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Utility of non-serum liquid media against conventional human serum in germ tube production test
Authors: Siddabathuni Aruna , Pratyusha Yakasiri Hyma 
Published: April 2020

: , a predominant yeast pathogen can be easily distinguished from other non-albicans species in a diagnostic laboratory based on their property to produce germ tubes using human serum as a routine substrate. As usage of human serum is accompanied with risk of transmission of blood-borne viral infections, several other media were employed by many clinical laboratories. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of four commonly used non-serum liquid media relative to fresh human serum in germ tube (GT) productivity among various Candida isolates. A total of 146 Candida isolates (96 ; 47 ; 3 ) identified by conventional methods were assessed for germ tube production in five types of media namely peptone water, Mueller Hinton broth, Trypticase soy broth, Brain Heart infusion broth and fresh human serum . Results obtained in different media for germ tube production in all Candida isolates were analysed for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy.All the Candida isolates showed 100% specificity and PPV in all the five-liquid media. Highest performance in germ tube production (96%) in isolates was found in Trypticase soy broth followed by fresh human serum (95%). Trypticase soy broth was shown to have 96% sensitivity and 97% accuracy for germ tube formation comparable to human serum with 95% sensitivity and 96.5% accuracy. Trypticase soy broth can be suggested as a choice medium for GT production in diagnostic mycology.
A study on serological and hematological parameters in dengue fever in a tertiary care hospital of North Kerala
Authors: Rajeevan Sumita , Mustaq Ahmed Syed , Pai J Ramakrishna , A Aswathy , V Rajeevan 
Published: April 2020

Dengue fever is one of the major public-health concerns in India and it has shown an increasing trend in Kerala since 2006. This study is aimed to study the serological and hematological parameters of patients with dengue fever in a tertiary referral center and teaching hospital.A retrospective study was performed, during the period of three years, from January 2016 to December 2018. A total of 2126 serum samples from clinically probable cases of dengue were added in the study. All the samples included were tested for NS1 antigen, IgM, and IgG antibodies, using the immunochromatographic test (ICT) Dengue Day 1 Test (J.Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi). Laboratory tests of dengue positive parameters and its hematological profile was co-related.Out of 2126, 393 samples (18.48%) were positive for dengue. Among them 383 (97.45%) were grouped as primary dengue infection, 10 (2.54%) as secondary dengue infection. Higher rate of cases were in males and the age group of 21years to 30 years were chiefly affected. Maximum cases were found in monsoon and post monsoon seasons. Leucopenia and thrombocytopenia was more consistently associated with dengue infectionThrombocytopenia and leucopenia are prima facie and are indicators for provisional and initial diagnosis of dengue infection. Defining primary and secondary dengue infection will be helpful to clinicians for optimal management to achieve a favorable outcome.
Evaluation of antibodies to hepatitis B(Anti HBs) titres in health care workers in a Tertiary care centre
Authors: Angali Neelima , Iftekhar Wajiha , Ram Mohan MVNL , Ahmed Basheer , D Teja V 
Published: April 2020

To evaluate the anti-HBs titres among medical students and Health Care Workers (HCW) who are vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus and find the level of protection among HCWs.The study was done at the Department of Microbiology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences. The study group included residents from various medical and surgical departments, lab assistants and research fellows. It was a prospective cross sectional study.A total of 56 subjects were included in the study ,all were Hbs antigen negative and vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Out of 56 subjects, 50(89%) had titres in the protective range (&#62;10mIU/ml), 2(3.57%) had titres &#60;10mIU/ml and titres were not detected in 4(7.14%).All health care workers though vaccinated should regularly check the titres for optimum protection. Health care workers who are at a higher risk of exposure to Hepatitis B should be vaccinated and have their titres monitored every 5 years.
MOTIVES OF THE EGYPTIAN EDUCATION FUTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN 2020 AND 2030
Authors: Singer Nermeen , El-Sayed Mahmoud El-Farahaty 
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The current study aims to identify the engines of the future of Egyptian education to achieve the fourth goal of the United Nations Convention on Sustainable Development. Methodology: The research followed the analytical method in the comparative analysis of the future of Egyptian education between 2020 and 2030. Main Findings: The results of the research, in addition to the conclusions of researchers from the literature and previous studies, stressed on the importance of the existence of ten motives for the future of education for sustainable development 2030. Applications of this study: This research attempts to address this dilemma through the perspectives and engines of education for sustainability. Where teachers can meet the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach to enhance knowledge and positive attitudes towards appropriate action for sustainability in relevant, meaningful, exciting, and creative ways, this research offers experiences that allow pupils to become more connected to nature, develop children's sense of practical orientation that embraces positive attitudes, change behaviour and hope for the child's future. Novelty/Originality of this study: There is no research or studies that addressed the motives of the Egyptian education future for sustainable development.
A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTS’ MOTIVATION ON DYSLEXIC CHILDREN’S SCHOOL GOING BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Abdul Muin Juhri , Riyanto  , Budi Wibowo Satryo 
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify the type of dyslexia students have and the relationship with motivation given by parents for dyslexic students to go to school. Methodology: This type of research is associative quantitative research with correlational design. Where the total number of the sample from this study were 48 students and parents’with details of 35 male students and 13 female students who were taken based on purposive sampling techniques and 48 students' parents, data were then analyzed with the help of SPSS 21 application to look for descriptive statistics in the form of mean, min, and max as well as the relationship between parents' motivation and dyslexic children. Main Findings: From the results of the analysis that has been done, there is a relationship between parents' motivation in fostering the interests of dyslexic children, this is reinforced by the results of dyslexia indicators of PA type with good categories of 64.6% (31 of 48) students, RAN indicators with good categories of 58.3 % (28 out of 48) students, WM indicators with good categories were 62.5% (30 out of 48) students, and parents' motivation for dyslexic children had a useful category of 60.4% (30 out of 48) students. Applications of this study: For this reason, it is recommended that parents of children with dyslexia children give more attention or motivation than normal healthy children. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this study, the renewal is looking at the types of dyslexia students, both those of type Phonological Awareness, Rapid Automatized Naming, Working Memory, as well as the relationship with the motivation of parents in motivating children with dyslexia.
TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TO SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: F Firman , Wulan Tersta Friscilla , Riantoni Cicyn , Ayu Sekonda Fellicia 
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the study: This study aimed to investigate the teachers' attitudes to special needs students and also the contribution that will be useful in inclusive education.
Methodology: This study used qualitative methods. The research subjects were five general teachers who teach students with special needs in inclusive education in Jambi, Indonesia. The sampling procedure was used for purposive sampling. The data were collected by a semi-structured interview with five teachers from different backgrounds of teaching. The recorded interview data were transcribed. The documents were then studied, labelled, and elucidated comprehensively.
Main Findings: The result of the research revealed that teachers’ attitude to special need students is good. In addition, the contribution of the teachers’ attitudes is formed from this research, such as the transformation of the value of each student, the strategies of the teachers like seating arrangement, the using of the different curriculum, teaching aids and rapport.
Applications of this study: To achieve education for all and education equality, the government in Indonesia increases the number of inclusive education. The findings of this research are expected to add new knowledge to the scope of inclusive education especially in EFL contexts. Theoretically, the results of this study are expected to provide some references and contributions for the study on special needs students in inclusive education.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This issue becomes a new atmosphere for teachers, especially for EFL teachers in teaching the various students. It is essential to know teachers' attitudes to special needs students in the context of inclusive education because that aspect will be piloting to the contribution of the teaching and learning process.
HIGH IMPACT VENTURES ON TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE TO MEET EMPLOYER’S EXPECTATION
Authors: Soundararajan Gopalakrishnan 
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: The study aims to focus on all students to engage in progressive ways to attain global competition, to facilitate teachers to concentrate different cohort of students in term of ethnicity, disability, age, socio-economic status, prior educational experience, migrant and nationality, and to support teachers to identify proper academic support system, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, teaching pedagogies, tools, and techniques.
Methodology: This study provides various reviews of literature from the various perspective of teaching approach, learning activities, modern supportive learning system, assessment, feedback system and professional development in a specialized discipline.
Main Findings: This paper finds how teachers to develop their teaching pedagogy and learning environment to facilitate student’s freedom to think and imagine their way in which will help students to fit themselves in the societal requirements and make students be a more responsible, accountable and confident person and citizens for the country. Teachers can apply a different range of approaches such as mentoring individuals and groups, supervising, coordinating, leadership roles, etc.
Applications of this study: This research is significant to resolve the issues faced by teachers in the global teaching and learning environment. It will support teachers to experience a more effective learning environment among different cohorts of the student to meet the required skill sets in a global context. The study can be applying in core areas like designing or planning programs, teaching and learning support systems, assessment, module feedback, learning environment and continuous professional development to teachers. This study will influence and improve students learning from the perspective of teachers, learners, government, industry and professional staff.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This research used different approaches suitable to the global teaching context and diverse learning community in the higher education system. According to the emerging changes and high demand skills in the various industrial sector, the appropriate level of the subject area needs to inculcate in the academic program.
EDUCATION THROUGH ART IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITY: STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS VALUES THROUGH ILLUSTRATION ARTWORKS
Authors: Nugrahani Rahina , Triyanto  , Ibnan Syarif Muhammad , Rohendi Rohidi Tjetjep 
Published: April 2020

Purpose: The article analyzes the illustration artworks produced by Virtual Community Hijabographic as a media to disseminate religious values. Hijabographic as one of the Muslim women's communities in Indonesia is one of the pioneer virtual communities that creates various illustration artworks aimed to perform da’wah on social media Instagram, also as a media to ingrain Islamic values.
Methodology: The primary method is virtual ethnography; we use it to uncover social interactions between members of the Hijabographic community that creates a natural response and a stimulus for community members to express it in the form of illustration artworks published through social media.
Result: The results showed that the illustration artworks by Hijabographic are medium to achieve educational goals, in this case, is religious education. Illustration artwork is not merely created to fulfill the purpose of art, but also as a tool to find the self-fulfillment of illustrators in performing da’wah (proselytization), transmitting Islamic values and to foster awareness of other Muslim females to become pious individuals.
Applications: This research can be used by virtual communities, scholars and visual arts learners.
Novelty/Originality: Building on the insight that illustration artworks by virtual community Hijabographic become a new model to perform da’wah on social media. These illustration artworks influence a member's aesthetic experience and personal's understanding of strengthening Islamic values.
WHICH IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEREST? A COMPARISON OF TWO KINDS of ACTION RESEARCH
Authors: Sari Melati Inaya , Jaenudin Ahmad , Widyastuti Umi 
Published: April 2020

Purpose of the study: This study introduced a new learning model called GEPPRAK (Grup: Group, Eksplorasi: Exploration, Pengembangan Ide: Idea Development, Penyusunan dan Presentasi Rencana Usaha: Preparation and Presentation of the Business Plan, Aksi dan Kompetisi: Action and Competition)and compared higher education students' interest change in entrepreneurship through the application of the GEPPRAK learning model and the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model.
Methodology: This research was quantitative research with an experimental research design. The design in this study was the true experimental design using pre-test and post-test control group design. Data collection used documentation, observation, and questionnaire. Data analysis techniques in this study used an independent sample t-test using IBM SPSS 22.
Main Findings: The results showed that entrepreneurship learning using the GEPPRAK learning model proved to be able to improve entrepreneurial interest better than the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in the experimental class in this study.
Applications of this study: The results of this study can be used by teachers and lecturers as a reference for the selection of entrepreneurship learning models in schools and universities.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The GEPPRAK learning model is a new learning model developed in Indonesia so that it still needs to be tested for its effectiveness in improving students’ entrepreneurial interest.
Game-Based Rehabilitation Program for Community-Based Centers in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Latif Rubijesmin , Ismail Rozita , Mohd Mahidin Eze Manzura 
Published: April 2020

Rehabilitation and intervention therapy is a program medically structured for disabled patients due to unfortunate events or born with disabilities. Rehabilitation and intervention therapy require prolonged, continuous, and intensive recovery activities that can be time-consuming, difficult, costly, and tedious. Based on studies conducted, rehabilitation and intervention programs are not well-received by many patients due to some reasons. Hence, innovative home-based and community-based rehabilitation and intervention programs are to be advocated and endorsed to engage these disabled patients continuing their required treatments for better success in rehab. Focus groups consist of three community-based rehabilitation centers in Putrajaya, Malaysia, were studied; the goal is to investigate the objectivity of current rehabilitation and intervention programs held. Rehabilitation and intervention programs conducted are designed and implemented based on the disability types of each patient (trainees), executed by teachers, and also professional therapists. Among the many programs held, it had been identified that for revamp; it can be done within one of the programs, which will boost the current rehabilitation and intervention program; the focus should be at the Prepare for School program. The program focuses on younger trainees (aged 5 - 9 years old), preparing them to enter school. The program uses multimedia courseware as one medium of delivery. Respondents highly recommended that there is a need to infuse and improve the current game elements within the courseware. The change is imperative and necessitated for community-based rehabilitation and intervention program.
Application of Mangosteen Peel Extract (Garcinia mangostana L) As Feed Additive in Ration for Performance production and Egg Quality of Sentul Chicken
Authors: Widjastuti Tuti , Setiawan Iwan , Abun - , Asmara Indrawati Y. , Balia Roostita L. 
Published: April 2020

Sentul chicken is a specific local chicken from the Ciamis region in West Java and a dual-purpose type that can be utilized for eggs and meat production. The use of antibiotics continuously for maintenance to prevent and treat disease in Sentul chicken can lead residues in meat and eggs. To wean farmers for the antibiotic, it is necessary to find a natural antibiotic derived from herbal plants that Mangosteen Peel Extract (MPE). Mangosteen Peel Extract (MPE) is containing xanthone compounds like antioxidants and antimicrobials. This research was held to find out the effect of mangosteen peel extract on feed consumption, hen day production, feed conversion, and egg quality. This research used 40 female chickens aged seven months, which was kept in cages until three months, and each cage contains 2 chickens. The method used was a completely randomized design with four treatments namely P0 (ration without MPE), P1 (ration with 67 ml/kg MPE addition), P2 (addition of 100 ml/kg MPE) and P3 (addition of 133 ml/kg MPE) with five replications. Furthermore, treatment differences were tested using Duncan Multiple Range Test. The measured variables were feed consumption, egg weight, hen day production, feed conversion, thick of shell, egg yolk color, and egg cholesterol. The results showed the addition of MPE 133 ml/kg ration had a significant effect on egg production, egg weight, feed conversion, the thickness of eggshell, the color of egg yolk, and egg cholesterol but not significant to feed consumption, yolk index score and Haugh unit. It can be concluded that MPE can be used as a feed additive until 133 ml/kg ration to gave the best on production and egg quality of Sentul chicken.
Nutrient Properties of Tithonia-enriched Liquid Organic Fertilizer as Affected by Different Types of Animal Feces and Its Effects on Fresh Weight of Loose-leaf Lettuce (Lactuva sativa L.)
Authors: Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi , Muktamar Zainal , Setyowati Nanik , Chozin Mohammad , Sudjatmiko Sigit 
Published: April 2020

Liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) has been increasingly practiced in organic vegetable production. Cattle feces, incubated with other organic materials, are generally used as a source of nutrients for LOF production. However, other animal feces are abundantly available and might substitute cattle feces. The experiment was established to determine the effects of four animal feces on nutrient contents of tithonia-enriched LOF and its effects on the fresh weight of loose-leaf lettuce. After five weeks of incubation, the nutrient contents of LOF were analyzed. A field experiment was further established to evaluate loose-leaf lettuce responses to all LOF types. Results indicated that pH, N-total, P, K, Mg, and Ca contents, except for C-organic, in all types of LOF did not significantly different. Both LOF of cattle and goat feces have similar C-organic contents (1.02 and 0.96%, respectively) and significantly higher than of chicken and buffalo feces (0.75 and 0.70%, respectively). All types of LOF had pH ranged from 6.66 to 6.97, N-total ranged from 1.09 to 1.26%, P ranged from 1.44 to 2.78%, K ranged from 0.57 to 0.61%, Mg-ex ranged from 0.01 to 0.02%, and Ca-ex ranged from 0.03 to 0.04%. This experiment suggested that the use of cattle feces for LOF production was only replaceable with goat feces. All types of LOFs produced similar lettuce fresh weight plot-1 with the order of buffalo, chicken, goat, and cattle-based LOFs. The fresh weight of loose-leaf lettuce produced with Buffalo-based LOF was 27.5% higher than those of cattle-based LOF.
Effect of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation on Pregnancy outcome at Benghazi, Libya
Authors: M. Ziuo Fatma Yousuf , Alfituri Aisha , Elzwei Samia , M Senussi Abdel Hamid 
Published: April 2020

The aim of the study to assess the effect of iron and folic acid intake during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal health status at delivery at El-jomhoria hospital in Benghazi 2013.
Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of delivered mothers at Al-jomhuria hospital in Benghazi during 2013.The sample size was 203 delivered mothers. The
Results: The study revealed that 90.6% of pregnant women received folic acid and 89.7% iron. The study reported a significant effect of iron intake on maternal health status at delivery (odds ratio= 5.9, CI (1.3-26.7). Also, the study reported a significant relation between the incidence and type of congenital anomalies and folic acid intake during pregnancy (X22=9.8 & P=0.007), while reported no significant relation with iron intake. Conclusion: iron and folic acid supplementation can reduce maternal and child complications at delivery and neonatal period. The study recommends pre-pregnancy folic acid intake and iron and folic acid supplementations for every pregnant woman to prevent congenital anomalies and maternal and child complications during delivery.