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A survey of medical thoracoscopy practices in India
Authors: Madan Karan , Tiwari Pawan , Thankgakunam Balamugesh , Mittal Saurabh , Hadda Vijay , Mohan Anant , Guleria Randeep 
Published: April 2021

Background:
Medical thoracoscopy (MT) is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for a variety of pleural conditions. There is a lack of literature on prevalent practices of MT in India.

Aims and Objectives:
The objective of the study was to study the prevalent practices of MT in India.

Materials and Methods:
A structured online survey on various aspects of thoracoscopy was designed on the “Google Forms” web software.

Results:
One hundred and eight responses were received, of which 100 respondents performed MT. The majority were pulmonologists, and most had started performing thoracoscopy within the last 5 years. Rigid thoracoscope was the most commonly used instrument. The common indications of procedure included undiagnosed pleural effusion, talc pleurodesis, and adhesiolysis. Local anesthesia with conscious sedation was the preferred anesthetic modality. Midazolam, along with fentanyl, was the most widely used sedation combination. 2% lignocaine was the most commonly used concentration for local infiltrative anesthesia. Nearly two-thirds of the respondents reported having encountered any complication of thoracoscopy. Significant reported complications included empyema, incision/port-site infection, re-expansion pulmonary edema, and procedure-related mortality.

Conclusion:
MT is a rapidly evolving interventional pulmonology procedure in India. There is, however, a significant variation in practice and variable adherence to available international guidelines on thoracoscopy. Formal training programs within India and national guidelines for pleuroscopy considering the local resources are required to improve the safety and yield of this useful modality.
Survival predictors of interstitial lung disease in India
Authors: Singh Sheetu , Bairwa Mohan , Collins Bridget F. , Sharma Bharat Bhushan , Joshi Jyotsana M , Talwar Deepak , Singh Nishtha , Pilania Khushboo , Bhattacharya Parthasarathi , Gupta Neeraj , Chetambath Ravindran , Ghoshal Aloke G. , Kant Surya , Koul Parvaiz A , Dhar Raja , Swarnakar Rajesh , Singh Virendra , Raghu Ganesh 
Published: April 2021

Background:
Predictors of survival for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in the Indian population have not been studied. The primary objective of the study was to assess the Modified-Gender Age and Physiology (M-GAP) score to predict survival in patients with ILD seen in clinical practice. We also analyzed the role of demographic and radiological characteristics in predicting the survival of patients with ILD.

Materials and Methods:
In the ILD India registry, data were collected from 27 centers across 19 cities in India between March 2012 and June 2015. A single follow-up was conducted at 18 centers who agreed to participate in the follow-up in 2017. M-GAP score (range 0–5) was calculated with the following variables: age (≤60 years 0, 61–65 years 1, and >65 years 2), gender (female 0, male 1), and forced vital capacity% (>75% 0, 50%–75% 1, and >75% 2). A score of 0–3 and score of 4 and 5 were classified into Stage 1 and 2, respectively. Other predictors of survival, such as the history of tuberculosis, smoking, and the presence of honeycombing on computed tomography scan, were also evaluated.

Results:
Nine hundred and seven patients were contacted in 2017. Among them, 309 patients were lost to follow-up; 399 were alive and 199 had died. M-GAP was significantly associated with survival. Similarly, other predictors of survival were ability to perform spirometry (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.49, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.34–0.72), past history of tuberculosis (HR: 1.57, 95% CI: 1.07–2.29), current or past history of smoking (HR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.06–2.16), honeycombing (HR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.29–2.55), a diagnosis of connective tissue disease -ILD (HR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.22–0.76), and sarcoidosis (HR: 0.24, 95% CI: 0.08–0.77).

Conclusion:
In a subgroup of patients with newly diagnosed ILD enrolled in ILD India registry and who were available for follow-up, M-GAP score predicted survival. Honeycombing at the time of diagnosis, along with accurate history of smoking, and previous history of tuberculosis were useful indices for predicting survival.
Small-bore catheter is more than an alternative to the ordinary chest tube for pleural drainage
Authors: Hamad Abdel-Mohsen Mahmoud , Alfeky Seham Ezzat 
Published: April 2021

Background:
Pleural collection is a common medical problem. For decades, the chest tube of different designs was the commonly used toll for pleural drainage. Over the past few years, small-bore catheter (SBC) has gained more popularity. We present our experience of using SBCs for the drainage of pleural collection of different etiologies.

Patients and Methods:
A total of 398 small-bore pleural catheters were inserted in 369 patients with pleural collection during the period from January 2013 to October 2019. Data were collected regarding the efficacy of drainage, experienced chest pain, duration of drainage, and the occurrence of complications.

Results:
Malignant associated (59.24%) and parapneumonic (19.57%) effusions constituted the most common causes. The drainage was successful in 382/398 (95.98%) occasions; six cases had incomplete fluid evacuation that required decortications; five cases (1.26%) had nonexpendable lung. Catheter reinsertion was needed due to dislodgment in 2 (0.50%) cases and obstruction in 3 (0.75%) cases. Sixty-two cases (15.58%) experienced chest pain. No patient developed empyema or cellulites at the site of catheter insertion. The duration of drainage ranged from 2 to 7 days, with an average of 3.5 days.

Conclusions:
SBC is equivalent to conventional chest tube for the drainage of pleural collection. Moreover, it has the advantages of less associated pain, versatility of insertion site, and relative safety of the technique in some risky and difficult situations.
Lung preservation in mucoepidermoid carcinoma of tracheobronchial tree
Authors: Bishnoi Sukhram , Puri Harsh Vardhan , Asaf Belal Bin , Pulle Mohan Venkatesh , Kumar Akhil , Kumar Arvind 
Published: April 2021

Introduction:
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a primary salivary gland tumor also arising from nonsalivary gland organs of the body such as submucosal glands of tracheobronchial tree. Surgical resection with negative margins is the treatment of choice. All efforts should be made to preserve as much lung parenchyma as possible, by various bronchoplastic procedures. We present our experience with mucoepidermoid tumors and review their management options including lung preservation techniques and outcome of surgery.

Materials and Methods:
This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively maintained data of 14 patients who underwent surgery for MEC. Their demographic data; clinical presentation; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative details were recorded. All patients underwent contrast-enhanced computed tomography of chest and bronchoscopy as part of workup for diagnosis and to assess the location, size, and extent of tumor; extraluminal component; and status of distal lung parenchyma.

Results:
There were eight male and six female patients. The median age at the time of surgery was 28.36 years (range 22–45 years). The procedures performed included right upper lobectomy and right pneumonectomy in one patient each, left main bronchus sleeve resection in six patients, left upper sleeve lobectomy in three patients, and carinal resection and reconstruction of neo carina in three patients. Twelve (85.7%) of our patients underwent lung-preserving surgery. The median hospital stay and chest tube removal duration was 4 and 3 days, respectively. The median tumor size was 1.91 cm (range 1–8 cm). The median follow-up was 24 months (ranging from 6 to 78 months).

Conclusion:
Radical surgery to achieve R “0” resection with aggressive emphasis on lung preservation is the mainstay of treatment of MEC. Greater awareness of these tumors is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and to prevent delaying of potential complete resection of MEC.
Sistem Informasi Tenaga Kerja Kontrak Pada Biro Jasa Di PT. Villa Jaya Abadi
Authors: Pahlevi Heru , Zulham Zulham , Rusydi Ibnu 
Published: April 2021

Abstrak - PT. Villa Jaya Abadi adalah perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang penyediaan tenaga kerja yang telah berkerja sama dengan banyak perusahaan besar. PT. Villa Jaya Abadi menyediakan tenaga kerja, Buruh Harian Lepas (BHL), Kontrak Kerja Waktu Tertentu (Proyek), Pekerjaan Borongan, Karyawan Tetap, Satuan Pengamanan (Satpam), Cleaning Service, Office Boy, Office Girl, dan Driver. Penggunaan Microsoft Exel dalam pengolahan proses bisnis pada PT. Villa Jaya Abadi masih kurang efektif dan efesien dalam melakukan pendataan absensi dan perhitungan gaji pada karyawan, hingga ke pembuatan laporan. Namun pada proses absensi, perusahaan masih menggunakan absensi manual dengan mencatat absen pada setiap harinya. Absen yang dilakukan untuk menghitung jam kerja mereka yang diperlukan pada saat penggajian. Karena proses absensi yang masih di data dalam manual membuat data yang diterima oleh pimpinan perusahaan masih sangat lambat dan dapat beresiko kehilangan data, sehingga pemrosesan untuk menghasilan informasi pun menjadi lambat. Untuk mempermudah dalam pengolahan data dan informasi tenaga kerja kontrak yaitu absensi, penggajian dan pembuatan laporan. Maka di butuhkan sebuah sistem yang dapat memudahkan perusahaan untuk mengelola data dan informasi tenaga kerja kontrak pada PT. Villa Jaya Abadi. Kunci : Sistem Informasi Kepegawaian, Tenaga Kerja Kontrak, PT. Villa Jaya Abadi
Analisis SWOT sebagai Dasar Perumusan Strategi Pemasaran Berdaya Saing (Studi Kasus pada Dasom Beauty & Me Nail Surabaya)
Authors: Halawa Erniwati 
Published: April 2021

Dasom Beauty & Me Nail Surabaya berada pada kuadran 1, posisi ini menandakan perusahaan yang kuat dan berpeluang maka strategi yang harus diterapkan adalah SO yaitu : Meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kepada pelanggan dan membangun hubungan dekat sehingga pelanggan tetap kembali karena pelayanan adalah hal dasar untuk memasarkan suatu produk, Meningkatkan produk yang beragam sehingga dapat menjadi nilai tambah terhadap pelanggan, Mempertahankan sistem administrasi sehingga proses dalam setiap treatment lebih efesien dan efektif. Adapun strategi bersaing menggunakan Matrik Internal-Eksternal yaitu : Memberikan potongan atau diskon di waktu tertentu sehingga dapat bersaing dengan perusahaan yang sejenis, meningkatkan pengembangan inovasi model kecantikan serta cara treatment baru, meningkatkan pengetahuan dan penguasaan terhadap karyawan, karna karyawan adalah ujung tombak jalannya perusahaan, meningkatkan produk yang beragam sehingga dapat menjadi nilai tambah terhadap pelanggan.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia berdasarkan Islamicity Performance Index Periode 2015-2019
Authors: Kurniawan Fakhry Hafiyyan , Mahri A. Jajang W. , Al Adawiyah Rumaisah Azizah 
Published: April 2021

Islamic Commercial Banking in Indonesia generally has not fully carry out business activities in accordance with sharia provisions. Therefore, there is a need for a performance measurement tool that is able to express spiritual and social values embodied in Islamic banks. The purpose of this study is to describe the performance of Islamic banking based on Islamicity Performance Index. This research is a quantitative research using descriptive analysis. The data used in this research is secondary data. The study population was Islamic banks in Indonesia during the period 2015-2019, with a sample of twelve banks. Sampling was done by using purposive sampling method. The results showed Panin Dubai Sharia Bank was the best bank in the Profit Sharing Ratio (PSR) indicator. The value of Zakat Performance Ratio (ZPR) in Islamic banking in Indonesia is still low. BNI Sharia is the bank with the highest average value for the ZPR indicator. Equitable Distribution Ratio (EDR) indicates that Mandiri Sharia Bank has the highest average value. Directors-Employees Welfare Ratio (DEWR) shows that BTPN Sharia have fairly high levels of disparity between directors and employees. IIR and IsIR shows that in general Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia have carried out businesss performance in the halal sector. Meanwhile, overall, it received a satisfactory predicate. This research is expected to be taken into consideration for the related institutions to apply the performance measurement of Islamic Commercial Banking in accordance with the concept of Islamicity Performance Index, and be taken into consideration in taking policy measures in accordance with the concept of sharia that will be used in the future.
Ultrasound screening for cervical, abdominal and scrotal malignant and benign abnormalities in children
Authors: Jedrzejewski Grzegorz , Zaucha-Prazmo Agnieszka , Matera Albert , Wozniak Magdalena , Inglot Marcin , Pietkiewicz Mikolaj , Wieczorek Andrzej , Kowalczyk Jerzy 
Published: April 2021

IntroductionUltrasonography plays an important role in evaluation of many diseases in pediatric population. The noninvasiveness of the method allows to its wide use in children. It is a first-line diagnostic test for detecting lymphadenopathy, benign and malignant abnormalities of the thyroid gland, abdominal structures or testes in boys. The Ultrasound Screening Program “No to Cancer in Children” was introduced to detect neoplastic lesions and possible developmental disorders in children with no symptoms to allow early diagnosis.Material and methodsThe children were scanned in special mobile ambulance - Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, equipped with two high-tech ultrasound devices. Ultrasound scans, including cervical, abdominal, pelvical and scrotal ultrasound were performed in population of asymptomatic children. In the years 2006-2019, 67.594 children, 34.892 boys and 32.702 girls aged from 9 months to 6 years were examined.ResultsTotally, 18.544 various abnormalities were detected. In case of the neck they were found in 7542 children, which represent nearly 11.2% of all patients. Changes in abdominal ultrasound were found in 4.496 cases (6.65%). Abnormalities of the male reproductive system were detected in 6.474 boys (18.5%). Twelve tumors were detected.ConclusionsScreening has proved to be very useful for the early identification cancerous as well as precancerous lesions. It is also worth continuing for a reason of effective detection of other childhood anomalies.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Document Managemen System pada LKP ITC-PCB Berbasis WEB Menggunakan UML dan PHP
Authors: Destriana Rachmat , Taufiq Rochmat , Suryana Bintang Eka 
Published: April 2021

Dalam suatu lembaga baik swasta maupun pemerintah dalam melakukan kegiatannya tidak terlepas dari kegiatan surat-menyurat, karena surat mempunyai fungsi dan peranan penting dalam saranan pencapaian tujuan dari perusahaan/ instansi yang bersangkutan tidak hanya sebagai alat komunikasi, melainkan sebagai bukti otentik atas kegiatan yang telah dilakukan.
Pada LKP ITC-PCB pengelolaan surat masih mengalami beberapa kendala, yaitu tidak adanya database surat, jadi susah dalam hal pencarian surat tersebut jika sewaktu-waktu dibutuhkan Adapun metode penelitian yang saya gunakan menggunakan metode waterfall. Permasalahan yang dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah tentang membangun Sistem Manajemen Dokumen.
Dari hasil penelitian yang saya jalani, banyak manfaat yang saya peroleh diantaranya bertambah wawasan saya tentang membangun sistem manajemen dokumen secara struktur dan terkomputerisasi, serta menambah ilmu untuk dunia kerja kelak yang akan saya jalani nantinya.
Tinjauan Pustaka Sistematis terhadap Basis Data MongoDB
Authors: Renaldi Renaldi , Cahyo Santoso Billy , Natasya Youzy , Willian Steven , Alfando Fladianand 
Published: April 2021

Istilah NoSQL di dunia IT sudah mulai terkenal di bidang basis data. Basis data SQL dan NoSQL memilki perbedaan yang cukup signifikan.Model data yang digunakan basis data SQL yaitu berupa tabel, yang tersusun atas baris dan kolom. Basis data SQL manapun pasti model data yang sama dalam menyimpan arsip datanya, yaitu melalui tabel. Hal ini berbeda dengan basis data NoSQL. No SQL memilki arti non SQL atau not only SQL yang artinya ditujukan pada penggunaan model data alternatif selain tabular (relasi antar tabel). Tergantung basis datanya, basis data NoSQL bisa berupa dokumen, grafik ataupun nilai kunci. Salah basis data NoSQL yang sudah banyak dikenal orang yaitu MongoDB. MongoDB adalah basis data NoSQL yang bersifat document based, artinya hanya tersusun atas koleksi dan dokumen. Paper ini tertulis tentang karakteristik MongoDB, Kelebihan dan kekurangan MongoDB, Aplikasi yang sudah menggunakan MongoDB, serta beberapa contoh query yang di gunakan di MongoDB. Dengan paper ini, penulis berharap pembaca bisa mengerti dengan benar apa itu MongoDB serta implementasinya.
Los resultados contraproducentes de las políticas antipandillas
Authors: Aguilar Jeannette 
Published: April 2021

El presente artículo analiza algunos de los principales efectos de la implementación de políticas antipandillas en El Salvador. En este contexto, se destacan las complejas transformaciones experimentadas por la organización pandillera: los cambios en el estereotipo y el modo de ser pandillero, la expansión de los espacios de control territorial y el agravamiento en el ejercicio de la violencia criminal ; esto último expresado tanto en el crecimiento de los índices de homicidios como en el surgimiento de nuevas formas de criminalidad.
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Nexus Between Uptake of Courses and Finance Availability on Success of Expansion Strategies in Public Training Institutions: A Case Study of Kenya Medical Training College
Authors: Musango Paul Chandoo , Kimwetich Daniel K. 
Published: April 2021

This study investigates the influence of uptake of courses and finance availability on the expansion strategies in public training institutions with reference to the Kenya Medical Training College. The specific objectives of the study are to: reveal the influence of uptake of courses on the success of expansion strategies in the public training institutions and; assess the influence of finances on the success of expansion strategies in the public training institutions. This study is based on the Ansoff Growth Matrix (AGM) and the theory of customer responsiveness. It adopts the descriptive survey design. The study focuses on 2393 KMTC officers from the 73 KMTC campuses in Kenya, 42 ministries of health officials in the 42 counties that have KMTC campuses and 42 local leaders from those counties that have KMTC campuses. The total targeted study participants were thus 2477. From these, 10% (248 persons) were sampled. The study used purposive and stratified random sampling techniques to obtain the study sample. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and interviews. Data from questionnaires were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and means) were used to describe the central tendencies of the data. In addition, inferential statistics (Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression Analysis) were also used. Data from key informants were analysed using content analysis techniques. The findings show that the two study variables influenced the success of expansion strategies at KMTC campuses. In this regard, Pearson correlation shows that there was statistical significant relationship between uptake of courses (r=.308, p<0.001) and; finance availability (r=0.673, p<0.001) and success of expansion strategies. These findings show that finance availability was the strongest factor that influenced the success of expansion strategies. As such, the success of expansion strategies can only be successful if the college put in place strategies aimed at ensuring that there were sufficient finances. This could go on to enhance the development of facilities and equipping them. An effort aimed at ensuring that new campuses had a high intake of students could also contribute to the level of success of expansion strategies at KMTC. High intakes could enhance the revenue generation, further enhancing the funding and success of new KMTC campuses.
Manajemen Konflik dalam Rumah Tangga Isteri yang Bekerja
Authors: Gussevi Sofia 
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dari hasil observasi awal penulis yaitu gugatan cerai oleh isteri kepada suaminya mendominasi kasus perceraian yang terjadi di Pengadilan Agama Purwakarta. Ini terjadi pada mayoritas isteri yang be-kerja di luar rumah. Berbeda dengan hal itu, di Perum Citra Permata Sakinah banyak isteri yang bekerja di luar rumah seperti di kantor pemerintahan, swasta, pabrik dan lainnya yang terikat dengan waktu yang sudah ditentukan. Walaupun mereka terikat dengan waktu tertentu, bahkan isteri yang bekerja di pabrik yang terikat dengan tiga sift yaitu sift pagi, siang dan malam tetapi mereka tidak mengalami permasalahan yang berarti, apalagi sampai kepada perceraian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui konflik yang terjadi dalam rumah tangga isteri yang bekerja dan untuk mengetahui manajemen konflik yang diterapkan dalam rumah tangga isteri yang bekerja tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Berdasarkan analisis hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk konflik yang terjadi dalam rumah tangga isteri yang bekerja Perum Citra Permata Sakinah berupa perdebat-an/pertengkaran dan tidak saling tegur sapa dengan pasangan. Konflik yang terjadi dalam rumah tangga tersebut disebabkan antara lain karena perbedaan pendapat, kecemburuan pasangan, keadaan ekonomi rumah tangga serta faktor eksternal: pihak ketiga, orang tua serta lingkungan. Selanjutnya konflik yang terjadi dalam rumah tangga tersebut dapat mendatangkan dampak negatif antara lain terhambatnya komunikasi antar pihak yang berkonflik, terganggunya kerjasama dalam rumah tangga, serta timbulnya rasa ketidak-puasan dalam berumah tangga. Selain itu juga dapat berdampak positif di antaranya memandang bahwa konflik merupakan nikmat dari Allah SWT., penyesuaian diri dengan lingkungan rumah tangga, lebih berhati-hati dalam bertindak di kemudian hari, serta sebagai langkah intropeksi diri dalam rumah tangga. Selanjutnya manajemen konflik yang diterapkan isteri yang bekerja yaitu dengan cara pendekatan terhadap hal yang melatarbelakangi konflik ter-sebut, bermusyawarah mencari solusi baik dengan pasangan maupun melibat-kan pihak ketiga misalnya orang tua, berdiam diri mengintrospeksi kesalahan sendiri yang mengakibatkan konflik tersebut muncul, serta saling pengertian terhadap kebiasaan dari masing-masing pasangan. Dengan demikian, gaya manajemen konflik yang diterapkan yaitu gaya kolaborasi.