bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Fluid Intake Pattern in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Ibeh Christian Chiibuzo , Jisieike-Onuigbo Nonyelum Nnenna , Emelumadu Fidelia Obiageli , Ifeadike Chigozie Ozoemena , Umeh Mary Jane , Onah Christian Ejike , Mbanuzuru Ahoma Victor , Obi Darlington C. , Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam 
Published: June 2020

Background: Water is essential for life and accounts for about 70 percent of the human body fat-free mass. Daily loss of 2.5 L in temperate climate occurs on least minimal activity while exercises, rises in temperature, illnesses raise the fluid loss. Adequate intake of water is necessary for optimal body functions, development and health. Estimates of water intake shows wide variations depending on factors such as temperature, activity level, availability and accessibility of fluid, fluid type, packaging, and socio-cultural factors.
Context and purpose of study: Residents in the tropics are exposed to high temperatures and loss of excess fluid from perspiration and would expectedly require high fluid intake for normal body function. A cross sectional study was conducted in Aanmbra State, southeast Nigeria to assess the fluid intake of subjects. Two hundred and fifty people were selected by multi-stage sampling technique. They were drawn from employees in government secretariats, banks and artisans engaged in motor mechanic worksites. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, calibrated plastic cups, weighing scale and standiometer, the socio-demographic data, the 24-hour fluid intake, weight and height of the subjects were obtained.
Results: The mean age of the respondents was 36.6±11.5 years. 60.1% (146) were males while 39.9% (97) were females. There were 130 (53.5%) civil servants and 113 (46.5%) artisans. The median 24-hour fluid intake was 3.5 litres with artisans having higher intake than the civil servants. (χ2 =16.57, df=2, p<0.05). The median fluid intake for males was 3.8 litres compared with 3.1 L for females.
Main findings: Less than one quarter of the subjects met the respective WHO recommendations for males and females. About half (47.9%) of the males and 39.2% of the females failed to meet the USA IOM recommendations.
Conclusions: The subjects drank less fluid than people in temperate climes and below international recommendations for moderate activities and for manual labour in high temperatures.
Brief summary and potential implications: Inadequate intake of fluid lead to reduced work/exercise performance, endanger health resulting in impaired cognition, kidney diseases, cardiovascular disorders and dysfunction in blood sugar regulation.
Oral Ascorbic Acid And α-Tocopherol Protect On Di-(2-Ethyl Hexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) Induced Effects On Gonadotoxicity In The Adult Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Ogli Sunday Adakole , Odeh Samuel O. 
Published: June 2020

Environmental pollutants such as di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) adversely affect reproductive system tissue differentiation and functions with exposure at intrauterine, neonatal or adult stages of life, thereby potentiating male infertility later in life. World health organization estimates a global infertility prevalent rate of 10-15%, and 20-30% among Nigerians, with male factor constituting about 40-50% of infertility cases. This study was designed to investigate the effect(s) of oral vitamins C and E on DEHP induced changes in some semen parameters and serum testosterone concentration in adult Wistar rats. Seventy (70) adult male Wistar rats weighing between 156-250 g were randomised into 7 experimental groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (group n=10). Animals in groups 1, 2 and 3 were treated with 0.02 mg, 20 mg, 200 mg oral DEHP/kg bw daily respectively, while those in groups 4, 5 and 6, in addition to the above DEHP treatments, were treated with 100 mg ascorbic acid and 67.5 mg α-tocopherol per kg bw daily respectively. Rats in group 7 served as Control and were treated with vehicle. All treatments lasted for 60 days. After, over night fasting, samples of semen and serum were obtained for analysis. Results obtained were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and analyzed for significant differences in means using one way ANOVA and Post Hoc test. Relative to the control reference values, groups exposed to oral DEHP had significant (p<0.05) reduction in sperm count, total sperm motility, active sperm motility, normal sperm morphology, serum testosterone concentration and serum super oxide dismutase levels to 31.70±18.68x106 cells/mL, 38.60±24.78%, 8.50±5.66%, 38.00±18.00%, 9.56±1.34 ng/mL and 0.017±0.0013 units respectively. Sluggish sperm motility and abnormal sperm morphology significantly (p˂0.01) increased to 39.70±13.05% and 68.50±18.42% respectively. In the groups that had DEHP co-treatments with oral ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol, all studied parameters tended to comparative indifference statistically, with the Controls values. This indicates a protective function against DEHP effects on the studied parameters. The study has shown therefore, that DEHP inflicts oxidative stress in the reproductive system which potentially suppresses serum testosterone concentration with attendant derangements in the qualitative and quantitative sperm cells in adult Wistar rats, and thereby enhancing male infertility. However, the antioxidants ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol protects the gonadal and sperm cells from the harmful effects of DEHP by ameliorating oxidative stress and improving male fertility. This implies that there is need to avoid prolonged exposure to DEHP while encouraging the daily intake of oral ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol.
COVID-19 Infection Cause Moderate-Severe Psoriasis Flare Up
Authors: Al Abadie Mohammed Sami 
Published: June 2020

COVID-19 virus pandemic is reaching its peak in Europe after first reported at Wuhan province in China about 6 months ago. It has been associated with many different presentations, signs and symptoms affecting the skin. However, this report is first to confirm the direct link between the virus and flare up of moderate-severe psoriasis. Further observations will be needed in order to combat the escalation of severity and course of psoriasis and possibly psoriatic arthritis.
Ocular Pemphigus Vulgaris
Authors: Khamaily Mehdi , Salem Joumany Brahim , Brarou Houda , Dahi Sidi , Omari Abdelhadi , Mouzari Yassine , El Asri Fouad , Reda Karim , Oubaaz Abdelbarre 
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare intra-epidermal autoimmune dermatosis, characterized by bullous cutaneous and mucosal involvement. Ocular involvement is relatively rare, of which blepharitis or conjunctivitis with hyperemia and secretions are the most described lesions
Methods: we report the case of a patient, who was hospitalized in dermatology for dermatological pemphigus with ocular involvement.
Results: the patient presented an erosive bilateral cutaneous-palpebral lesions with purulent secretions associated with conjunctival hyperemia
Conclusion: Ocular involvement in the common pemphigus remains an exception, the prognosis of which is often mild.
Cephalometric Norms Among Qatari Females
Authors: Hashim Hayder Abdallah , AL-Sayed Najah , AL-Qaisi Ayah 
Published: June 2020

Aims: The aims of this study were to introduce cephalometric norms for Qatari females and compare the result with previous published reports.
Material and method: The sample consisted of 57 cephalographs with age range 18 to 25 years old. All subjects satisfied the criteria of selection. Cephalometric measurements of Qatari females were then compared with Eastman Standard norms and Arabs studies as well as reports conducted among Oriental and Black races.
Results: The result indicates that Qatari females presented with higher mean values of sagittal and vertical relationship compared to Caucasian cephalometric norms. In terms of dental variables proclined upper and lower incisors in relation to their dental bases, and a reduction in inter-incisal angle. The soft tissue variables indicate that the lips were slightly protrusive in relation to Rickett’s esthetic line, and the nasolabial angle was less obtuse. The bimaxillary proclination and protrusion of the upper and lower incisors were existed in all Arab populations as well as in Black and Oriental races whereas the Caucasian had retrusive dentition.
Conclusion: Due to limitation of the present study, it is difficult to draw a solid conclusion due to small sample size. Hence, large sample size is recommended for both sexes in order to establish cephalometric norms which will be of great help not only to the orthodontist but also to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon as well as the pedodontist.
New Thermodynamics: Reversibility, Entropy and Adiabatic Processes
Authors: Mayhew Kent W. 
Published: June 2020

Accepted assertions concerning entropy and reversibility in both isentropic and adiabatic processes will be investigated and challenged. The ultimate conclusion being that accepted thermodynamics is an over-complication.
Furthermore, the need for natural logarithmic functions will be explained. This functionality no longer depends upon entropy, whatever entropy’s true guise turns out to be. Moreover, it will be discussed how isothermal entropy change is embedded in circular logic.
PENGGUNAAN KOSAKATA BAHASA INDONESIA PADA GENERASI MILLENIAL
Authors: Listeani Fernanda Yusi 
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan bentuk makna bahasa millenial ke bahasa Indonesia dari aspek bahasa tulis saat percakapan di group WhatsApp Pramuka Libelta dan Flascheetos. Penelitian dilakukan di SMAN 15 Kabupaten Tangerang kelas XI di bulan Oktober dan November 2019. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah longitudinal, memperhatikan siswa saat berkomunikasi selama dua bulan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi dan angket daring. Data tersebut kemudian diidentifikasi, ditranskripsikan, diamati, dan dianalisis secara empiris. Selanjutnya data yang diperoleh, diklasifikasikan sesuai dengan masalah yang menjadi fokus penelitian. Bahasa Indonesia pada ragam bahasa millenial yang ditemukan dalam percakapan anggota group Pramuka Libelta dan Flascheetos dapat dilihat berdasarkan pola pembentuknya. Hasil pengumpulan data ditemukan 102 kosakata slang/bahasa millenial. 75% siswa menggunakan 5 kosakata yang paling sering diucapkan seperti; kuy, anjay, ashiyaap, mantaps djiwa, dan mantul. Analisis kosakata slang/bahasa millenial berdasarkan bentuk kata dasar sebanyak 45 kosakata, bentuk frasa sebanyak 34 kosakata, kosakata dengan singkatan sebanyak 13 kosakata, dan kosakata pemenggalan sebanyak 10 kosakata. kata kunci : kosakata, bahasa, generasi millenial
ASPEK MORALITAS FILM CINDERELLA
Authors: Mubasyira Mu’thia 
Published: June 2020

Karya sastra dapat berbentuk prosa, puisi ataupun film. Film sebagai salah satu bentuk dari karya sastra pun dapat dikatagorikan dalam bentuk fiksi dan non fiksi. Pada penelitian ini, penulis mengangkat film bertemakan ketulusan dan pengorbanan. Film yang diambil sebagai objek penelitian berjudul Cinderella. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis aspek-aspek moralitas yang terdapat dalam film ini. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu menambah khazanah ilmu pengetahuan terutama sastra dan dapat menjadi referensi tambahan bagi peminatnya terutama peminat film. Kata kunci: sastra, film, moralitas
ANALISIS WACANA CERITA RAKYAT SUMBAWA: KAJIAN STRUKTURAL DAN NILAI EDUKATIF
Authors: Nurjadin Rusmin 
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini adalah sebuah studi untuk mendeskripsikan struktur cerita dan nilai edukatif yang terdapat di dalam cerita rakyat Sumbawa. Cerita rakyat yang digunakan dalam penelitian yakni: (1) “Tanjung Menangis”, (2) “Buen Lajendre”, (3) “Sari Bulan”. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan analisis isi (content analysis) yang berfokus pada satu sasaran (subjek), yaitu cerita rakyat Sumbawa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan studi pustaka dan wawancara sejumlah narasumber.Wacana dianalisis menggunakan teknik cuplikan (sampling) yaitu dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data kemudian dianalisis dengan pendekatan struktural dan analisis model interaktif (interactive model of analysis).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan struktur yang sederhana dan amanat yang terkandung dalam cerita rakyat Sumbawa cukup bervariasi. Nilai edukatif yang terdapat di dalam ketiga cerita rakyat Sumbawatersebut antara lain nilai edukatif moral, nilai edukatif adat (tradisi), nilai edukatif agama (religi), nilai edukatif sejarah (historis) dan nilai kepahlawanan. Kata kunci: analisis wacana, cerita rakyat, Sumbawa, nilai edukatif, kajian struktural.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN BUKU TEKS PINTAR BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS VII SMP/MTS SEMESTER I
Authors: B.A.I Prameswari Dyah Gayatri B.A.I 
Published: June 2020

Tujuan penelitian analisis ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan: (1) sistematika penyajian buku teks Pintar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII semester I; (2) keruntutan penyajian buku teks Pintar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII semester I; (3) kelayakan isi buku teks Pintar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII semester I; (4) kelayakan penyajian bahasa dalam buku teks Pintar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII semester I. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis konten dengan sumber utama buku teks Pintar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VII SMP/MTs Semester I. Pemeriksaan keabsahan data menggunakan validitas semantik dan reliabilitas interrater. Berdasarkan hasil analisis buku teks yang dilakukan disimpulkan bahwa: (1) sistematika penyajian buku masih terdapat kekurangan dalam sistematika penyusunan, (2) keruntutan penyajian buku teks layak dan memiliki hubungan yang logis, (3) kelayakan penyajian isi buku teks memuat materi yang sesuai dengan kompetensi dan perkembangan intelektual peserta didik, dan (4) kelayakan bahasa buku teks sesuai dengan pedoman umum ejaan bahasa Indonesia. Kata Kunci: analisis konten, buku teks, bahasa Indonesia
LITERASI BAHASA DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA DAN MENULIS PADA SISWA SMP KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Ati Aster Pujaning , Widiyarto Sigit 
Published: June 2020

Budaya membaca dan menulis dikalangan siswa masih rendah, perlu adanya upaya sungguh – sungguh dari berbagai kalangan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan peran literasi bahasa dalam meningkatkan minat baca pada siswa SMP Attaqwa Bekasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru dan siswa dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data penelitian ini menggunakan trianggulasi sumber dan trianggulasi teknik. Data dianalisis secara interaktif yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajiandata, penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi.Responden sebanyak 25 siswa SMP kelas VII. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Desember 2019 sampai dengan Februari 2020. Berdasarkan data yang terkumpul, kemudian didiskripsikan dan dianalisis. Penulis dapat menarik kesimpulan bahwa 1) kegiatan literasi di SMP Attaqwa berperan dalam memotivasi siswa untuk menyukai kegiatan membaca dan menulis, 2) hambatan pihak sekolah dalam meningkatkan minat membaca dan menulis siswa kelas atas melalui kegiatan literasi yakni kedisiplinan, pembiasaan siswa, minat, dan metode yang diterapkan guru, dan 3) upaya pihak sekolah untuk meningkatkan minat membaca dan menulis siswa kelas atas melalui kegiatan literasi adalah pihak sekolah selalu memberikan sosialisasi mengenai kegiatan literasi, mengenalkan pentingnya menumbuhkan minat dan mengadakan lomba-lomba sebagai wadah siswa untuk berpartisipasi aktif. Kata Kunci : peran, literasi bahasa, minat baca, menulis
PEMETAAN CERITA RAKYAT KAMPUNG BUDAYA MELAYU KABUPATEN SERDANG BEDAGAI
Authors: Daulay Mhd. Anggie Januarsyah , Gafari Mhd. Oky Fardian Gafari , Nasution Abdul Haris 
Published: June 2020

Secara umum, program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat berjudul Pemetaan Cerita Rakyat Kampung Budaya Melayu Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai ini adalah kegiatan pendampingan oleh tim pelaksana pada Komunitas Seni dan Budaya Desa Pekan Tanjung Beringin. Adapun tujuan program ini adalah untuk 1) melestarikan budaya lokal di Kampung Budaya Melayu Desa Pekan Tanjung Beringin Kecamatan Tanjung Beringin, dan 2) menggali dan menghidupkan kembali cerita rakyat yang mulai dilupakan oleh masyarakat pemiliknya. Metode yang diterapkan pada program pendampingan ini adalah metode in service learning. Teknis pelaksanaan metode ini melalui pendampingan pemetaan berupa ceramah dan diskusi terkait cerita rakyat yang pernah terjadi dan menjadi oral story di kawasan ini. Melalui kegiatan tersebut, hasil yang dirasakan adalah 1) tumbuhnya geliat kebudayaan dan pariwisata di wilayah Kampung Budaya Melayu, dan 2) terpelihara dan tersimpannya cerita rakyat khas Kampung Budaya Melayu. Kata kunci: Pendampingan Pemetaan Cerita Rakyat, Kampung Budaya Melayu
Effect of Smokeless Tobacco Product, Afzal, on the Reproductive Hormones and Gonadal Pathology of Wistar Rats
Authors: Al-Mukhaini Nawal , Ba Omar Taher , Eltayeb Elsadig , Al-Shehi Aisha Al Khayat , Al-Belushi Jamila , Al-Riyami Nafila , Cipriano Romulo , Al-Adawi Kawther 
Published: June 2020

Afzal is a common smokeless tobacco product (STP) in Oman, and it is believed to contain toxins that may affect the reproductive hormones and hence reproductive function. This study assessed the effect of Afzal on the gonads of Wistar rats. In order to assess gonad toxicity induced by this STP, an aqueous extract of Afzal was added to drinking water to be administrated orally to Wistar albino rats (n = 72) classified as young (4 weeks old) and adult (20 weeks old) of both genders weighing between 60-80 g and 150-240 g respectively for 8 weeks. The rats were divided into 3 groups; control (received distilled water instead of Afzal extract), low-dose (received 3 mg nicotine/kg body weight/day) and high-dose (received 6 mg nicotine/kg body weight/day). At the termination of the study, the rats were euthanized and their blood samples and ovaries were collected for biochemical and histopathological investigations. Testosterone and estradiol hormones showed a significant decrease (P<0.05( in Afzal-treated groups (low and high doses) compared with the control. Histopathological findings revealed the damaging effects manifested as a reduction in the number of the germ cells with deformed organization and in fatty and fibrous degenerations in testes and ovaries. Afzal was found to have adverse effect on the reproductive hormones and gonadal pathology in Wistar rats of both genders, and hence users of Afzal need to consider the risk associated with its frequent use.
Nutrient Content, in Vitro Ruminal Fermentation Characteristics and Antimethanogenic Potential of Three Algerian Asteraceae Species
Authors: Amokrane Serine , Arhab Rabah , Calabro Serina , Tudisco Raffaella , Infascelli Federico , Aggoun Moufida 
Published: June 2020

The in vitro rumen fermentation parameters and the antimethanogenic potential of three Asteraceae species: Chamaemelum nobile, Centaurea pulata and Chrysanthemum segetum were determined. Serum bottles containing 200 mg of each plant and 30 ml of the culture medium (artificial saliva plus rumen juice) were incubated for 24 h. After incubation, pH, volatile fatty acid (VFA), ammonia (NH3) and methane (CH4) productions were recorded. Methanogens and protozoa were quantified using a Real Time PCR technique (qPCR). Cumulative gas productions, in vitro organic matter digestibility and VFA were not significantly affected by the added species when compared to the control (P > 0.05). The effects of Chamaemelum nobile and Chrysanthemum segetum on methane production, NH3 and acetate to propionate ratio (C2:C3) were similar. The two species were able to modulate rumen fermentation to produce significantly lower CH4 concentrations (-24.3% and -27.1%, respectively) compared to the control. C.pulata produced the highest cumulative gas and stimulated the microbial metabolism with an increase in C2:C3 ratio, NH3 and methane production (P < 0.05). No significant effect of the three species on methanogenic Archaea and protozoa was registered (P > 0.05). The three species studied herein show a good potential for mitigating ruminal methane production without any undesirable effects on the main fermentation parameters.
Behavior of Small Variable Mass Particle in Electromagnetic Copenhagen Problem
Authors: A. Ansari Abdullah 
Published: June 2020

The paper presents the behavior of the motion properties of the variable mass test particle (third body), moving under the influence of the two equal primaries having electromagnetic dipoles. These primaries move on the same circular path around their common center of mass in the same plane. We have determined the equations of motion of the test particle whose mass varies according to Jean's law. Using the system of equations of motion we have evaluated the locations of equilibrium points, their movements and basins of the attracting domain. Finally, we examine the stability of these equilibrium points, all of which are unstable.
Peningkatan Pengawasan Penyelenggaraan Pelayanan Publik Melalui Saluran Ombudsman di Desa Tuapejat, Kecamatan Sipora Utara, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai
Authors: Kabullah Muhammad Ichsan , Ariany Ria , Yoserizal Yoserizal , Rahayu Wewen Kusumi 
Published: June 2020

Tidak dapat dipungkiri, penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik secara maksimal pada pemerintahan daerah masih menjadi pekerjaan rumah yang belum terselesaikan. Pelaksanaan otonomi daerah belum mampu mendorong lahirnya pelayananan secara cepat, murah, akuntabel, dan transparan. Hal ini diperparah dengan kultur pelayanan yang lamban di birokrasi. Akibatnya esensi pemerintah sebagai pelayan masyarakat menjadi hilang. Disinilah titik awal lahirnya Ombudsman. Melalui UU Nomor 37 Tahun 2008 tentang Ombudsman Republik Indonesia, Ombudsman diharapkan hadir untuk berperan nyata sebagai jembatan antara pemerintah dan masyarakat dalam peningkatan pelayanan publik. Dalam perkembangannya, keberadaan Ombudsman hadir di daerah seperti Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Akan tetapi, masih banyak masyarakat yang belum memanfaatkan lembaga ini secara maksimal. Artikel ini berupaya menggambarkan upaya peningkatan fungsi pengawasan penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik melalui Ombudsman di Desa Tuapejat. Desa yang terletak di Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai ini merupakan salah satu daerah yang masih terisolir di Sumatera Barat. Dengan hadirnya Ombudsman, diharapkan pelayanan publik di desa tersebut dapat meningkat ditengah kendala geografis yang dihadapi. Dari kegiatan yang dilakukan maka dapat dilihat masyarakat belum begitu mengenal Ombudsman. Partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik yang selama ini lemah juga diakibatkan dengan kultur permisif. Oleh karena itu, keberadaan ombudsman dirasakan penting dalam meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam menjalankan pengawasan pelayanan di birokrasi.
Pendampingan Kelompok Pedagang Olahan Dadih di Kota Bukittinggi
Authors: Suresti Amna , Hellyward James , Anas Amrizal , Wati Rahmi 
Published: June 2020

Artikel ini memaparkan hasil kegiatan IbM untuk pelatihan, pembinaan dan pendampingan pada kelompok pedagang produsen dadih di Kota Bukittinggi. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk : 1) meningkatkan motivasi wirausaha mitra; 2) meningkatkan wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang manajemen usaha ; 3) meningkatkan kemampuan mitra dalam mendiversifikasi dadih menjadi beberapa produk serta 4) mengembangkan wilayah pemasaran. Hasil dari kegiatan ini diantaranya adalah : 1) meningkatkan jiwa entrepreneurship mitra sebagai upaya menunjang kegiatan pengembangan kelompok; 2) Kegiatan penyuluhan manajemen pengembangan usaha, 3)Pelatihan dan percontohan diversifikasi dadih untuk meningkatkan pendapatan dan 4) Kegiatan promosi dan pengembangan jaringan pemasaran telah dijadikan sebagai strategi pemasaran untuk meningkatkan volume produksi kelompok usaha.