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URGENSI MAJLIS TAKLIM SEBAGAI WADAH SOSIALISASI PEMAHAMAN AL QUR’AN BAGI IBU-IBU
Authors: Akmaliyah Akmaliyah , Rosyid Ridho Mohammad 
Published: December 2020

AbstrakSalah satu wadah pembelajaran informal, yaitu majlis taklim. Lembaga ini mempunyai peran penting dalam membina dan meningkatkan kualitas umat dalam hal akidah Islam. Melalui majlis taklim masyarakat dapat lebih mendalami, dan menjalankan ajaran agamanya tanpa terikat dengan persyaratan dan ketentuan seperti yang terjadi saat belajar di lembaga formal. Majlis taklim adalah tempat pertama dalam sejarah Islam sebagai sarana sosialisasi Islam, pengembangan dan pemberdayaannya. Hingga saat ini majlis taklim tetap masih dijalankan, khususnya oleh ibu-ibu. Majlis taklim ibu-ibu banyak dilaksanakan di pedesaan, perkotaan, di mesjid bahkan dari rumah ke rumah. Maka pemahaman ayat-ayat dalam surat-surat pendek al Qur’an, pada khususnya, untyuk ibu-ibu di majlis taklim merupakan langkah strategis penyebaran nilai-nilai Islam. Metode pengkajian pemahaman ayat al Qur’an tersebut diawali dengan pengenalan bahasa Arab dasar, dilanjutkan dengan memami makna kosa kata bahasa Arab dalam ayat-ayat al Qur’an tersebut, sambil dijelaskan kandungan nilai-nilai di dalamnya. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan teknik ceramah, penugasan dan dialog. Abstract One of the most widespread centers for informal learning among Islamic communities in Indonesia is majlis taklim. Considered an important and productive place for imbibing a sound Islamic creed, majlis taklim gives the community a chance to be able to carry out their religious teachings without terms and conditions of formal institutions. Developed and empowered since earlier Islam, it is the first of its kind in Islamic history to function as a means of socializing Islam. The present day majlis taklim is still being carried out especially by mothers. Mostly carried out in rural and suburban areas, in their mosques and private houses. A strategic step for spreading Islamic values among them is through learning al-Qur'an by memorizing and understanding its short verses; it begins with an introduction to basic Arabic, then its vocabularies and followed by understanding the meaning of the Qur’anic verses word by word side by side with the explanation of the values contained in it. This activity has been carried out through simple lectures, assignment and dialogue techniques.
Odontogenic cervical necrotizing fasciitis with descending mediastinitis: a case report and discussion
Authors: Kumaran Arjunan , Shuhui Xu , Lee Kang Wee , Radhziah Siti 
Published: December 2020

<p class="abstract">Mr KE is a 46 years old gentleman with a background of type 2 diabetes mellitus who was referred to our department for severe polymicrobial cervical necrotising fasciitis with descending mediastinitis after mandibular dental extraction. He was managed with endotracheal intubation, cervicotomy and video assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS), antibiotic and antifungal therapy and myocutaneous flap coverage. This case describes a classical presentation of an uncommon pathology and discusses options for airway management, surgical debridement, antimicrobial therapy and definitive defect coverage. </p>
Practice pattern and use of serum peptide formulation in patients with alopecia: results of an opinion survey among dermatologists in India
Authors: Lanjekar Rekha 
Published: December 2020

<p>To evaluate practice pattern and preference for use of serum peptide formulation by dermatologists for the treatment of alopecia. Dermatologists in India were administered a questionnaire consisting of questions related to number of patients with alopecia seen every week, investigations, prevalence of nutritional deficiencies and use of serum peptide formulation in telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The responses were analysed as number and percentages. Out of 124 dermatologists, 38 (31%) reported that they see 11-15 patients with TE every week and 31 (25%) reported seeing 11-15 patients of AGA per week. According to 51 (41%) dermatologists, 40-60% patients with hair loss have some nutritional deficiency and 95 (77%) reported that iron deficiency profile, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), vitamin B1 and vitamin D level estimation is necessary in patients with TE. A total of 86 (69%) dermatologists preferred serum peptide formulation in patients with TE and AGA. Ninety nine (80%) and 75 (60%) dermatologists reported “very good” or “good” efficacy of serum peptide in TE and AGA respectively. Ninety nine (80%) dermatologists said, gender is not an important criterion for choosing a serum peptide in hair fall. For aesthetics related parameters, Folliserum (Abbott Health care Pvt Ltd) was rated as “Very good” and “Good” by 66 (53%) and 38 (31%) dermatologists respectively. According to dermatologists in India, nutritional deficiency is common in patients with alopecia. Majority of the survey participants rated Folliserum as “Very good” or “Good” for its efficacy and aesthetic parameters. </p>
Persepsi mahasiswa tentang efektivitas pembimbing klinik
Authors: Permana Ryan Hara 
Published: December 2020

Pendahuluan: Pencapaian keterampilan klinik keperawatan sangat dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pembimbing klinik. Peran pembimbing klinik yang tidak efektif dapat menyebabkan rendahnya capaian kompetensi mahasiswa keperawatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menginvestigasi persepsi mahasiswa tentang efektivitas pembimbing klinik.Metode:Metode penelitian menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan populasi, yaitu mahasiswa Program Profesi Ners Angkatan XXXVIII Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Padjadjaran. Teknik sampling menggunakan total Sampling dengan sampel yaitu 124 orang. Instrumen menggunakanThe Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness Inventory(NCTEI) (Cronbach Alpha=0,79-0,89). Hasil:Persepsi mahasiswa terhadap efektivitas pembimbing klinik di RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung (RSHS) diniali lebih baik (mean=261,28) dibandingkan dengan RSUD Dr. Slamet Garut (RSUD Garut) (mean=233,85). Subvariabel tertinggi pada pembimbing klinik di RSHS yaitu kemampuan mengajar (mean=5,75), sedangkan di RSUD Garut yaitu hubungan interpersonal (mean=5,12). Simpulan:Efektivitas pembimbing klinik di RSHS dipersepsikan lebih baik dibandingkan RSUD Garut. Institusi pendidikan perlu melakukan evaluasi dan pengembangan kapasitas dari pembimbing klinik secara berkala.
Selection of the structure of thermal generation in cities of the russian federation when actualizing the heat supply schemes
Authors: Kikot E. A. , Gazizov F. N. 
Published: December 2020

THE PURPOSE. To analyze the materials of heat supply schemes for large cities of Russia, to consider the impact of an increase in the number of boiler houses in cities when planning the development and modernization of heat supply sources. To develop a methodology for choosing the structure of thermal generation in cities, which is distinguished by the use of an additional criterion for energy efficiency and a system of taken into account restrictions on the energy balances of the region. The weakening of attention to the overall energy efficiency of the aggregates of heat generation sources is shown, an additional reserve for increasing the energy efficiency of heat supply of cities is identified. METHODS. When solving this problem, methods of comparative analysis of the heat supply schemes of large cities of the Russian Federation over the past 7-10 years is used. RESULTS. The article describes the relevance of the topic, created a methodological base aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of heat supply systems in the city. A criterion is proposed that takes into account the different efficiency of sources and structural effects that are realized when choosing the composition of working heat sources for the prospective of urban development. The basic provisions, the relations used, the features of the developed methodology are given. A conclusion is drawn on the appropriateness and effectiveness of these proposals when testing this method. CONCLUSION. The developed method for choosing the structure of thermal generation was tested in the analysis of schemes of large cities of the Russian Federation. Efficiency on the example of the districts of Nizhny Novgorod ranged from 16.5 million to 180.0 million rubles per year.
Bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Neonatal Septicemia in Kanti Children Hospital, Nepal
Authors: Nepal Deepeshwara , Agrawal Sumit , Shrestha Sushan , Rayamajhi Ajit 
Published: December 2020

Background: Neonatal sepsis is one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Current neonatal mortality rate of Nepal is 21/1000 live birth which is higher than that of the global average of 19.2 and slightly lower than the regional (South East Asia). Pathogenic strains of neonatal sepsis varies from place to place and also from time to time, so it is very important to know the common pathogens and its resistant pattern locally. The aim of this study is to find out the hospital based frequency of neonatal sepsis and characterize the bacteriological profile along with their sensitivity and resistance pattern.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study done in Kanti Children Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal over the period of one year starting from July 2018 to June 2019.All culture positive cases were enrolled in the study and their sensitivity pattern were analyzed. Results were expressed as percentage, mean, P-Value and Odds Ratio.
Results: A total of 107 cases were culture positive among 1064 probable sepsis accounting 10.05%. Predominant microorganism isolated in this study were staphylococcus aureus 66(61.7%), Klebsiella spp. 15(14%), Esherichia Coli 7(6.5%) followed by Acinatobacter spp 6(5.6%). Most of the Gram positive organisms were resistant to Ampicillin, Cetazidime, Cefotaxime and sensitive to Gentamicin, Amikacin, Imipenam, Vancomycin, Ofloxacin, and Tigecyclin. Whereas Gram negative organisms are resistant to Cephalexin, Ampicillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactum, Cefotaxime and sensitive to Tigecyclin), Vancomycin Chloramphenicol and Colistin.
Conclusion: There was striking similarity in bacteriological profile in both early onset as well as late onset neonatal sepsis. Most of the pathogens were resistant to WHO first line antibiotics Ampicillin and also the resistance is increasing even in 3rd generation Cephalosporin.
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness analysis of steroid in treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Acharya Anup , Pokharel Bandana , Pandit Shiva Bhushan , Bartaula Suman 
Published: December 2020

Background: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common disorder in children and lacks international consensus for its treatment. Out of various treatment options, few studies have show promising benefits of steroids for this condition. The objective of this study was to find the efficacy of steroid in treatment of OME and compare effectiveness of various modalities of treatment for OME. Also, we conducted their cost-effectiveness analysis.
Methods: In this experimental study, 160 children between one and 12 years of age having OME between September 2018 and January 2020 were randomized into four parallel groups and were managed with antibiotics-antihistamines-decongestant combination, nasal steroid spray, oral steroid, and watchful observation respectively. They were re-evaluated in one-month period for improvement in OME and appearance of any adverse effects. Improvement was compared with Chi-square test.
Results: A total of 160 participants were randomly divided into four groups by block randomization. The group treated with nasal steroid spray showed statistically significant improvement. The group treated with oral steroid showed improvement but was not statistically significant. Improvement was significantly lower in observation group. Cost of treatment was in the decreasing order in antibiotics-combination, nasal steroid spray, oral steroid and observation groups respectively.
Conclusions: Topical nasal steroid was the only efficacious treatment among the four modalities for OME. Furthermore, steroids were safe and cheaper than antibiotics combination.
Prognostic value of leukocytosis in pediatric traumatic brain injury
Authors: Mukherjee Soumya , Sivakumar Gnanamurthy , Goodden John R. , Tyagi Atul K. , Chumas Paul D. 
Published: December 2020

OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this study was to assess leukocytosis and its prognostic value in pediatric isolated traumatic brain injury (TBI).METHODSTwo hundred one children with isolated TBI admitted to the authors’ institution between June 2006 and June 2018 were prospectively followed and their data retrospectively analyzed. Initial blood leukocyte count (i.e., white cell count [WCC]), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, CT scans, duration of hospital stay, and Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category Scale (PCPCS) scores were analyzed.RESULTSThe mean age was 4.2 years (range 0.2–16 years). Seventy-four, 70, and 57 patients had severe (GCS score 3–8), moderate (GCS score 9–13), and mild (GCS score 14–15) TBI, respectively, with associated WCC of 20, 15.9, and 10.7 × 109/L and neutrophil counts of 15.6, 11.3, and 6.1 × 109/L, respectively (p < 0.01). Higher WCC and neutrophil counts were demonstrated in patients with increased intracranial mass effect on CT, longer hospital stay, and worse 6-month PCPCS score (p < 0.05). Multivariate regression revealed a cutoff leukocyte count of 16.1 × 109/L, neutrophil count of 11.9 × 109/L, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) of 5.2, above which length of hospital stay and PCPCS scores were less favorable. Furthermore, NLR was the second most important independent risk factor for a poor outcome (after GCS score). The IMPACT (International Mission for Prognosis and Analysis of Clinical Trials in TBI) adult TBI prediction model applied to this pediatric cohort demonstrated increased accuracy when WCC was incorporated as a risk factor.CONCLUSIONSIn the largest and first prospective study of isolated pediatric head injury to date, the authors have demonstrated that WCC > 16.1 × 109/L, neutrophil count > 11.9 × 109/L and NLR > 5.2 each have predictive value for lengthy hospital stay and poor PCPCS scores, and NLR is an independent risk factor for poor outcome. Incorporating the initial leukocyte count into TBI prediction models may improve prognostication.
Vacuum-assisted elevation of pediatric ping-pong skull fractures: a case series and technical note
Authors: Arocho-Quinones Elsa V. , Lew Sean M. , Foy Andrew B. 
Published: December 2020

OBJECTIVEThe management of children with ping-pong skull fractures may include observation, nonsurgical treatments, or surgical intervention depending on the age, clinical presentation, imaging findings, and cosmetic appearance of the patient. There have been 16 publications on nonsurgical treatment using negative pressure with various devices. Herein, the authors report their experience with vacuum-assisted elevation of ping-pong skull fractures and evaluate the variables affecting procedural outcomes.METHODSThe authors performed a retrospective chart review of all ping-pong skull fractures treated via vacuum-assisted elevation at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin between 2013 and 2017. Data collected included patient age, head circumference, mode of injury, time to presentation, imaging findings, procedural details, treatment outcomes, and complications.RESULTSFour neonates and 5 infants underwent vacuum-assisted elevation of moderate to severe ping-pong skull fractures during the study period. Modes of injury included birth-related trauma, falls, and blunt trauma. All patients had normal neurological examination findings and no evidence of intracranial hemorrhage. All fractures were deemed severe enough to require elevation by the treating neurosurgeon. All fractures involved the parietal bone. Skull depressions ranged from 23 to 62 mm in diameter and from 4 to 14 mm in depth. Bone thickness ranged from 0.6 to 1.8 mm. The time from fracture to intervention ranged from 7 hours to 8 days. The Kiwi OmniCup vacuum delivery system was used in all cases. Negative pressures were increased sequentially to a maximum of 500 mm Hg. A greater number of sequential vacuum applications was required for patients with a skull thickness greater than 1 mm at the site of depression and for those undergoing treatment more than 72 hours from fracture onset. Successful fracture elevation was attained in 7 of 9 patients. Two patients required subsequent surgical elevation of their fractures. Postprocedure imaging studies revealed no evidence of complications.CONCLUSIONSIncreasing bone thickness and time from fracture onset to intervention appeared to be the greatest limiting factors to the successful elevation of moderate to severe ping-pong fractures via this vacuum-assisted approach. This procedure is a well-tolerated option that should be considered prior to performing an open repair in cases deemed to require fracture elevation. Future efforts will focus on larger-volume studies to better delineate inclusion and exclusion criteria, and volumetric analysis for better fracture-to-suction device customization.
An overview of the Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union
Authors: Dr. Muhammad Tariq  , Amjad Ali Khan  , Ejaz Khan  
Published: December 2020

The European Union comprises 27 countries that aim at carving out a separate foreign and security policy for their unification and singleness. The whole union is a symbol of unity and cohesiveness for which the theory of bargain provides the basic framework. This article focuses on the elements of the European Union's external policy, the principles and policy of the European Union, the foreign policy, security strategy, and the common foreign and security policy coupled with the defense strategy of the European Union. It also aims at describing the coherence and consensus of the EU on all important measures with particular reference to foreign and security policy and importance in the world as a global actor.
Concerns and confidences expressed by teaching staff about the shift of medical education to online mode in South India during the COVID 19 pandemic
Authors: Rafi Aboobacker Mohammed , Varghese Pulikkottil Raphael , Kuttichira Praveenlal 
Published: December 2020

Background: Online education is prevalent in the country since the beginning of the 21st century. The outbreak of COVID-19, the government declared lockdown, and subsequent closing of institutions was unexpected, and it forced medical colleges to launch online programs for undergraduate courses. Due to the sudden shifting to online mode, most teaching staff members face the challenges of lacking online teaching experience, early preparation, or support from educational technology teams. This institution was in touch with the teachers and students through online mode, enquiring about their welfare and wellness. The present study focuses on concerns and confidences presented by the medical teaching staff on online medical education.
Method: This study was conducted at Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, a medical college in central Kerala in south India. This institution conducted online classes for undergraduate (UG) medical students through Google classroom and YouTube platforms. There was 186 teaching staff from 21 departments involved in undergraduate (MBBS) teaching in this Institute. In this study, we collected information from the teaching staff about the online classes that they handled. A 27-point survey form was designed using a Google survey and mailed to them. The responses were collected in a week. The data collected was analyzed.
Result: Fifty-one members responded. All responding teachers preferred regular classroom teaching due to the provision for better teacher-student interaction. However, one-third of respondents wanted the continuation of online classes, even after resuming classroom teaching. Out of 51 responses, 24 teachers graded the success of the programs more than 90%. The major suggestions received for further improvement of the program were that the departments provided their hardware and software, centralized online sessions for practical purposes, and collected regular feedback from students.
Conclusion: The successes of our online teaching programs were limited to didactic teaching only. It could not replace the actual patient examination in a clinical setting, which involves communication skills and emotional relationships. This adversary must be converted into an opportunity to develop e-learning programs. This pandemic should open our eyes, so we learn from it and be better prepared for the future.
Robotics in the Workplace
Authors: Hearl Frank J. , Murashov Vladimir , Howard John , Hsiao Hongwei , Sammarco John , Lowe Brian , Luxbacher George 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIn the years since the first robot was patented in 1961, robots and robotic systems have proliferated through many sectors of the economy including manufacturing, logistical support, medical technology, law enforcement, and military applications. Advances in digital technologies, as well as development of core technologies in camera systems, communication systems, sensors, and displays, are changing the capabilities and possible applications of robotics across industries. Robots have the potential to improve quality of life by performing tasks that are fatiguing, infeasible, or dangerous for humans to perform. As robots gains broader applications, there are concerns about potential unintended consequences such as safety, health, and fairness issues for workers. Robots present new challenges and new opportunities for occupational safety and health professionals. This chapter examines the potential hazards and risk‐reduction benefits of using modern robots in the workplace.
Evaluate the performance of four artificial intelligence‐aided diagnostic systems in identifying and measuring four types of pulmonary nodules
Authors: Wu Ming‐yue , Li Yong , Fu Bin‐jie , Wang Guo‐shu , Chu Zhi‐gang , Deng Dan 
Published: December 2020

AbstractPurposeThis study aims to evaluate the performance of four artificial intelligence‐aided diagnostic systems in identifying and measuring four types of pulmonary nodules.MethodsFour types of nodules were implanted in a commercial lung phantom. The phantom was scanned with multislice spiral computed tomography, after which four systems (A, B, C, D) were used to identify the nodules and measure their volumes.ResultsThe relative volume error (RVE) of system A was the lowest for all nodules, except for small ground glass nodules (SGGNs). System C had the smallest RVE for SGGNs, −0.13 (−0.56, 0.00). In the Bland–Altman test, only systems A and C passed the consistency test, P = 0.40. In terms of precision, the miss rate (MR) of system C was 0.00% for small solid nodules (SSNs), ground glass nodules (GGNs), and solid nodules (SNs) but 4.17% for SGGNs. The comparable system D MRs for SGGNs, SSNs, and GGNs were 71.30%, 25.93%, and 47.22%, respectively, the highest among all the systems. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis indicated that system A had the best performance in recognizing SSNs and GGNs, with areas under the curve of 0.91 and 0.68. System C had the best performance for SGGNs (AUC = 0.91).ConclusionAmong four types nodules, SGGNs are the most difficult to recognize, indicating the need to improve higher accuracy and precision of artificial systems. System A most accurately measured nodule volume. System C was most precise in recognizing all four types of nodules, especially SGGN.