bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
FRUSTRATION AND HOPE: A REVIEW OF THE RESPONSE UNDERTAKEN IN NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES TO LOWER-THAN-EXPECTED RATES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.
Authors: Edwards Roger 
Published: January 2020

This review and discussion focused on surveys and reports regarding the rate of foreign language acquisition and attainment within national compulsory education systems, academic analyses of the results obtained, and national programmes and initiatives designed to address the shortcomings revealed in them. The proposed reasons for lower-than-expected acquisition and attainment in foreign language learning within countries including the European Union, Colombia, Vietnam and Ecuador were reviewed in detail. These reasons, and the measures undertaken as a result to remedy these flaws, were evaluated through a comparison with recent academic research relating to these factors, and through com- parison between the different experiences revealed in the surveys and reports. These comparisons found that some of the measures undertaken were fit for purpose and were likely to yield some improvements in acquisition rate, although to a lesser extent than those projected by some of the national programmes, while identifying some aspects which have been overlooked. The conclusion highlighted in which aspects of the teaching
and learning of foreign languages requires greater focus is needed in order to effect the desired changes.
COMMUNICATION-ORIENTED LESSONS: MOVING FROM COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING TOWARDS TASK-BASED INSTRUCTION
Authors: Ortega-Auquilla Diego , Recino  Pineda Uvaldo 
Published: January 2020

Communicative-oriented language teaching methodologies need to have a central role in the current foreign language education. In fact, language teachers are expected to shift away from traditional language teaching methods that have proven to be ineffective for language learning. Nowadays, a movement, which favors and embraces interaction, communication, and negotiation of meaning, is growing in language education; therefore, pre-service and in-service teachers of English need to be responsive to and become aware of the importance of these key aspects. With these notions in mind, the present article can be seen as a contribution to help language teachers gain an understanding of key theoretical notions related to the emergence of communicative language teaching and its most well-known methods – CLT and TBLT. Additionally, this work analyzed CLT and TBLT as these two language teaching methods are not opposing but in line with the communicative approach. The importance of implementing communicative-oriented lessons into the English classroom was also examined. In this sense, a table made up of specific guidelines was elaborated by using works of leading experts in language teaching and learning. The table is intended to help teachers to be better equipped to design and implement TBLT lessons into the classroom, which may have a positive impact on foreign language learning.
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Galora Moya Nelly Patricia , Salazar Tobar Miryan Consuelo 
Published: January 2020

The Differentiated Instruction (DI) approach addresses individual learner`s needs in a mixed ability class by focusing instruction on student learning profiles. The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of the implementation of four DI strategies suggested by Herrera (2011) in order to analyze their impact on students’ productive skills within two different educational settings: the high school and university. A total of 105 students and two English teachers participated in this study. An online survey assessed learners’ perceptions of the DI strategies. The results confirmed that the 4 DI strategies implemented in both settings had a positive effect on the development of students’ writing and speaking skills. This study concluded that there is not a universal, one-size-fits-all strategy for teaching that includes all students. In-depth knowledge of students’ needs, and interests is a starting point for addressing instruction in a more effective way. Finally, the DI approach is starting to emerge in Ecuadorian EFL classrooms, and teachers are showing interest in applying the corresponding strategies as an aid to student learning.
Student perception regarding using of MCQ’s (multiple choice questions) as a classroom assessment technique.
Authors: Ahmed Saeed , Qamar Nabeel , Mansoori Naveed , Bano Sajila 
Published: January 2020

Objectives: To find out the students perception on using multiple choice questions as a classroom assessment technique. Study Design: Cross sectional Study. Setting: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Period: 6 months from January 2018 to June 2018. Material & Methods: At the end of each scheduled class, students are provided with four MCQ's on the same topic which was delivered in the lecture and 3 minutes were given to solve the MCQ’s. Data was collected from 4th and 6th year MBBS students. A self-structured questionnaire regarding class assessment techniques was also administered, after completion of Surgery and Clinical Skill module. Results: Out of 80 MBBS students, 50% were selected from 4th year and 6th year respectively. Response of most of the students were positive 59 (73.8%) in classroom assessment techniques effects on student discipline. Majority of the student’s 70 (87.5%) respond positive effects on student’s interest to subject and 64 (80%) reported positive effects on student’s assessment. Suggestion about participating classroom assessment technique were found to be positive in 61 (76.2%). Data was analysed by using SPSS version 20. Conclusion: Student’s perception on using multiple choice questions as a classroom assessment technique was found to be more positive.
Role of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Geriatric patients (>60 years of age).
Authors: Abdi Irfan Haider , Firdos Rehana , Laghari Qambar Ali , Rahman Sahito Mujeeb ur , Kalhoro Naimatullah , Memon Sikander Munir 
Published: January 2020

Objectives: In elderly patients, recent research has also questioned the effectiveness of this surgery. The objective of our study is to evaluate the safety and applicability of laparoscopic cholecsytectomy in geriatric patients (over 60 year of age) for the symptomatic cholelothiasis. Study Design: Prospective and observational study. Setting: Different surgical wards at LUHMS Jamshoro / Hyderabad who undergone for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Period: One year from 01-03-2017 to 28-02-2018. Material & Methods: 100 patients of 60 years of age and above having gall stone disease. All elderly patients of cholelithiasis (over 60 years) presenting with symptoms of gallstone disease will be included in this study irrespective of their sex. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in this study. The minimum and maximum age range was 65 to 83 years. The mean age + SD, was 69.72 + 10.31 years. Most of the patients i.e. 60 (60%) were seen in the age group 60 to 65 years, 45(5.0%) patients were observed in the age group > 65 years. 52.0% (n=52) patients had co-morbidities followed by hypertension in 20 (20.0%), Diabetes Mellitus 15 (15.0%), COPD 7 (7.0%), Coronary artery disease 9 (9.0%) and cardiac arrhythmias 1 (1.0%) patient only. Most of the patients had duration of operation 90 to 120 minutes. The mean + SD operative time was 90.12 + 35.5 (60 to 250 minutes). Total operative complications were seen in 15(15.0%) patients who had injury of CBD in 3 patients and 4 patients had bleeding, failed to clip cystic duct 2 cases and 3 patients died. Nineteen (19.0%) elderly patients had postoperative complications and they were not undergone for laparoscopic surgery due to low intensity and occurrence. Overall mortality was seen 1(1.0%) because of acute myocardial infarction and it was occurred on the second day of the operation. Conclusion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is as safe and effective in old patients as compared to young patients with less complications, morbidity and mortality are very low and lesser than open cholecystectomy. The pain free post-operative period and early ambulation lead to saving of valuable working hours.
Noninvasive Ventilation in patients with Sleep Apnea syndrome complicated with GERD.
Authors: Usman Umar , Riaz Askri Mohsin , Maqbool Shumyala 
Published: January 2020

Objectives: The access the clinical effects of non-invasive ventilation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) accompanied with GERD. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: DHQ Teaching Hospital Faisalabad Material. Periods: January 2018 to December 2018. Material & Methods: As Stated in sleep study results, 100 patients with OSA were divided into three different groups according to the disease severity that is mild, moderate, and severe groups. Gastroscopy was performed in all the patients and underwent GERD assessment. Twenty-three patients with OSA accompanied with GERD were segregated into an experimental group and control group, who were given omeprazole (40 mg/time per day) combined with non-invasive ventilation therapy and omeprazole (40 mg/time per day) alone, respectively, for eight weeks. After that, they Underwent gastroscopy and GERD assessment. Results: Among all the 100 patients with OSA, 48 were in the mild group, 33 in the moderate group, and 19 in the severe group. Their GERD scores were 8.26 ± 1.11, 9.87 ± 1.79, and 12.34 ± 2.02, respectively, with a statistical difference (P = 0.004). Out of 23 patients with OSA associated with GERD were divided into The Experimental Group, which included 12 patients, and Control Group, which included. 11 patients. The gastroscopy efficacy rates for inflammation management were 86.53% and 53.09%, respectively, with a statistical difference (P = 0.011). The ΔGERD scores for the two groups also differed significantly (5.11 ± 1.54 vs 2.35 ± 0.72, P = 0.034). Conclusion: Patients having severe OSA were associated with a high incidence rate of GERD than those with moderate or mild OSA. Those who were treated with non-invasive ventilation combined with PPI shown much better results than PPI alone in respect of clinical effects in patients with OSA associated with GERD.
Prevalence of refractive errors and the factors related to it among madrassa students in district Sialkot.
Authors: Zahra Taskeen , Hussain Intzar , Munawar Shahmun , Baig Shahbaz , Bokhari Noreen Maqbool 
Published: January 2020

Objectives: Refractive errors (RE) comprise visual impairment arising from the decreased ability of eye to focus light on retina that has become one of the most common problems among school going children and is the second leading cause of treatable blindness among them.1 RE remains unquantified in Pakistan, especially among madrassa students who are further neglected due to lack of school health services. Keeping this in mind the following study was conducted to find the prevalence of RE among Madrassa students aged 5 to 15 years in Sialkot and the factors related to it. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Out of three registered madrassas in Sialkot city, only one allowed access to the team. The team consisted of an ophthalmology professor, two opticians, four interviewers and the researchers. Period: Six months from February 2018 till July 2018. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed by randomly selecting 168 students out of a total of 520 madrassa students who were all tested for RE, the selected students were then interviewed on a semi structured, pre-tested closed ended questionnaire after seeking permission from the parents and madrassa heads. Factors like illumination, distance while reading and watching screen were recorded on a checklist. The data was analyzed in SPSS 21 and P value <0.05 was taken significant. Results: 31.5% of students had errors of refraction. 81.1% were myopic, 7.6% were hyperopic and 11.3% were astigmatic. Near distance reading/screen, positive family history, longer time studying in madrassa and insufficient illumination were the significant factors related to RE. Conclusion: This study showed a dire need of awareness in screening the potential cause for blindness among madrassa students.
The outcome of limited urethral mobilization urethroplasty for anterior hypospadias.
Authors: Rehman Shafiq-ur- , Makki Yasir , Ishtiaq Fareena , Khan Waleeja Shami , Aziz Nauman , Fazal Saad 
Published: January 2020

Objectives: Hypospadias, one of the most common genital anomalies, is characterized by an abnormal meatal opening on the ventral aspect of penis. Anterior hypospadias are the most common. Most of the surgical techniques involves the construction of neourethra with significant risk of urethrocutaneous fistula. Limited urethral mobilization technique involves the advancement of native urethra. Study Design: The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of Limited Urethral Mobilization Urethroplasty for Anterior Hypospadias. Setting: The study was conducted in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, DHQ teaching Hospital Sahiwal. Period: From January 2016 to December 2018. Material & Methods: A total number of 187 patients were included in this study. Limited urethral mobilization technique was used in all patients. Minimum age was 2.5 Years and maximum age was 12 years. Cosmetic appearance, functional outcome and complication rate were assessed. Results: Wound infection developed in 3.20 %( n=6) patients. Complete glanular disruption was seen in 2.13 %( n=4) patients. Partial disruption of glans with meatal retraction was observed in 1.60 %( n=3) patients. Post-operative haematoma was seen in 1.60 %( n=3) patients. Meatal stenosis in 1.06 %( n=2) patients. Post-operative bleeding and diverticula was observed in 0.5 %( n=1) patients each. Vertical oriented, slit like meatus at the tip of glans was achieved in 95.72 %( n=179) patients. Conclusion: Limited urethral mobilization urethroplasty is a technique with proven benefits and effectiveness in the terms of cosmesis and functional outcome with a minimal number of complications because of the usage of native elastic urethra.
Pengaruh Independensi, Akuntabilitas, Time pressure dan Due Professional Care Terhadap Kualitas Audit pada Inspektorat Musi Banyuasin Sekayu
Authors: Rahayu Pipit Fitri , Armereo Crystha 
Published: January 2020

Abstract The purpose of this study are to determine the independence, accountability, time pressure and due professional care on the audit quality of the Inspektorat Musi Banyuasin in Sekayu. While the population used in this study were all auditors in the Inspectorate of Musi Banyuasin Sekayu to 67 people. The sample that used is 67 people using a census is all the populations sampled. Technique to analyze data are multiple regression analysis with SPSS 20 software tools. The results of the study partially indicate that: (1) independence has a negative effect and not significant towords the audit qualitry of Inspectorate of Musi Banyuasin Sekayu, (2) accountability has a positive effect and not significant towords the audit qualitry of Inspectorate of Musi Banyuasin Sekayu, (3) time pressure has a positive effect and significant towords the audit qualitry of Inspectorate of Musi Banyuasin Sekayu, and (4) due professional care has a positive effect and not significant towords the audit qualitry of Inspectorate of Musi Banyuasin Sekayu. And the results of the simultaneous testing also show that independence, accountability, time pressure and due professional care have a positive and significant effect on the audit quality of Inspectorate Musi Banyuasin Sekayu. Keywords: Independence, Accountability, Time Pressure, Due Professional Care, and Audit Quality.
Peranan Komisaris dan Direksi Bank Syariah dalam Pengelolaan Dana Zakat dan ISR (Islamic Social Responsibility) di Indonesia
Authors: Frastuti Melia , Putra Dimas Pratama , Effendi Erfan 
Published: January 2020

Abstract Almsgiving is one of the pillars supporting the upholding of Islam as the obligation for the adherents to improve horizontal relations between fellow humans and strengthen vertical relations with Allah SWT. The implementation of Islamic Social Responsibility (ISR) of the Islamic Bank gives a positive assessment in sharia agreement, justice and equality, responsibility for work, welfare, guarantee of nature preservation and benevolent assistance that is not profit-oriented.Proper almsgiving management and ISR implementation make Islamic banks trusted by the public in terms of service quality, satisfaction and loyalty of Muzzaki. It reduces bad images, and provides relevant impacts on social welfare and the progress of the era. The data analysis used to test the hypotheses is Multiple Linear Regression analysis. The data is collected by distributing questionnaires to Commissioners and Directors at 14 (fourteen) Islamic Commercial Banks spread throughout Indonesia. The result of this study shows partially prove the role of Islamic bank commissioners in the amsgiving management only, while the importance of the role of directors in Islamic banks in almsgiving management and the implementation of ISR partially. Keywords: Islamic Bank, Commissioners, Directors, Almsgiving and ISR
Potensi antiinflamasi ekstrak etanol daun bisbul (Diospyros discolor Willd) terhadap edema mencit putih jantan (Mus musculus) terinduksi karagenan
Authors: Noviardi Harry , Sumiati Triyani , Patoni Patoni 
Published: January 2020

Latar Belakang: Tanaman bisbul (Diospyros discolor Willd) merupakan tanaman yang tumbuh pada iklim tropis. Daun bisbul memiliki aktivitas antiinflasmasi berdasarkan pada kandungan fitokimia. Kandungan fitokimia daun bisbul antara lain alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tanin dan steroid. Inflamasi merupakan suatu respons protektif normal terhadap luka jaringan yang disebabkan oleh trauma fisik, zat kimia perusak atau zat-zat mikrobiologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan potensi aktivitas dan dosis efektif dari ekstrak etanol daun bisbul sebagai antiinflamasi.
Metode: Ekstrak daun bisbul dibuat dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Uji aktivitas antiinflamasi yang dilakukan dibagi dalam 5 kelompok perlakuan.Setiap kelompok terdiri atas 5 ekor mencit putih jantan (Mus musculus). Kelompok I (kontrol negatif) diberikan 0,5% suspensi Na-CMC; kelompok II (kontrol positif) diberikan natrium diklofenak 0,13 mg; sedangkan kelompok III, IV, dan V secara berturut-turut diberikan ekstrak etanol daun bisbul sebesar 0,5 g/Kg BB, 1 g/Kg BB dan 1,5 g/Kg BB. Masing-masing mencit kemudian diinduksi menggunakan karagenan secara intraplantar. Volume radang diukur dengan menggunakan alat pletismometer dilakukan selama 6 jam dengan interval waktu 60 menit.
Hasil: Dosis ekstrak etanol daun bisbul 0,5 g/Kg BB mempunyai persentase inhibisi udema tertinggi, yaitu sebesar 77,78 % dibandingkan dengan dosis 1 g/Kg dan 1,5 g/Kg BB yang mempunyai persentase akhir yang sama, yaitu sebesar 66,67 %.
Kesimpulan: Ekstrak etanol daun bisbul dengan dosis 0,5 g/Kg BB merupakan dosis yang berpotensi sebagai antiinflamasi pada mencit jantan.
Uji kelembapan krim kolagen cangkang kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dan kerang hijau (Mytilus viridis) pada kulit tikus putih (Rattus novergicus) jantan
Authors: Ariyanti Ariyanti , Masruriati Eni , Tyas Sulistyani Mardaning , Khasanah Khilya Aulia Nur 
Published: January 2020

Latar Belakang : Pemanfaatan hasil laut di Kendal sudah maksimal, tetapi pemanfaatan limbah belum maksimal untuk kebutuhan penghasilan sehari-hari. Masyarakat pesisir hanya mengkonsumsi daging kerangnya dan tidak memanfaatkan limbah dari cangkang kerang. Kandungan didalam cangkang kerang berupa Ca + C 98,7%, Mg 0,0476%, Na 0,9192%, P 0,0183%, K 0,0398% dan lebih dari 71% protein kulit adalah kolagen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan cangkang kerang darah dan cangkang kerang hijau uji fisik krim kolagen cangkang kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dengan cangkang kerang hijau (Mytilus viridis) terhadap kulit tikus putih (Ratus novergicus) jantan.
Metode : Penelitian eksperimental laboratorik dengan menggunakan rancangan penelitian post test control design berupa post only design yang terbagi menjadi 5 kelompok perlakuan dengan masing-masing kelompok terdiri dari 5 ekor tikus putih (Rattus novergicus) jantan. Kelompok kontrol negatif dengan pemberian basis krim dan kelompok uji dengan pemberian krim kolagen cangkang kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dengan cangkang kerang hijau (Mytilus viridis) konsentrasi 1%, 5%, 10% dan 15%. Parameter yang diamati adalah tingkat kelembaban kulit. Hasil analisa statistik menggunakan uji ANOVA didapatkan hasil tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan (p>0,05) untuk kelompok uji konsentrasi 10% dan 15%.

Hasil : Krim kolagen cangkang kerang darah (Anadara granosa) dan cangkang kerang hijau (Mytilus viridis) dapat memberikan efek sebagai pelembab pada kulit tikus.

Kesimpulan : Konsentrasi yang paling optimal sebagai efek pelembab pada kulit tikus yaitu konsentrasi 15%
Peningkatan Persentase Bobot Karkas Ayam Lokal Pedaging dengan Pemberian Pakan Fermentasi Tepung Kulit Kopi Gayo dan Probiotik di Kabupaten Aceh Tengah
Authors: Ridhana Fita , Fitri Ilma 
Published: January 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pakan fermentasi tepung kulit kopi gayo dengan penambahan probiotik terhadap peningkatan persentase bobot karkas ayam lokal pedaging. Penelitian dilakukan di Takengon, Kabupaten Aceh Tengah pada bulan Juni-September 2019. Penelitian menggunakan 64 ekor ayam lokal pedaging dan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan yaitu pemberian pakan fermentasi 0% (A), 5% (B), 10%(C), dan 15% (D). Parameter yang diamati meliputi pertambahan berat badan, persentase bobot karkas, lemak abdomen, dan konversi pakan. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan Anava, dan dilakukan uji Duncan apabila data yang diperoleh berbeda nyata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian tepung kulit kopi fermentasi dan probiotik dapat meningkatkan berat badan ayam lokal pedaging dan bobot karkas ayam, akan tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap lemak abdomen dan konversi pakan. Pemberian pakan fermentasi tepung kulit kopi 5% dapat meningkatkan pertambahan berat badan hingga 81,57 gr/minggu dan bobot karkas ayam hingga 73,29%.