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DENTISTRY IN THE POST COVID-19 WORLD
Authors: Qiam ud Din
Published: July 2023

With the advent and widespread use of vaccines against the COVID-19 virus, the world finally seems ready to begin its journey into the post COVID era. Like the rest of the world, dentistry had also grind to a halt. Aerosols, a routine byproduct of our work had now morphed into a carrier of a potentially fatal disease, for both patients and dentists alike. All the focus during this pandemic was on limiting aerosol generation and its expulsion from the dental offices so that they can stay open to provide services to the community and also sustain the families and households attached to these practices.Like the previous pandemics, which served as stepping stones towards better infection control practices, the COVID-19 pandemic actually served as a validation of the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 105 guidelines in helping to protect dentists from this disease. One large scale survey conducted by the American Dental Association on 2400 dentists found that less than 1% were afflicted by the virus. Those afflicted had actually contracted the disease from family members, and not their practices. This shows that while following the minimum standards was protective, there is a need of moving towards the best practice standards to maintain and increase the quality of dental care.This pandemic has also served as catalyst for the growth of teledentistry, online conferences and webinars. There is now renewed focus on how to limit our dependence on handpieces and bringing back hand instruments for caries and calculus removal. Replacement of restorations is now old news, and more attention is being paid to its repair. All this is being done to reduce aerosol production and exposure as it will take up to a year or more to ensure worldwide vaccination. Hence the threat of a virus mutation and a potential fourth wave are risks still at large. Therefore, some of these changes are temporary and some might become permanent. All these lessons must be kept in mind and regularly refreshed as we learn to practice dentistry in this new world.
COMPARISON OF ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION ALONE VERSUS PROPANALOL PLUS ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION FOR CONTROL OF REBLEEDING OESOPHAGEAL VARICES IN PATIENTS WITH PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Authors: Shahzad Latif  , Hafiza Qaria Bushra Saleem  , Noureen Akhtar  , Rehan Shafique  , Anum Pari  , Muhammad Naseeb  , Tariq Waseem  , Iram Manzoor
Published: July 2023

Objective:
To compare oesophageal varices band ligation alone versus the combination of beta blocker (Propranolol) plus band ligation.
Materials and Methods:
A randomized control trial was carried out in 150 patients who presented with upper GI bleeding as a complication of cirrhosis of liver. After hemodynamic stabilization in the hospital with pharmacological options and/or band ligation procedures through endoscopy, the patients were randomly distributed in two separate groups at discharge from hospital. Group A had endoscopic band ligation every 4 weeks till obliteration of varices and group B were assigned in a group with both beta blocker and band ligation every 4 weeks. Patients were followed monthly for re-bleeding and other complications for six months.
Results:
Ascites was observed in 103 (68.66%) patients and 11.3% had hepatic encephalopathy. High grade oesophageal varices was observed in 111 (74%),26 (17.3%) patients had moderate grade varices, while 13 (8.6%) also had fundal varices. Band ligation was done in all the patients. Patients were randomly distributed in Group A and group B having included 76 and 74 patients respectively through the random table. Seven (4.6 %) patients were lost to follow up. Re-bleeding occurred in 19 (12.66%) after 6 months. A total of 35 (23.3 %) died after 6 months but only one death was attributed to re-bleeding. Re-bleeding occurred in 19 (25%) patients in Group A and none in Group B (p = 0.00). Eleven (14.5%) patients in Group A and 8 patients in group B (10.8%) expired due to complications other than          re-bleeding. A significant difference was observed in rebleeding pattern of two groups where more re-bleeding was noted in group A as compared to group B (p =0.02).
Conclusion:
Endoscopic band ligation plus pharmacological treatment (Propranolol) significantly reduces re-bleeding in patients with oesophageal variceal bleed as compared to band ligation alone.
ASSESSMENT OF DENTAL TREATMENT RELATED ANXIETY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH THE SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
Authors: Hira Butt  , Zainab Waheed  , Hira Sheikh  , Dur E Shumyle  , Amna Nauman Khan  , Nauman Rauf Khan
Published: July 2023

Objective:

To assess the association of gender, level of education and marital status on the dental anxiety levels of patients.

Materials and Methods:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 400 patients visiting the dental OPD of Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore from June 2019 to June 2020. A questionnaire regarding level of dental anxiety was given to the patients. Data were collected using a pre-validated scale with a Cronbach alpha value of 0.89; Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). Chi square test was applied to see the association of socio-demographic factors on dental anxiety. P value ≤0.05 was taken as significant.

Results:

Our data showed that the association between gender and level of dental anxiety was statistically significant (p-value 0.04). It was found to be no significant association of age, education level and marital status with level of anxiety (p=0.934, p=0.484, p=0.422) respectively.

Conclusion:

Majority of males and females experienced moderate to low anxiety. It was seen that the greatest percentage of patients with moderate/low anxiety as well as high anxiety had tertiary education. A similar trend was seen in unmarried patients The age group 18 to 29 years was the group that reported experiencing highest percentage of low/moderate anxiety as well as high anxiety.
FREQUENCY OF SELF MEDICATION AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASES AT KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL PESHAWAR, KPK, PAKISTAN
Authors: Jehan Hussan  , Khan Hayat Muhammad , Azrung Fayaz  , Imran Ullah  , Saifoor Ahmed Khan  , Saeed Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Objective:
To determine the frequency of self medications among patients of infectious diseases at Khyber teaching hospital Peshawar and to determine the type of medicines most commonly used for self medications in infectious diseases.
Materials and Methods:
It was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study and was conducted from 1st Dec 2018 to 31st July 2019. A consecutive non probability sampling of 310 people was taken from both the inpatient and outpatient departments of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar.
Results:
Of the 310 subjects included in the research 161 were female while 149 male. The prevalence of self-medication was found to be 65.79%. Commonly used medicines were antibiotics (28.49%), antipyretics (24.58%) and analgesics (10.06%). The most common (46.04%) reason for self-medicating was previous use of that drug while the choice of drug was most commonly (39.11%) based on a previous doctor prescription.
Conclusion:
Prevalence of self-medication was 65.79%. and was high in the educated population despite majority being aware of its harmful effects., in addition every stake holder in the health set up needs to play its part in curbing this practice.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DENTISTS TOWARDS COVID-19 IN TWIN CITIES OF PAKISTAN: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Maleeha Majid  , Anum Zulfiqar  , Chaudhary Muhammad Aamir Ghafoor , Sana Sultan  , Ghina Rizwan  , Zarnab Rizwan
Published: July 2023

Objective:

To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of dentists against Covid-19 in the dental hospitals.

Materials and Methods:

This study was conducted was from 1st July 2020 to 30 December 2020. An online questionnaire using Google Forms was designed to collect the data through WhatsApp groups of general and specialized dentists of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The inclusion criteria were dentists practicing in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Exclusion criteria included dentists practicing outside the vicinity of twin cities. Questionnaires were kept anonymous to maintain confidentiality of all information collected in the study.

Results:

A total of 250 dentists participated in this study out of whom 116 (46.4%) were male and the remaining 134 (53.6%) were Female. Majority of the participants i.e., 149 (59.6%) stated that their self-assessed COVID-19 knowledge score was 4 out of 5. 66(26.4%) participants believed their knowledge was 3 out of 5 while 35 (14%) believed their own self assessed knowledge was 5 out of 5. Most dentists 162 (64.8%) reported that only emergency patients are being treated, followed by 74 (29.6%) who reported that patient treatment frequency has been partially reduced at their workplace.

Conclusion:

Majority of the dentists have basic knowledge, and they showed a positive attitude regarding the global pandemic.
BUCCAL BONE THICKNESS IN RETROMOLAR AREA IN RELATION TO BONE GRAFTING PRIOR TO DENTAL IMPLANTS. A CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY STUDY
Authors: Ali Farooq  , Armaghan Israr Mirza  , Rabia Naseer  , Rafay Mannan Mian  , Tahmasub Faraz Tayyab  , Saira Khalid
Published: July 2023

Objective:
To investigate the buccal bone thickness lateral to Inferior alveolar nerve at mandibular retromolar area using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.
Materials and Methods:
CBCT records of patients attending department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, University College of Dentistry, University College of Lahore from January 2018 till April 2020 were included in the present study. CBCT software was used to generate slices of 10mm in width starting from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) on the distal side of the lower second molar in the panoramic view. The sagittal cross section at this point was used to measure the shortest distance from inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) to the outer cortical plate of mandible on both sides of mandible. t- test was used compare the mean bone thickness.
Results:
There was no significant difference in mean bone thickness between the right and left side of mandible in both the genders (P>0.05). However, mean bone thickness varied significantly on right (P=0.012) and left side (P=0.019) of mandible between males and females.
Conclusion:
Retromolar area is a convenient source of autogenous bone as there is adequate thickness of bone in males and female however, care should be taken in females when retromolar area is chosen as a donor site. The role of CBCT in preoperative planning is crucial in determining the exact dimensions of the buccal bone thickness.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ABOUT ORAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE AMONG WOMEN IN SHELTER HOME: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Qurat-Ul-Ain  , Fatima Zulfiqar  , Syed Hassan Zulfiqar  , Naveed Pervez
Published: July 2023

Objective:

To assess the knowledge about oral hygiene and practice of oral health maintenance among women of shelter home.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered structured questionnaire(5) written in English and validated through a pilot study. Data collection was done from women of shelter home in five visits and total duration of study was 6 months (January-June 2021). All the participants were explained the nature and purpose of the study. Total number of 92 Women responded. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.

Results:

Majority of the participants had knowledge about oral health(99%) knowledge regarding consequences of poor oral hygiene was (90%) and its effect on general health (93%) .knowledge related to inter dental aids was (6.5%). The second section showed oral health behavior and the attitudes of the participants: majority responded to practicing cleaning their teeth (99%), in which only 58% clean once daily and 54% uses tooth paste/brush. About 87% of the respondents had bleeding gums. Similarly 84% had halitosis and experienced symptoms of gingivitis Only 11% of the participants used mouth washes, visiting a dentist when having a problem was 81%. The third section was related to habits / addiction : majority were addicted to tea/coffee 86%, while frequency of intake 2-5 cup daily.

Conclusion:

Women of shelter home have satisfactory knowledge about oral health but putting it into practice is not optimistic. There is need to improve their oral health through organized efforts and establishing a good oral health care system within the shelter home.
FREQUENCY OF SPONTANEOUS STONE EXPULSION OF SMALL LOWER URETERIC STONES IN PATIENTS WITH RAISED SERUM CRP(C-REACTIVE PROTEIN)
Authors: Noor Shad Khan  , Muhammad Izhar  , Tausif Ahmad  , Anwar Hayat  , Tariq Saleem Khan  , Tauheed Farid  , Shehzad ur Rehman
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of spontaneous stone expulsion of small lower ureteric stones in patients with raised serum CRP. Materials and Methods: Total of 195 patients with lower ureteric stone size 4mm to 9mm and with raised CRP were analyzed. All patients were subjected to history taking and examination for suspected ureteric stone. Urine R/E, blood investigation, was carried out followed by x-ray KUB and ultrasound of the pelvis and abdomen. CRP was measured only on initial presentation.Results: In our study Spontaneous stone expulsion was recorded in 54.87 % patients while the remaining 45.12% failed to spontaneous stone expulsion. We grouped spontaneous stone expulsion on the basis of age and found 26.56% out of 43.07% of patients were fall in spontaneous stone expulsion criteria in the group of 46-60 Years. Stratification of spontaneous stone expulsion with CRP level was done and that was noted that 54.87% has raised CRP value.Conclusion: The intended concluded that this conservative management with medical expulsive therapy is a successful strategy for managing small ureteric stones in distal ureter and it could be best seen with plasma CRP. Those Patients having raised CRP level have comparatively low stone expulsion rate and therefore should immediately be considered for minimally invasive procedure such as ureteroscopy.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS RADIATION PROTECTION AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS, HOUSE OFFICERS AND POSTGRADUATE RESIDENTS OF ISLAMABAD DENTAL HOSPITAL
Authors: Muhammad Jamal  , Harmain Raja  , Zahid Qayyum  , Sadaf Ranjha  , Shehroze Ali  , Maham Ishtiaq Raja
Published: July 2023

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards radiation protection among dental students, house officers and postgraduate of Islamabad dental Hospital.Materials and methods: This questionnaire based Cross-sectional study was conducted in Islamabad dental hospital on 3rd year, final year BDS students, House officers, and Post Graduates residents. A pretested questionnaire was selected after making necessary corrections. Approval from Institution review Board (IRB) was taken for this study. Study questionnaires were distributed among the participants. The questionnaire included 13 questions. The questionnaire was divided into two sections A & B. The section A included demographic details, all questions in section B were closed ended. It included knowledge base (question 1 to 5) and attitude and practice based questions (6 to 13). Participants were assured about the confidentiality of their names. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 22. Results: About 173 questionnaires were distributed among the participant and all questionnaires were returned and analyzed. Among 173 participants, 129 (74.5%) were females and 44 (25.5%) were males. 53 out of173 were third year students (30.6%), 50 were final year students (28.9%), 43 were house officers (24.8%) and 27 were post graduates (15.6%)Conclusion: Majority of dental students, house officers and postgraduate residents have good knowledge and attitude towards radiation protection but need to increase its awareness by arranging lectures, seminars and workshops.
ROAD SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF INJURIES
Authors: Basheer Rehman
Published: July 2023

Maxillofacial injury is a serious clinical problem resulting in serious dysfunctions including damage to the central nervous system. The esthetic and psychological aspects of injuries to the maxillofacial region are of great importance, as minor changes in the patient’s facial appearance after trauma may cause severe psychological disruption. The public health importance for countries to assess and evaluate their data on the magnitude, impact and characteristics of RTA cannot be overstated. Maxillofacial trauma resulting from RTA has been rising steadily over the past decade and is expected to increase by two and a half times in the next two decades. Young motorcyclists are losing their lives or suffering lifelong disabilities. An estimated 53.71% of maxillofacial surgical resources are being utilized in the management of these injuries. The recent seminar on Road Safety by Road Safety Council of Pakistan in collaboration with Research & Development Cell Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar and Capital Traffic Police Peshawar is a key step towards understanding the gravity of compromised road safety. Road traffic accidents are predictable and preventable and the basic knowledge regarding road safety measures and its implementation is necessary.In our country, large scale research is needed to further uncover factors that distinguish road traffic crashes and their characteristics from the rest of the world. Information gathered can be used to develop novel interventions. Regulating informal public transportation systems and enforcing safety legislation like seat belts and restriction of mobile phone use while driving, could go a long way in reducing the burden of RTAs. It is imperative that government makes this issue a top priority alongside other pressing public health problems in order to prevent deaths and dissibilities.
PREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS IN INJECTION DRUG USERS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, AND FACTORS AFFECTING ITS OCCURRENCE
Authors: Amjad Ali  , Hayat Muhammad Khan  , Sher Ali Khan  , Sajjad Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Objective: Our main objective was to find out the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus and Human immunodeficiency virus and its co presence in injection drug users. We have to show the difference of occurrence of these viruses in injection drug users who had sexual relation with female sex workers or male sex with male, and those who had not; those who share the syringe and those who do not. Condition related epidemiology to be sought out.

Materials & Methods: This cross sectional analytical study with sub groups of cases and controls on the basis of presence or absence of different variables in injection drug users, was carried out in the rehabilitation center of Dost Welfare Foundation situated in the district Peshawar. Total study duration was 6months. Convenience sampling was done and patients age greater than 15 years, male sex and abusing injection drugs for at least one year were selected. Patients age less than 15 years, not consenting or not completing the interview were excluded. Individuals numbered 57 were selected and interviewed for the questions in the Pro forma (questionnaire). The lab results were obtained from the laboratory and register of Dost welfare Foundation. Results were prepared by manually analyzing data and presented through MS Word.

Results: The results showed that the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus among injection drug users was 26.3% (95%CI=14.8% to 37.7%) and that of Human immunodeficiency virus was 15.8% (95%CI=6.3% to 25.2%), while 5.3% of the injection drug users were co-infected with Human immunodeficiency virus and Hepatitis C virus . Among the injection drug users 52.6% shared the syringes or other drug equipment and among them 30% (odds ratio=1.5) had Hepatitis C virus, 13.3% (odds ratio=0.67) had Human immunodeficiency virus and 3.3% had both Hepatitis C virus and Human immunodeficiency virus . Similar number of injection drug users had unlawful sex with FSW/MSM i.e. 52.6% and among them 23.3% (odds ratio=0.72) had Hepatitis C virus and 23.3% (odds ratio=3.8) had Human immunodeficiency virus. Injection drug users that had unlawful sex as well as sharing the syringe and other drug equipment were 31.6% and among them 38.9% had Hepatitis C virus and 11.1% had Human immunodeficiency virus.

Conclusion: The Hepatitis C virus prevalence among injection drug users in our study population is not as common as in other parts of this country. Human immunodeficiency virus seems to be more prevalent in injection drug users in our study area as compared to other parts of this country. Sharing syringes or other drug equipment is an important risk factor for Hepatitis C virus and unlawful sex for Human immunodeficiency virus.
USE OF INDEX OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT NEEDIN DETERMINING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT NEEDS OF PESHAWAR ADOLESCENT
Authors: Sajid Ali  , Ghulam Rasool  , Seema Abid  , Ahsan Mahmood Shah  , Faizan ul Hassan  , Hassan Ali Raza
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the use of an index of orthodontics treatment need (IOTN) in orthodontic treatment needs of Peshawar adolescent.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional included 200 young people by consecutive sampling technique from August 2018 to February 2019. The examinations were done on the study models and all-encompassing radiographs taken from every subject. The Dental Health Component (DHC) and Aesthetic Component (AC) segments of the IOTN were applied as an evaluation measure of the requirement for orthodontic treatment. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20.0. The Pearson correlation test was run to examine the relation between the DHC and the AC of the IOTN.

Results: out of total n=200, the females were n=130(65%), and males were n=70(35%). The mean age was 22.7±5.95 years. The most frequent group of IOTN health component was ‘no need’ n=92(46%) followed by ‘need’ was n=63(31.5%) and least was ‘borderline need’ was n=45(22.5%). The most frequent group of IOTN esthetics component was ‘no need’ n=90(45%) followed by ‘need’ was n=62(31%) while least was ‘borderline need’ was 48(24%). The correlation between the IOTN health and IOTN aesthetic component was very strong and significant (r=0.976, P<0.001).

Conclusion: Based on the IOTN assessment in our population, only one-third of the presenting are in ‘need ‘of treatment, and one fifth is in ‘borderline need.
CAUSES AND PATTERNS OF LOSS IN PERMANENT DENTITION AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING DENTAL UNIT AT DISTRICT NOWSHERA, PAKISTAN
Authors: Syed Sohaib Daud Gilani  , Ozal Saeed  , Yasir Khattak  , Iftikhar Qayum  , Shah Anam  , Marij Hameed
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the major causes and patterns of loss in permanent dentition from district Nowshera, Pakistan.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at pre authorized oral health unit (Khairabad District Nowshera Khyber Pukhtoon khwa Pakistan). Records of patients, who had extraction of teeth at the oral health unit of Rural Health Center Khairabad between January 2018 and June 2019, were recorded on Pre Designed Performa of District Health Information System. Patients who were <16 years old at the time of treatment were excluded from the study. Data on age, gender, presenting complaint, type of tooth, and reason for extraction were documented. Reasons for extraction were classified in seven categories.Statistical analyses were done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp).

Results: A total of 2296 permanent teeth were extracted of which 1097 (47.78%) teeth were extracted due to caries and its sequelae, 660 (28.75%) due to periodontal disease, 230 (10.02%) for failed endodontic treatments, 185 (8.06%) due to pericoronitis, 111 (4.84%) due to trauma and 13 (0.57%) prosthodontic purposes.

Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest caries and periodontal disease are the major causes of tooth mortality in the study population.
EFFICACY OF OCCLUSAL APPLIANCE THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Authors: Amna Amjad  , Abdul Rehman  , Mubashir Sharif  , Sajjad Hussain  , Asmat Ullah
Published: July 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of hard occlusal appliance therapy for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders.

Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Prosthodontics department at Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi.

Results: A total of 94 subjects were included in this study, out of which, 38 were females while 56 were males.

Conclusion: This study advocates the use of occlusal splint therapy for the management of TMDs. It is simple, with fewer side effects, cost effective, noninvasive, and better patient compliance.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE AL-MIFTAH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SANTRI DALAM MEMBACA KITAB KUNING DI PONDOK PESANTREN BABUSSALAM PAGELARAN MALANG
Authors: Achadah Alif , Aini Nurul
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya hasil membaca kitab kuning di Pondok Pesantren Putri Babussalam. Banyak faktor yang peneliti temui dalam proses kegiatan membaca kitab kuning seperti : 1) Menghafal nadzoman tanpa menggunakan model-model pembelajaran kitab kuning yang lainnya, 2) kurang fahamnya santri terhadap kaidah-kaidah ilmu nahwu, 3) sistem pembelajaran yang monoton dan membosankan Adapun rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah : 1) Bagaimanakah implementasi metode al-miftah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan santri dalam membaca kitab kuning di Pondok Pesantren Putri Babussalam?, 2) bagaimanakah kemampuan santri dalam membaca kitab kuning di Pondok Pesantren Putri Babussalam?, 3) Apakah ada kekurangan dan kelebihan dalam pelaksanaan membaca kitab kuning di Pondok Pesantren Putri Babussalam. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan jenis penelitian lapangan. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis domain, analisis taksonomi, analisis komponensial dan analisis tema Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran metode al-miftah di pondok pesantren putri babussalam sudah berjalan efektif dan sesuai dengan ketentuan yang ada di buku panduan metode al-miftah. Pelaksanaan pembelajaran metode al-miftah dilakukan setiap hari sabtu dan senin. Sistem pembelajarannya menggunakan sistem modul. Pembelajaran metode al-miftah dilaksanakan secara berkelompok. Kemampuan santri dalam membaca kitab kuning dikatakan mampu apabila telah memenuhi tiga indicator yaitu kemampuan dalam membaca kitab, memahami isi kitab dan menjelaskan isi kitab. Adapun kekurangan pelaksanaan metode al-miftah ini karna kurangnya tenaga pendidik, dan terbatasnya waktu,sedangkan kelebihan dalam pelaksanaan metodeal-miftah yaitu materi yang disampaikan sangat praktis dan jelas, kandungan kitab berisi poin- poin yang penting saja.
PENINGKATAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PECAHAN SEDERHANA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN REALISTIK PADA SISWA KELAS III MI RIYADLUL ULUM BANGIL
Authors: Septiana Nanda
Published: July 2023

The success of a teaching and learning process in the realm of education in schools is heavily influenced by several determinants. The factors in question are for example teachers, students, curriculum, social environment, and others. From the several findings found by the author in the teaching and learning process in the classroom, especially in fractional material, the learning outcomes of students are not good, where the results are quite low. This happens a lot to grade III MI Riyadlul Ulum Bangil, where there are students who find it difficult to understand how to solve simple fraction assignments. The type of research used in this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR), where the improvement of this research is through a cycle of two cycles. Based on the implementation of classroom action research in class III, MI Riyadlul Ulum Bangil can be concluded that using a realistic approach can increase the level of interest in student learning in the implementation of learning that is more lively and students are more active. From the results of class action in cycle I, there were criteria for increasing success in cycle I, a score of less than 70 or incomplete, there were 6 students (35%) and those who scored above 70 or said to have completed, there were 13 students (65%). However, after taking action in cycle II in cycle II, there were no students who scored below 70 and those who scored 70 were 6 students (25%) and students who scored above 70 were 13 students (75%).
A inserção do conteúdo de Grandezas e Medidas nos Anos Iniciais: um Estado do Conhecimento
Authors: Bohrer Jordana Vahl , Montoito Rafael , Cunha Aline Vieira da
Published: July 2023

Este artigo apresenta um estado do conhecimento sobre as pesquisas brasileiras que abordam o ensino e a aprendizagem de grandezas e medidas nos anos iniciais. As publicações selecionadas para análise estão entre 2016 e 2020. O objetivo principal deste texto é, a partir delas, mostrar a elaboração de uma síntese das estratégias de ensino utilizadas no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de grandezas e medidas nos anos iniciais. Como resultado, apresenta-se um quadro para comunicar a síntese construída, de forma a propiciar uma visão clara de como estes trabalhos foram planejados e executados, seja no contexto de formação continuada ou em grupos colaborativos, de forma a contextualizar as discussões sobre esta temática, tanto para professores que atuam nos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental quanto para alunos desse ciclo.
ANALISIS PERENCANAAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DESA
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad , Romandhon Romandhon , Kaukab M Elfan
Published: July 2023

Abstraksi.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian perencanaan pengelolaan dana desa di Desa Slukatan Kecamatan Mojotengah Kabupaten Wonosobo dengan perencanaan pengelolaan keuangan desa menurut Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 113 Tahun 2014 Tentang Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan data primer dan juga sekunder yang dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menganalisis data dengan langkah mengumpulkan, mereduksi dan menyajikan data hingga cukup untuk ditarik kesimpulan. Keabsahan data penelitian ini diuji menggunakan metode trianggulasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah analisis kesesuaian perencanaan pengelolaan keuangan desa menurut Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 113 Tahun 2014 Tentang Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa. Hasil Analisis kesesuaian perencanaan pengelolaan keuangan desa di Desa Slukatan belum sepenuhnya sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 113 Tahun 2014 Tentang Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa.

 

Abstract.

This study aims to determine the suitability of village fund management planning in Slukatan Village, Mojotengah District, Wonosobo Regency with village financial management planning according to the Minister of Domestic Affairs Regulation Number 113 of 2014 concerning Village Financial Management. This research is descriptive qualitative research using primary and secondary data collected by observation, interview, and documentation techniques. In this study, the authors analyzed the data by collecting, reducing, and presenting data until it was sufficient to draw conclusions. The validity of the research data was tested using the triangulation method. The result of this research is an analysis of the suitability of village financial management planning according to the Minister of Domestic Affairs Regulation Number 113 of 2014 concerning Village Financial Management. The results of the analysis of the suitability of village financial management planning in Slukatan Village are not yet fully in accordance with the Minister of Domestic Affairs Regulation Number 113 of 2014 concerning Village Financial Management.
Examining the Impact of Market Education on Consumer Culture: From Impulse to Community Service and Informed Choices
Authors: Purnama A. Wahyu
Published: July 2023

Market education serves as a critical agent in transforming consumer culture from one driven by impulse to one driven by informed choices. By arming consumers with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and awareness of marketing tactics, market education empowers individuals to make responsible decisions that align with their values and financial capacities. Furthermore, it fosters a shift towards more ethical and sustainable business practices, ultimately contributing to a more conscious and socially responsible consumer culture and community service.
Hilbert mathematics versus Gödel mathematics. IV. The new approach of Hilbert mathematics easily resolving the most difficult problems of Gödel mathematics
Authors: Penchev Vasil
Published: July 2023

The paper continues the consideration of Hilbert mathematics to mathematics itself as an additional “dimension” allowing for the most difficult and fundamental problems to be attacked in a new general and universal way shareable between all of them. That dimension consists in the parameter of the “distance between finiteness and infinity”, particularly able to interpret standard mathematics as a particular case, the basis of which are arithmetic, set theory and propositional logic: that is as a special “flat” case of Hilbert mathematics. The following four essential problems are considered for the idea to be elucidated: Fermat’s last theorem proved by Andrew Wiles; Poincaré’s conjecture proved by Grigori Perelman and the only resolved from the seven Millennium problems offered by CMI; the four-color theorem proved “machine-likely” by enumerating all cases and the crucial software assistance; the Yang-Mills existence and mass gap problem also suggested by CMI and yet unresolved
Stories and Storytelling in Extension Work
Authors: Peters Scott , Franz Nancy
Published: July 2023

Deep budget cuts, increased accountability, and the growth of anti-government and anti-intellectual sentiments place Extension systems in a defensive position. In response, we're engaging in organizational change exercises, restructuring, regionalizing, rewriting mission statements, and developing strategic plans. We're spending considerable time counting and measuring our efforts to defend the public impacts and value of our work. In this article we argue that we also need to become better storytellers by learning how to craft and strategically communicate stories that capture important truths about the public value, meaning, and significance of our work.
From Translation to Cultural Responsiveness: A Garden Program's Evolution in Understanding Educators' Perceptions of Spanish-Language Resources
Authors: Aubrecht Amy , Sheavly Marcia
Published: July 2023

Addressing needs of the increasing Latino population in the United States necessitates adequate support and resources for Extension educators. Even if a program has identified the need for resources and programming, how does it determine the specifics of that need and better understand the perceptions of educators engaged in programming? What is the starting point? Cornell Garden-Based Learning delved into an initial exploration of these questions using a dual approach: assessing perceived needs of educators using an online survey and personal interviews. Here we offer our findings, a snapshot of the varied and complex perceptions held by NYS educators.
Development of a Team-Based On-Farm Learning Program While Challenging Soybean Growers to Increase Yield
Authors: Davis Vince , Kull Linda , Nelson James
Published: July 2023

Illinois soybean growers have not been satisfied with recent lagging yield trends. A yield "challenge" was created to blend the motivation and creativity of a yield contest with the learning power of teamwork and on-farm demonstration. In the initial year (2010), 123 on-farm side-by-side demonstration plots were located throughout the state; 81% of those locations showed increased soybean yields through additional management, and 55% of the experimental challenge plots were profitable. Participant surveys indicated that 92% learned a new production practice and that 69% would adopt experimental practices on more production acres the following year.
Iowa Consumer Motivations and Preferences for Agritourism Activities
Authors: Norby Melissa , Retallick Michael
Published: July 2023

The study reported here sought to ascertain the agritourism attraction preferences of Iowa consumers based on population category. Respondents were asked questions regarding their motivation and preferences related to participation in agritourism activities. The results revealed that individuals enjoy participating in agritourism activities to spend time with family and friends while supporting local farmers. They placed considerable importance on the availability of fresh produce, on-site restrooms, and a convenient location. The information regarding consumer motivation and preferences may be used by Extension educators, state organizations, and the agritourism owner/operator to create a consumer profile and target market prospective audiences.
Responding to Health Care Reform: Mobilizing Extension
Authors: Braun Bonnie
Published: July 2023

The 2010 Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity for Extension. Research shows that most Americans do not understand the law's provisions and are not comfortable making health insurance purchase decisions. By January 2014, nearly 30 million Americans will be making enrollment decisions; an estimated 180 million will be reenrolling in health plans. We have a teachable moment to both educate and measure the impact of that education. At issue is the question of the extent to which we in Extension are willing and able to mobilize to address the opportunity.
JOE's Niche in the Extension Scholarship Movement
Authors: Franz Nancy , Stovall Celia
Published: July 2023

Extension's sustainability is tied to relationships with academia. Now more than ever, Extension faculty and staff need to integrate their work into the aims of their university to gain credibility, relevance, and support. This requires Extension workers to more deeply and widely document and share the scholarship of their work with academics and stakeholders. Extension workers should look more often to the Journal of Extension as the premier Extension journal in North America to help address this need. The journal provides a number of factors and services that contribute to developing and sustaining a culture of Extension scholarship.
Planting the Legal Seed: The Benefit of Agricultural Law Education for Extension Professionals
Authors: Conklin Ryan , Olexa Michael
Published: July 2023

Agriculture is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Government oversight, increased litigation, legal and policy issues that demand careful analysis, and a multitude of legal complexities have created a need for Extension professionals to better understand this complicated regulatory environment. To address this need, the University of Florida has implemented two curriculum adjustments in the last decade. Past studies discussing legal education and Extension have been included along with potential recommendations for the Cooperative Extension Service.
Evaluation of a Cooperative Extension Service Curriculum on Empowering Older Adults with Assistive Technology to Grocery Shop, Prepare Food, and Eat
Authors: Hermann Janice , Johnston Jan , Brosi Whitney , Jaco Linda
Published: July 2023

The Empowering Older Adults with Assistive Technology to Shop, Cook and Eat curriculum was designed to provide education about concepts of empowerment and assistive technology for grocery shopping, preparing food, and eating. The curriculum included examples and hands-on demonstrations of assistive technology devices for grocery shopping, food preparation, and eating. Results of post-then-pre evaluation with 100 participants revealed significant increases in awareness and comfort using assistive technology devices. Evaluation indicated education and hands-on demonstrations increased awareness of the importance of older adult nutrition and older adult empowerment through use of assistive technologies designed to facilitate independent living.
Natural Resource Service Learning to Link Students, Communities, and the Land
Authors: Barlow Rebecca
Published: July 2023

University-based Extension specialists often face the dilemma of scheduling time for both teaching and outreach activities. Service learning projects that give hands-on experience in the application of classroom activities while giving back to the community can bridge this gap. A demonstration forest and service learning techniques were used to help 30 undergraduate forestry students lead a forestry field day for 100 elementary school students. Upon completion of the project, undergraduate students were more confident in their forestry knowledge and played an important role in the success of a natural resources Extension demonstration and outreach project.
Equine Owner Knowledge and Implementation of Conservation Practices
Authors: Marriott Jennfier , Shober Amy , Monaghan Paul , Wiese Christine
Published: July 2023

Various outreach programs promote best management practices (BMPs) for small farms, including equine farms; however, many horse owners may fail to get this information. A survey was completed by 230 people who owned and/or managed an equine facility to examine the current level of knowledge about nutrient (manure) management and awareness of extension services available. Results show that less than half of respondents use conservation techniques on their farms; 93% of Florida and 73% of non-Florida respondents, respectively, had never spoken with a conservation agency. Results of the survey have implications for educating equestrians about nutrient management and conservation techniques.
Ripple Effect Mapping: A "Radiant" Way to Capture Program Impacts
Authors: Kollock Debra , Flage Lynette , Chazdon Scott , Paine Nathan , Higgins Lorie
Published: July 2023

Learn more about a promising follow-up, participatory group process designed to document the results of Extension educational efforts within complex, real-life settings. The method, known as Ripple Effect Mapping, uses elements of Appreciative Inquiry, mind mapping, and qualitative data analysis to engage program participants and other community stakeholders to reflect upon and visually map the intended and unintended changes produced by Extension programming. The result is not only a powerful technique to document impacts, but a way to engage and re-energize program participants.
The Fall of the Faculty and the Rise of the All-Administrative University and Why It Matters: A Book Review
Authors: Johnson Steven
Published: July 2023

Benjamin Ginsberg's book, The Fall of the Faculty and the Rise of the All-Administrative University and Why It Matters, suggests that the downfall of universities lies in expansion of administrators who do not have an academic or client orientation, but rather a managerial orientation. Dr. Ginsberg, David Bernstein Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, chronicles the disproportionate rise in the number of administrators and other professional staff at the expense of faculty and students. Few solutions are presented, but the problem is well chronicled.
The Search for Extension: 7 Steps to Help People Find Research-Based Information on the Internet
Authors: Hill Paul , Rader Heidi , Hino Jeff
Published: July 2023

For Extension's unbiased, research-based content to be found by people searching the Internet, it needs to be organized in a way conducive to the ranking criteria of a search engine. With proper web design and search engine optimization techniques, Extension's content can be found, recognized, and properly indexed by search engines and people. These techniques will improve the ranking of Extension websites on search engine result pages and drive added traffic to Extension's online content.
"Apps"—An Innovative Way to Share Extension Knowledge
Authors: Dvorak Joseph , Dvorak Tanya , Price Randy
Published: July 2023

Extension professionals across the country are continuously seeking innovative ways to reach clientele and to disseminate timely, educational information. A new avenue to reach clientele includes the use of smartphone "apps." The "Machinery Sizing" app, which was developed to ease the estimation of tractor horsepower to implement sizing for Extension clientele anytime, anywhere, is explained as a key example for Extension professionals to utilize apps in disseminating information to clientele. There are many benefits to using apps, including information availability wherever Internet service is available on the smartphone, ease of computations of equations, and automatic updates being sent to users.
South Carolina's Model for Initiating Hispanic 4-H Clubs
Authors: Lippert Robert , Rembert Kellye
Published: July 2023

Over the past 5 years, through the initiative of several county Extension agents, South Carolina 4-H has established a successful model for bringing Hispanic youth into our program. We have found the most effective method is to initiate contact and establish partnerships with the principals and ESOL instructors in the local schools. Through this collaboration, we have started several Hispanic 4-H clubs throughout the State with further expansion in process.
A Smartphone Application for Landscape Plants: A Case Study and Guide to Developing a Decision-Making Application
Authors: Hansen Gail , Purcell Scott
Published: July 2023

Smart phone applications are rapidly gaining popularity, and Extension programs are eager to use this teaching tool. But developing an application can be time intensive and costly. Students in environmental horticulture at the University of Florida teamed with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program to develop an application with an extensive plant database. The students and information technology expert from the Florida-Friendly program documented their methodology and developed helpful guidelines for anyone considering an application. With the guidelines, Extension agents can evaluate the adaptability of their program to a database=linked application and determine the feasibility of creating a decision-making application.
Using On-Line Bulletin Boards to Gather Preliminary Information
Authors: Kelley Kathleen , Govindasamy Ramu , Hyde Jeffrey
Published: July 2023

Internet bulletin-board sessions can be used to collect preliminary, qualitative data. This method allows Extension personnel to gather responses from stakeholders about potential programming, consumer needs and desires, and preference for program delivery method without assembling participants in one location. Several other advantages exist, including time available for moderators and researchers to review participants' submissions and ability to alter questions, if needed. Disadvantages, compared to traditional face-to-face focus group session, exist; however, certain shortcomings can be overcome. Preliminary data collected can help Extension personnel identify issues to explore further including programming and opportunities for stakeholders.
Capital Budgeting for Hay Storage Decisions
Authors: Dillivan KD
Published: July 2023

This article illustrates a capital budgeting tool that Extension agents and specialists can use to assist agriculture producers when contemplating the construction of a hay storage facility. Capital budgeting is a tool for evaluating the effects of an investment choice on a business. The payback method is a quick and simple capital budgeting procedure. Use of this method requires producers to estimate hay price, facility construction cost, and potential hay loss per year assuming no storage.
Mobile Applications for Participatory Science
Authors: Drill Sabrina
Published: July 2023

Citizen science, participatory research, and volunteer monitoring all describe research where data are collected by non-professional collaborators. These approaches can allow for research to be conducted at spatial and temporal scales unfeasible for professionals, especially in current budget climates. Mobile computing apps for data collection, training, and analysis can greatly enhance participatory science.