV and 1R spectroscopic methods. Strong antibacterial activity of the antibiotics S|and S2 was observed against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of the antibiotics against Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Shigella shiga were determined and found to 65, 65, 130 and 65 pgm/ml for S|, 122.5,122.5,122.5 and 61.25 pgm/ml for S2 respectively. In addition, the ethyl acetate extract and purified S| and S2 showed positive results in the brine shrimp lethality bioassay. The LC50 values were 21.13, 54.95 and 94.41 pgm/ml for ethyl acetate extract, Si and S2 respectively.
AN ENHANCEMENT OF COHEN -SUTHERLAND ALGORITHM FOR LINE CLIPPING BY REDUCING NEEDLESS CLIPPING
Authors: Rahman M.A. , Islam S.K. , Haque S.M.R. , Islam M.K.
Published: November 2022

Cohen-Sutherland Algorithm is a very well known algorithm in computer graphics for line clipping. In this algorithm the clipping region is divided into nine regions. In our proposed algorithm we have proposed an algorithm which divides the clipping region into five regions. This modified algorithm is faster than Cohen-Sutherland algorithm in many cases. We have presented our algorithm and given comparison between Cohen-Sutherland Algorithm with ours.
Evaluation of role of MRI in knee joint injuries in correlation with arthroscopy
Authors: Anshuman Rahul , Prakash Surya
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Trauma to the knee joint is a major source of morbidity in young active people. An accurate diagnosis concerning the injury is important for early operative as well as non-operative treatment. The most extensively utilised diagnostic techniques to assess knee joint damage are arthroscopy and MRI.
Objective: To detect various types of traumatic knee lesions using MRI and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRI with arthroscopy in the evaluations of ligamentous and meniscal injuries of the knee joint.
Methods: A prospective study was done at the department of orthopaedic. A total of 50 patients (50 knees) were investigated, with 42 males and 11 females ranging in age from 16 to 61 years and presenting with various knee joint injuries.
Results: Our comparison of these two methods in knee injuries comes to specific conclusions that are consistent with earlier research. Anterior and medial meniscal injuries are more common than posterior and lateral meniscal injuries. The description of the nature of ACL and PCL injuries by MRI assists the orthopaedic surgeon in deciding whether to proceed with conservative or final reconstruction by arthroscopy.
Conclusion: Meniscal and ligamentous injuries are common in people who have had knee trauma. When compared to PCL and LM, the ACL and MM are more usually torn. While ACL and medial collateral ligament tears are associated with MM tears, lateral collateral ligament injuries are strongly associated with LM tears.
Acetabulum - Predictors of postoperative outcome for acetabular fracture
Authors: Prakash Surya , Anshuman Rahul
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The most prevalent type of acetabular fracture is posterior wall acetabular fracture. The conventional therapy for displaced posterior acetabular wall fractures is surgery. The clinical and radiologic results of open reduction and internal fixation in patients with posterior wall acetabular fractures are evaluated in this retrospective study.
Methods: 50 patients with displaced acetabular fractures treated surgically were evaluated clinically with the Modified Postel Merle d'Aubigné score and radiologically using Matta's radiological outcome grading. The impact of age (≤ 55 or >55 years), gender, fracture displacement (≤ 20 mm or >20 mm), hip dislocation, surgical delay (≤ 2 weeks or >2 weeks), concomitant injury, and length of follow-up (≤ 2 years or >2 years) on functional outcome was studied.
Results: There were 31 males (62%) and 19 females (38%), with a mean age of 38.75 years (16 to 65 years). The length of follow-up was 3 years. The Modified Postel Merle d'Aubigné score was 15.7 ± 2.2 on average (range, 8 to 18). The clinical outcome was excellent in 12 (24%) patients, good in 19 (38%), fair in 10 (20%), and poor in 9 (18%, including 10 patients who underwent THR for secondary arthritis). Initial fracture displacement >20 mm (P = 0.018), joint dislocation (P = 0.015), and surgery delay (P = 0.001), quality of reduction (P = 0.0001) and presence of related injuries (P = 0.0001) had a significant impact on the Modified Postel Merle d'Aubigné score. Age, gender, fracture type, and length of follow-up, on the other hand, had no effect on clinical outcome.
Conclusion: Bad reduction, concomitant injuries, fracture displacement of more than 20 mm, joint dislocation, and late surgery all have a poor prognosis when it comes to predicting the fate of surgically treated acetabular fractures.
Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Supplementation on Expression of B-Cell Lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) in the Bladder Epithelium of Wistar (Rattus norvegicus) Rats Exposed to Cigarette Smoke
Authors: Daryanto Besut , Wibowo Edi , Seputra Kurnia , Yudhanto Hendy
Published: November 2022

Background: Bladder carcinoma is the 10th most common cancer in the world with an incidence about 3% of all cancers. The risk factor for smoking is found in 81% of all cases of bladder carcinoma. One of the protein groups associated with bladder urothelial carcinoma is B-Cell Lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2). Nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK) contained in cigarette smoke would increase the proliferation of cancer cells through increased the expression of Bcl-2. The expression of Bcl-2 could be suppressed in the presence of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has role in reducing the risk of cancer development which is reported in several studies, and then stimulate cell apoptosis. Objective: To determine the effect of CLA supplementation on Bcl-2 expression in the bladder of rats which is exposed to cigarette smoke. Methods: The study is an experimental study with true experimental posttest only control group design on Wistar rats. Sample was divided into 2 case groups: 0.5% of diet (125 mg) CLA supplementation in group A, 1% of diet (250 mg) CLA in group B; and 2 control groups: group without CLA supplementation (group C) as positive control and without cigarette smoke exposure (group D) as negative control. The study takes 60 days of exposure and then Bcl-2 expression on bladder epithelial was evaluated by immunohistochemistry staining. Results: The results descriptively showed that rats in group C has an average Bcl-2 expression of 25.8±7.33%, while rats in group D has an average Bcl-2 expression 14.1±7.73% which means cigarette smoke exposure has been shown to increase the expression of Bcl-2 by 45.35% (p=0.019) in the bladder mucosa of experimental animals. Group B obtained an average Bcl-2 expression was 14.2±9.6% and has a significant difference when compared to group C, it shows that the addition of 1% CLA would reduce the expression of Bcl-2 by 44.96% (p=0.032). However, for group A, group with 0.5% diet of CLA supplementation did not showed decrease of Bcl-2 expression when compared to the group C (p=0.37). Conclusion: Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) supplementation 1% of diet can reduce Bcl-2 expression in bladder epithelium of wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed to cigarette smoke.
Epidemiological, Clinical and Radiographic Features of Supernumerary Teeth in Nonsyndromic Bosnian and Herzegovinian Population: a Monocentric Study
Authors: Hadziabdic Naida , Haskic Amila , Mujkic Aldin , Brankovic Lajla , Dzankovic Aida , Korac Samra , Tahmiscija Irmina
Published: November 2022

Background: Supernumerary teeth (ST) represent one of the most common developmental anomalies among humans. Objective: In this study, we set a goal to investigate ST prevalence in the Bosnian and Herzegovinian population along with characteristics and complications that ST can cause. Methods: This retrospective study was based on panoramic radiographs, CBCT images, and dental records. Analyzed ST characteristics were: type, morphology, location, eruption state, location in the arch, orientation, and associated clinical complications. Statistical analysis included univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using Fisher’s exact test with a confidence interval of 95% (p<0.05). Results: On a sample of 10.237 patients, ST teeth appear in 100 patients with a prevalence of 0.98%. Out of 138 analyzed ST mesiodens was the most frequent (43.47%). The most common location of the ST was maxilla (77.53%). The majority of ST were impacted (90.5%) but with no complications (71.7%). There was statistically significant relationship (p<0.001) between the type of ST and location (mesiodens and distomolars were mostly found in the maxilla). The relationship between ST type and morphology was also statistically significant (p<0.001)–mesiodens was associated with conical morphology, parapremolar with supplementary, and distomolar with tuberculate morphology. The occurrence of ST-associated retention of adjacent teeth was correlated to the type of tooth (p<0.001) Conclusion: The present study found prevalence of ST in B and H population to be low. Although associated pathology was not high early diagnosis allows optimal patient management which reduces later complications.
The Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation in Different Periods of Woman’s Life
Authors: Terzic Mirsada , Rosic Semso , Kendic Sulejman , Babic Zarina
Published: November 2022

Background Vitamin D is involved in numerous reactions in the human body, as well as in the regulation of about 3% of the human genome. Research shows that insufficient concentration of vitamin D in the blood is found in 40-50% of the population. The total intake of vitamin D through food is very low, only 20% of the total daily needs. This paper shows importance of vitamin D supplementation in different periods of woman’s life. Objective To estimate average plasma levels of vitamin D3 in all researched group and establish which group should be supplemented with vitamin D3. Methods The study included 182 women, divided in appropriate groups according to age, who came regularly for annual gynecological check-ups. Total concentration of 25 (OH) vitamin D in plasma was determined by a competitive immunochemical test. Results The average value of vitamin D3 plasma level in patients aged 18 to 45 was 24,409 ng/ml, in the patients aged 46 to 55 years was 27,519 ng/ml and in the patients aged 56 and over 31,960 ng/ml. The results obtained indicate a vitamin D shortage in the first two groups of patients and an adequate vitamin D3 levels in third group of patients. Vitamin D supplementation is required in patients aged 18 to 55 years. Conclusion Vitamin D shortage is present in two groups of patients. Because of complex role that this vitamin plays in numerous reactions in human body adequate supplementation is necessary.
Nifuroxazide Has Better Efficacy Than Probiotic Treatment in Adult Patients with Acute Diarrheal Syndrome
Authors: Selimovic Azra , Custovic Nerma , Sivac Nadza , Glamoclija Una , Sukalo Aziz , Mehic Meliha
Published: November 2022

Background: Acute gastroenteritis remains an extremely common problem among the general population. In Western countries, an average person will probably face one or two episodes of gastrointestinal infections every year. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of nifuroxazide and probiotic preparation containing lactic acid bacteria in the treatment of acute diarrheal syndrome. Methods: The study was prospective, comparative study. Patients who suffered from acute infective diarrhoea for ≤72 hours and had ≥3 unformed stools per day, with no administration of antibiotics during 10 days before enrolment were divided into two groups: nifuroxazide group and the lactic acid probiotic group. All patients received therapies four times a day for three days. Data was collected at the baseline visit (before the initiation of the treatment) and two follow-up examinations on the third and seventh day from the treatment start. Results: The study included 61 patients, 36 in nifuroxazide group and 25 in probiotic group. Nifuroxazide group compared to probiotic group showed faster improvement of patients’ condition with lower number of stools three and seven days after therapy start (p=0.001 and p<0.001 respectively) and faster stool consistency normalization. On the seventh day from therapy start medium mushy stool consistency was observed in the majority of patients in nifuroxazide group (n=31, 86%) and only in small number of patients in probiotic group (n=5, 20%). Patients were feeling better and there was a trend of reporting better therapy efficacy in nifuroxazide group. Subjective assessment of therapy tolerability was also better in nifuroxazide group. Compliance to therapy and recommended dietary regime was similar between groups and there were no significant differences between groups regarding age, gender, elevated body temperature, abdominal pain, cramps, nausea and vomiting. Conclusion: Although probiotics are sometimes used in the treatment of acute diarrheal syndrome, nifuroxazide has better efficacy and greater patients’ satisfaction. Nifuroxazide can be recommended as the first choice empirical treatment in adult patients with the acute diarrheal syndrome.
PERBAIKAN KARAKTER AGRONOMI TANAMAN SELEDRI (APIUM GRAVEOLENS L.) MELALUI APLIKASI POC PADA BUDIDAYA TANPA TANAH
Authors: Triana Fina , Kastam Kastam , Pribadi Teguh
Published: November 2022

Pupuk organik cair (POC) merupakan larutan hasil pembusukan bahan-bahan organik yang berasal dari sisa tanaman, kotoran hewan, dan kotoran manusia. POC diaplikasikan pada tanaman sebagai sumber unsur hara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi aplikasi POC yang berasal dari limbah organik untuk meningkatkan karakter agronomi Seledri. Empat volume aplikasi POC yang berbeda digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Volume aplikasi tersebut adalah 0 ml (kontrol), 10 ml, 20 ml, dan 30 ml. Karakteristik agronomi Seledri diukur setelah 7 hari setelah aplikasi (hsa), 14 hsa, dan 21 hsa. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan POC memberikan respons positif jumlah batang dan jumlah daun seledri yang dibudidayakan pada media tanpa tanah pada awal dan akhir pengamatan. Namun demikian, peningkatan volume aplikasi POC tidak selalu berkorelasi positif dengan perbaikan karakter agronomi Seledri. Aplikasi POC disesuaikan dengan karakter dan fase perkembangan tanaman sehingga perkembangan tanaman menjadi optimal.
PENGARUH VARIASI KOSENTRASI AIR LIMBAH TAHU TERHADAP PENURUNAN BOD, COD, TSS MENGGUNAKAN TANAMAN ENCENG GODOK
Authors: Santosa Imam , Ginting Daria Br , Sujito Enro
Published: November 2022

Air limbah tahu mengandung padatan tersuspensi yang akan mengalami perubahan fisik, kimia,dan biologi sehingga menghasilkan zat beracun serta menjadi media pertumbuhan bakteri. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh data kemampuan enceng gondok untuk menurunkan kadar BOD, COD dan TSS air limbah tahu tempe dengan variasi konsentrasi air limbah. Metode penelitian bersifat eksperimen semu, menggunakan pre-test dan post-test untuk objek dan kontrolnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukan; 1)kualitas air limbah kosentrasi 100% parameter BOD,COD,TSS adalah 1800 mg/l, 2912 mg/l, 4050 mg/l, Kosentrasi 75% parameter BOD, COD, TSS adalah 864 mg/l, 1369 mg/l, 1985 mg/l, Konsentrasi 50% parameter BOD, COD, TSSadalah 540 mg/l, 917 mg/l, 810 mg/l, 2) Pengaruh variasi kosentrasi air limbah tahu tempe Konsentrasi 100%, Konsentrasi 75% dan Konsentrasi 50% terhadap BOD, COD dan TSS menggunakan uji Anova berpengaruh signifikan hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai signifikasi semuanya memiliki nilai ≤0,05 dan rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah dilaksanakan rancang bangun IPAL tahu sebagai aplikasi dengan metoda Fitoremidiasi.
FORMULASI BAHAN AKTIF ANTIMIKROBA ALAMI DARI LARUTAN ECO-ENZYME LIMBAH KULIT BUAH DALAM PEMBUATAN MULTIPURPOSE SANITIZER
Authors: Imelda Donna , Lubena Lubena , Satriawan Bima Dwi , Brilianti Astrini
Published: November 2022

Meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya higiene pribadi di era normal baru pasca pandemi Covid-19 berdampak pada meningkatnya kebutuhan masyarakat akan produk pembersih antimikrobial. Produk pembersih antimikrobial yang beredar di pasaran sebagian besar masih menggunakan bahan kimia seperti etanol, benzalkonium klorida, dan triklosan. Di sisi lain, larutan eco-enzyme merupakan bahan alami antimikrobial yang sangat mudah diproduksi oleh masyarakat dengan memanfaatkan limbah domestik seperti limbah kulit buah melalui proses fermentasi. Keberadaan larutan eco-enzyme ini dapat digunakan sebagai bahan baku produk pembersih antimikrobial sebagai pengganti produk pembersih komersial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kombinasi terbaik jenis limbah kulit buah dan formulasi terbaik untuk menghasilkan produk pembersih antimikrobial. Penelitian ini menggunakan kombinasi limbah kulit buah tropis yaitu Pepaya (Carica papaya), Nanas (Ananas comosus), Jeruk (Citrus sinensis) dan Mangga (Mangifera indica). Efektifitas antimikroba bahan aktif eco-enzyme pada kombinasi limbah kulit buah dan formulasi yang berbeda. diuji terhadap Staphylococcus aureus, Eschericia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dan fungi Candida albicans menggunakan metode Antimicrobial Effectiveness Test (AET) yang telah dikembangkan oleh ATCC (American Type Culture Collection). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi terbaik adalah larutan eco-enzyme yang berasal dari paduanlimbah kulit buah Pepaya dan Nanas serta Nanas dan Jeruk dengan konsentrasi larutan eco-enzyme dalam larutan pembersih sebesar 12.5%
FAKTOR-FAKTOR DETERMINAN YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP PENCEMARAN DI DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI KAHAYAN KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Yanti Elyta Vivi
Published: November 2022

Daerah aliran Sungai Kahayan merupakan kawasan saat ini berkembang, kondisi aliran Sungai Kahayan, sebagaian besar penduduknya bermukim dan berusaha dibantaran sungai serta langsung membuang limbah ke dalam sungai. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa besar buangan limbah organik masyarakat didaerah aliran Sungai Kahayan.Akibat banyaknya pemukiman disepanjang Sungai Kahayan dan untuk mengetahui kondisi kualitas air Sungai Kahayan serta hubungannya terhadap oksigen terlarut serta parameter lain seperti BOD, Suhu, pH, Kekeruhan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan survai. Hasil penelitian yaitu unsur kimia yang paling dominan adalah DO, nilai DO di Sungai Kahayan berkisar antara 2-5 mg/l ini berarti nilai DO daerah aliran Sungai Kahayan memenuhi standar baku mutu kualitas air menurut PP No.32 Tahun 2017, untuk nilai pH yaitu kisaran antara 6-7, kondisi kualitas air di daerah aliran Sungai Kahayan telah mengalami pencemaran sehingga tidak layak diperuntukkan bagi masyarakat sekitar sebagai sarana air bersih.
PENERAPAN KONSEP GREEN ECONOMY : DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN, PARIWISATA DAN REKREASI SEBAGAI UPAYA MEWUJUDKAN PEMBANGUNAN BERWAWASAN LINGKUNGAN (STUDI PADA KOTA PALANGKA RAYA)
Authors: Anden Trecy E
Published: November 2022

Penerapan Konsep Green Economy dalam Pengembangan Pendidikan, Pariwisata dan Rekreasi Pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya dalam mewujudkan Pembangunan Berwawasan Lingkungan (Studi pada Kota Palangka Raya). Green economy merupakan sebuah konsep baru yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aspek ekonomi melalui kegiatan pembangunan yang tidak mengesampingkan kelestarian lingkungan. Kota Palangka Raya yang terkenal memiliki tiga wajah yaitu wajah kota, wajah desa dan wajah hutan, serta mempunyai berbagai objek wisata yang sebagian besar merupakan objek wisata alam yang masih lestari yang masih belum dieksplor sehingga wisatawan belum mengetahui. Saat ini Pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya melalui Dinas Parawisata gencar mempromosikan tempat-tempat wisata, kebudayaan daerah dan mengembangkan budaya tradisional yang sangat eksotis melalui sanggarsanggar kesenian yang ada di kota Palangka Raya. Keindahan alam kota Palangka Raya yang mempunyai tiga wajah yaitu wajah kota, wajah desa dan wajah hutan dengan mengusung keindahan alam sungai dan danau yang masih lestari disetiap kelurahan yang berada disepanjang sungai kahayan. Keindahan alam pedesaaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis penerapan konsep green economy dalam pengembangan wisata alam dan kesenian tradisional yang belum banyak diketahui oleh orang-orang luar baik wisatawan manca Negara maupun wisatawan nusantara. Metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya harus segera mengadakan penanganan mengenai menjaga kelestarian lingkungan, permasalahan sampah dan melestarikan kesenian tradisional serta menyelematkan alam Kalimantan Tengah khususnya Kota Palangka Raya.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TENTANG PEMBELAJARAN TATAP MUKA PASCA PANDEMI COVID-19 (STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENJASKESREK UNIVERSITAS PGRI PALANGKA RAYA TAHUN 2022)
Authors: Juwita Dewi Ratna , Susilowati Eny , Tutisisilia Ira
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Persepsi Mahasiswa Tentang Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Pasca Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Penjaskesrek Universitas PGRI Palangka Raya Tahun 2022). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode hybrid atau lebih dikenal mixed methode yaitu suatu langkah penelitian yang merupakan gabungan antara metode kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Dianalisa menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan rumus persentase, Data kualitatif hasil wawancara dikumpulkan kemudian dianalisis. Hasil penelitian diketahui sebanyak 36 orang yaitu 80% mahasiswa menyatakan setuju jika perkuliahan dilaksanakan secara tatap muka/luring. Selanjutnya sebanyak 6 orang yaitu 13,3% mahasiswa menyatakan tidak setuju dan terdapat 3 orang yaitu 6,7% menyatakan ragu-ragu. Pertama Menyatakan setuju (80%) dengan alasan perkuliahan lebih efektif dan maksimal, perkuliahan dengan pembelajaran Praktek lebih gampang dan efektif, lebih banyak ilmu yang didapat, membuat Lebih focus dan mengurangi resiko stress, ingin segera bersosialisasi bertemu mahasiswa lainnya, merindukan Kampus, dan melakukan diskusi Bersama, tetap menggunakan protocol Kesehatan dan lebihhemat internet dengan tidak harus selalu terhubung internet dan menyiapkan kouta internet. Kedua, menyatakan tidak setuju (13.3%) dengan alasan Kuliah sambal bekerja, hemat biaya kontrakan/kos, dan hemat transportasi. Selain alasan ekonomis ketakutan terhadap ketidaktaatan terhadap protokol kesehatan di kampus, Kerumunan mahasiswa di kampus, dan ketakutan banyak Mahasiswa belum vaksin, dan ketakutan masih ada kasus terinfeksi covid-19. Ketiga, mahasiswa menyatakan Ragu-ragu (6,7%) dilakukannya pembelajaran tatap muka pasca pandemic covid-19 dengan alasan bahwa mahasiswa pernah terjangkit pandemic covid-19 dan traumatic Pengalaman buruk pernah tertular covid, mahasiswa sudah kurang lebih 2 tahun telah Terbiasa dengan belajar dari rumah dan Ketakutan Banyak mahasiswa tidak mentaati prokes, serta Masih terdapat kasus covid-19 di sekitarnya.
IMPLEMENTASI TRAUMA HEALING DAN PENDIDIKAN LINGKUNGAN PADA ANAK-ANAK PASCA BENCANA BANJIR DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Hia Liberti Natalia , Fitriana Evi
Published: November 2022

Kejadian bencana terus meningkat di Indonesia. Sebagian besar dari kejadian bencana tersebut merupakan bencana lingkungan hidup seperti angin putting beliung, banjir dan tanah longsor. Banjir besar-besaran terjadi di beberapa kabupaten di Kalimantan Tengah pada bulan November 2021. Berdasarkan data dari BPBD Kota Palangka Raya, tercatat 31.013 warga yang terdiri atas 8.876 keluarga menjadi korban banjir. Selain dampak fisik, dampak psikologis pasca bencana banjir perlu menjadi perhatian. Dampak psikologis yang terjadi yaitu berupa kecemasan, stres dan trauma pada para korban. Trauma pada korban bencana alam tidak dapat dibiarkan berlarut-larut agar korban bencana dapat terus melanjutkan kehidupannya secara normal, maka diperlukan terapi trauma/ pemulihan trauma (trauma healing). Khusus untuk anak-anak usia sekolah, maka sebaiknya dilakukan dengan pendekatan pedagogis. Pendekatan pedagogis yang digunakan mengacu pada pola perkembangan dan pendidikan yang telah ditempuh atau sedang dialami oleh korban pengungsian khususnya anak-anak, sehingga proses trauma healing dapat berjalan dan berpengaruh sebagaimana yang diharapkan. Selain pemulihan trauma pasca bencana juga perlu adanyapendidikan lingkungan yang memiliki peran strategis dalam mencegah dan mengurangi resiko bencana lingkungan hidup. Pendidikan lingkungan harus dapat memfasilitasi berbagai proses belajar pada ranah kognitif dan kesadaran, sikap dan perilaku, dan tindakan kolektif untuk melembagakan perilaku ramah lingkungan dan sensitif bencana.
AKTIVITAS SEPATU RODA SEBAGAI OLAHRAGA REKREASI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Syarif Akhmad
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui motif, motivasi, dan manfaat bagi masyarakat bermain sepatu roda sebagai olahraga rekreasi. Penelitian dilakukan di kota Palangka Raya, Kalimantan Tengah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa aktivitas bermain sepatu roda sebagai olahraga rekreasi masyarakat disimpulkan sebagai berikut: Motifnya yaitu, ingin melepas kepenatan, ingin menguji kemampuan dan keseimbangan menggunakan sepatu roda, mencoba sesuatu yang baru, ingin dapat berinteraksi dengan para pemain lainnya, dan sebagai hobi. Motivasinya yaitu, untuk memperoleh kepuasan, ingin mencapai menguji keseimbangan dan ingin mendapatkan pengalaman baru. Manfaat aktivitas sepatu roda yaitu, melatih fisik atau olah raga, rekreasi memperoleh kesenangan, merevitalisasi pikiran atau menyegarkan, dan relaksasi fisik, pembentukan karakter, mendapatkan teman baru, aktualisasi diri, sebagai sarana bersosialisasi, dan melatih motorik kasar pada anak usia prasekolah.