bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
State of blood pressure control in adult type 2 diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension: experience from a tertiary care centre of Bangladesh
Authors: Hossen Khan Mohammad Sakhawat , Chy Umme Kulsum , Islam Md Rashedul , Alam Dilruba , Habib Rumana , Latif Zafar Ahmed 
Published: August 2021

Background: Well controlled blood pressure (BP) is associated with decreased risk of kidney disease progression, cardiovascular events and death. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are frequently seen to have low rates of BP control. This study aimed to find out the proportion of adult type 2 diabetic CKD patients with hypertension achieving the goal of target blood pressure.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 105 hypertensive subjects having type 2 diabetes and CKD at the outpatient department of Nephrology, BIRDEM General Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh from May to August, 2012.
Results: The mean age was 55.6 years and maximum numbers of patients were in the age group of 39-66 years. Among 105 subjects, 52.3% were male and rest 47.7% were female. The mean duration of diabetes, CKD and hypertension were 6.73 (±3.22), 3.12 (±2.47) and 3.1 (±1.77) years respectively. The study revealed that ischemic heart disease (30.5%), dyslipidemia (56.1%) and stroke (13.3%) were associated comorbidity along with diabetes and CKD. Mean estimated glomerular filtration rate was 52.19 ml/min. Mean serum creatinine level was 3.4 mg/ dl. It was observed that majority (49.5%) of the study subjects were prescribed at least two drugs to control hypertension. Three anti-hypertensive medications were given in 35.2% subjects. Among 105 study subjects, 25.7% were found to have high systolic blood pressure and 8.8% high diastolic blood pressure. It was observed that only 40% subjects achieved target systolic blood pressure and 68.6% reached the target diastolic pressure for CKD with diabetes. In correlation analysis, it was observed that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure was significantly correlated with age of the subject, duration diabetes and duration of HTN.
Conclusion: From the present study it was seen that both the target systolic and diastolic blood pressure were correlated with numbers of medications used for controlling hypertension but only diastolic blood pressure control was significantly correlated with number of medication used in this present study.
BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 212-217
Growth of Aspergillus and Mucor spp. in sputum culture of a post-COVID patient: fungal infection or colonization? A clinical challenge in COVID-era
Authors: Chowdhury Tufayel Ahmed , Haque Talha Sami Ul , Barai Lovely , Rahim Muhammad Abdur , Ananna Mehruba Alam , Jahan Israt , Iqbal Sarwar 
Published: August 2021

Opportunistic infections, especially invasive fungal infections have emerged as an added health issue in this COVID-era. The dysregulated immune mechanisms in the pathophysiology of COVID-19, its treatment with corticosteroids and other immunomodulatory agents, invasive mechanical ventilation and other forms of ventilatory and oxygen delivery systems, prolonged hospital stay, injudicious use of antimicrobials – all have set the required stages for such infections. Aspergillus spp. and Mucorales are ubiquitous, environmental fungus; may colonize in airways and chronically damaged human lungs, without significant health effects and cause disease, especially in immunocompromized patients. We report case history of a middle aged Bangladeshi man with multiple comorbidities, who presented with fever and respiratory symptoms, four-months after recovery from COVID-19. He had Aspergillus and Mucors on sputum microscopy and cultures; but his response to antibiotics suggested these were colonozations in previously injured lungs by tuberculosis in the form of fibrosis and bronchiectasis. He is well and free of symptoms, two-months since discharge.
BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 218-222
Gastric mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient with fatal outcome
Authors: Chowdhury Md Mainul Hasan , Fatema Kaniz , Ahmed Fatema , Ahmed Kazi Nuruddin , Ahsan ASM Areef , Faruque Mohammad Omar 
Published: August 2021

Mucormycosis is being reported as a serious fungal infection with grave outcomes among patients recovering from corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This condition is a new challenge for the physicians in this pandemic situation. Mucormycosis predominantly occurs among patients with immunosuppression but immunocompetent patients are not immune. Here, we report a case of gastric mucormycosis occurring in an immunocompetent patient during the pre-COVID era. Patient presented with fever and upper gastro-intestinal bleeding. Diagnostic work-up confirmed gastric mucormycosis. His response to medical management was unsatisfactory and he died while awaiting a gastric resection.
BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 223-226
Pulmonary aspergillosis: reports of two cases from a primary care center of Bangladesh
Authors: Podder Chinmay Saha , Chowdhury Nandini , Chowdhury Ananya 
Published: August 2021

Pulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon condition and at the same time very much challenging to diagnose and difficult to treat. Here, we present two cases of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, who presented with with chronic low-grade fever, refractory and distressing cough and haemoptysis. The first patient was diagnosed as having aspergilloma in a pre-existing healed tubercular cavity and the second one with subacute necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis, which simulated as bronchial carcinoma.
BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 227-230
Kulttuuriperintöyrittäjyys maaseudun voimavarana
Authors: Grahn Maarit 
Published: August 2021

Artikkelin aiheena on kulttuuriperintöyrittäjyys maaseutumatkailun kehittämisessä ja kulttuuriperintöprosesseissa. Olen kiinnostunut siitä, mikä saa yrittäjän lähtemään kulttuuriperintöyrittäjäksi, millaisia ominaispiirteitä maaseudun kulttuuriperintöyrittäjyyteen liittyy sekä millaista kulttuuriperintöä yrittäjät hyödyntävät ja millä tavoin. Lisäksi tarkastelen maaseudulla toimivien yrittäjien roolia kulttuuriperinnön välittäjinä ja ylläpitäjinä. Tutkin kulttuuriperintöyrittäjyyttä käyttämällä esimerkkinä pääasiassa matkailualalla toimivia pienyrittäjiä Merikarvialla. Tutkimusaineisto koostuu yrittäjien teemahaastatteluista ja osallistuvasta havainnoinnista, jotka toteutin vuonna 2020. Aineistoa olen analysoinut laadullisen tutkimuksen menetelmin. Tutkimukseni mukaan kulttuuriperintöyrittäjäksi ryhdytään monista eri syistä ja yrittäjien taustat ovat hyvin erilaisia. Kulttuuriset arvot ja kestävä kehitys ovat kuitenkin taloudellisten arvojen rinnalla kaikille yrittäjille tärkeitä toimintaa ohjaavia kriteereitä. Maaseudulla toimivat kulttuuriperintöyrittäjät hyödyntävät liiketoiminnassaan sekä paikallista kulttuuriperintöä että luontoa. Heillä on muiden paikallisten toimijoiden ohella tärkeä rooli paikallisidentiteetin, paikan imagon ja maaseutumatkailun kehittämisessä. Lisäksi kulttuuriperintöä jalostavat yrittäjät toimivat muiden kulttuuriperintötoimijoiden rinnalla kulttuuriperinnön välittäjinä ja ylläpitäjinä. Jalostamalla perintöä eläväksi ja tuottamalla elämyksiä yrittäjät ylläpitävät ihmisten kiinnostusta kulttuuriperintöön ja luontoon.
A Competing Risk Nomogram for Predicting Cancer-Specific Death of Patients With Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma
Authors: Hu Mingbin , Li Xiancai , Gu Weiguo , Mei Jinhong , Liu Dewu , Chen Shaoqing 
Published: August 2021

ObjectivesHerein, we purposed to establish and verify a competing risk nomogram for estimating the risk of cancer-specific death (CSD) in Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma (MSC) patients.MethodsThe data of individuals with MSC used in this study was abstracted from the (SEER) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data resource as well as from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (China). The risk predictors linked to CSD were identified using the CIF (cumulative incidence function) along with the Fine-Gray proportional hazards model on the basis of univariate analysis coupled with multivariate analysis implemented in the R-software. After that, a nomogram was created and verified to estimate the three- and five-year CSD probability.ResultsOverall, 478 individuals with MSC were enrolled from the SEER data resource, with a 3- and 5-year cumulative incidence of CSD after diagnosis of 42.1% and 44.3%, respectively. The Fine-Gray analysis illustrated that age, histological type, N stage, grade, surgery, and T stage were independent predictors linked to CSD in the SEER-training data set (n = 343). These variables were incorporated in the prediction nomogram. The nomogram was well calibrated and it demonstrated a remarkable estimation accuracy in the internal validation data set (n = 135) abstracted from the SEER data resource and the external validation data set (n = 200). The nomograms were well-calibrated and had a good discriminative ability with concordance indexes (c-indexes) of 0.810, 0.761, and 0.755 for the 3- and 5-year prognosis prediction of MSC-specific mortality in the training cohort, internal validation, and external validation cohort, respectively.ConclusionsThe competing risk nomogram constructed herein proved to be an optimal assistant tool for estimating CSD in individuals with MSC.
Pengaruh Strategi Orientasi Pasar terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan (Studi kasus pada Industri Ritel Furniture di Kota Padang)
Authors: Malik Mirza Abdul , Yuliana Liza , Setiawan Fadli 
Published: August 2021

The Covid 19 Pandemic period, from March 2020 to the present. Disrupt company performance in several business sectors in Indonesia. Whether it's small businesses, medium businesses as well as large businesses, even though they are not spared from being affected by the current corona pandemic disaster. In the city of Padang, in addition to basic needs, namely food, secondary needs such as furniture also experienced a decline in demand. Several furniture retail businesses carry out marketing strategy improvement activities to maintain their business performance. One of the company strategies that can be used is a market orientation strategy to improve the company's performance in the future. The company's understanding of the market orientation strategy includes aspects of customers, competitors (Intelligence Generation), good ability to coordinate between functions (Intelligence Dissemination) and provide appropriate responses and responses in formulating the next strategy (responsiveness) within the company. positive and significant contribution to company performance.
Inventarisasi Jenis Pohon Inang Anggrek Epifit di Desa Tompobulu Resort Balocci Taman Nasional Bantimurung Bulusaraung Kabupaten Pangkep Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Sumarni Sumarni , Hiola St. Fatmah , Karim Hilda 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Balocci Resort Banntimurung Bulusaraung National Park is a location that is overgrown with many natural orchids. This research is a descriptive study that aims to determine the type of epiphytic orchid host tree and the distribution of host trees at the Balocci Resort in Bantimurung Bulusearaung National Park. The method used is a survey method. The stages of the research are termining location and observations, collecting data and indetifying spesies. Based on the result; Alstonia scholaris, Sauarauia malayana, Mangifera sp, Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa, Arenga pinnata, Syzygium sp, Elaecarpus angustifolius, Bischofia javanica, Maesea sp, Erythrina subumbrans, Lithocarpus celebicus, Cryptocarya sp, Elmerillia ovalis, Memecylon paniculatum, Ficus benjamina L, Ficus variegate, Ficus fistulosa, Knema laurina, Litsea sp, Uncaria longiflora, Coffea sp, Melicope sp, Planchonella firma, Palaquium lobbianum, and Laportea stimulant which belongs to 19 families. The tree that is overgrows with orchids is Alstonia scholaris, Sauarauia malayana and Ficus benjamina L. the host tree which is used as a place for growth has uneven surface characteristics of the tree, overgrown with nails and generally mossy. Host tree species that have a wide spread on mount Bulusaraung is Sauarauia malayana which is at an altitude of 700-1300 m above sea level. Keywords: host tree, epiphytic, resort balocci, bantimurung bulusaraung national park area
Pengaruh Pemberian Tepung Tempe terhadap Kadar Kolesterol Total Darah Mencit (Mus musculus) Hiperkolesterol
Authors: Rumtal Heryl , Ngitung Rosdiana , A. Mu’nisa A. Mu’nisa 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. This research is experimental which aims to determine the effect of giving Tempe Flour to total blood cholesterol concentration of hypercholesterol mice (Mus musculus). The independent variable of this research Tempe Flour while the dependent variable is the total blood cholesterol concentration of mice (Mus musculus). The subject of this research is 25 male ICR strain (Imprinting Control Region) mice with 3 months age divided 5 treatment groups which are normal group, hypercholesterol group, giving of tempe flour at dose of 10 g / day / BB (P1), 20 g / days / BB (P2) and 25 g / day / BB (P3). Tempe flour is given after the giving of cholesterol feed. All mices blood cholesterol concentration were check after the time of treatment. The result is analyz by using ANOVA with Ducan test. The result of this research show that the giving of Tempe Flour affected the decrease of blood cholesterol concentration of mice (Mus musculus) in dose of 10 g/day/BB,20 g/day/BB and 25 g/day/BB. Dose of 25 g/day/BB showed an effective dose for lowering cholesterol in the research. Keywords: tempe flour, cholesterol, hypercholesterol, mencit (Mus musculus)
Kajian Mitigasi Bencana Tsunami Berbasis Vegetasi di Pantai Tanjung Aan, Lombok Tengah
Authors: Rahayu Slamet Mardiyanto , Andini Arista Suci 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Tanjung Aan Beach is one of the beaches in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (MSEZ), Lombok Island which is prone to tsunami disasters. Moreover, the vegetation on Tanjung Aan Beach has experienced a lot of degradation. Therefore it is necessary to conduct research to determine the types of plants (vegetation) that have the potential to mitigate tsunamis at Tanjung Aan Beach, MSEZ, Central Lombok. The research was conducted with the exploration method (roaming). Based on the research, it can be seen that in Tanjung Aan Beach, Central Lombok there are 3 (types) of plants that have the potential to mitigate the tsunami disaster, namely: Hibiscus tiliaceus, Pandanus utilis, and Terminalia catappa.Keywords: mitigation, tanjung aan beach, tsunami, vegetation
Bioetanol Nira Lontar: Green Energy Alternatif Masa Depan
Authors: Ramly Zakia Asrifah , Akbar Muhammad , Ihsan Muhammad Ikhbar , Bahri Arsad 
Published: August 2021

Abstrak. Meningkatnya jumlah penduduk dunia akan membuat kebutuhan energi negara-negara di dunia meningkat termasuk Indonesia. Ketersediaan minyak bumi Indonesia semakin menipis sehingga untuk memenuhi kebutuhan minyak dalam negeri. Indonesia harus import minyak dari negara lain. Hal ini perlu adanya energi baru dan terbarukan yang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan energi dalam negeri. Salah satu energi baru tersebut yaitu bioetanol. Bioetanol merupakan penyebutan alkohol atau etanol yang bersumber dari bahan hayati, salah satunya adalah nira siwalan. Artikel ini memberikan ulasan tentang bahan bakar alternatif dari fermentasi nira lontar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan data sekunder sebagai sumber datanya. Adapun hasil dari telaah pustaka yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa, tingginya kandungan gula pada nira lontar yang berkisar antara 10-30% menjadikannya potensial untuk dikembangkan menjadi bioetanol. Namun, studi lebih lanjut harus dilakukan untuk menentukan efektivitas dan efisiensi penggunaan bahan bakar dari nira lontar pada mesin-mesin kendaraan.Kata Kunci: Bioetanol, Nira Lontar, Bahan Bakar Alternatif, Energi Terbarukan
Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Jahe Merah (Zingiber Officinale R.) Terhadap Susut Masak Dan Nilai pH Pada Daging Ayam Ras Petelur Afkir dengan Konsentrasi dan Lama Perendaman yang Berbeda
Authors: Rusdi Rusdi , Munir Munir , Nurhaeda Nurhaeda 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. This study aims to determine the effect of red ginger extract (Zingiber Officinale R) on the pH value and cooking losses. The study was conducted in January 2018 at the Laboratory of Animal Product Processing Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry using a factorial Completely Randomized Design (RAL), where factor A (level of red ginger extract and papaya fruit skin) 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% were interacted with a factor B (soaking time) of 5 minutes, 10 minutes and 15 minutes which was repeated three times. The results showed no significant effect (P> 0.05) on the value of cooking losses. The treatment of using red ginger extract (Zingiber Officinale R) as a natural enzyme that had no significant effect (P> 0.05) on the pH value. In factor A (extract level) to the pH value, this can be seen from the average effect of A is J0 = 6.24%, J1 = 6.28%, J2 = 6.26% and J3 = 6.40%. In factor B (duration of immersion) does not affect the pH value that can be seen from the average effect of B is W1 = 6.14, W2 = 6.41 and W3 = 6.34. The conclusion of this study was that the administration of red ginger extract in cooking losses could decrease in the treatment of P3 = 30.46% and the pH did not significantly affect the immersion long red ginger extract.Keywords: Red Ginger Extract, Natural Enzymes, pH Value and Shrinkage of Cook.
Formicidae di Lingkungan Kampus Universitas Islam Al-Azhar
Authors: Syuhriatin Syuhriatin , Rahayu Slamet Mardiyanto 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Indonesia has abundant biodiversity, including ants (Formicidae). This study aims to determine the genus of Formicidae members in the garden of Al- Azhar Islamic University (Unizar), Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. The research was conducted by using the exploration method. Based on the research, there are 4 (four) genera of Formicidae members in the Al-Azhar Islamic University (Uniar) Park, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, namely: Anoplolepis, Paratrechina, Odontoponera, and Lophomyrmex.Keywords: Formicidae, characteristics, Al-Azhar Islamic University
Keragaman Familia Tumbuhan Obat Masyarakat Kota Parepare Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Mutmainnah Alfiyah , Tambaru Elis , Zainuddin Andi Masniawati 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. The research is Diversity of Medicinal Plants Families in the Community of Parepare City, South Sulawesi was conducted in Parepare city on September-October 2020. The ethnobotany research of the Parepare’s people to uncover the local knowledge of the community in utilizing the diversity of plants as medicinal plants. The method used in this research is interview, observation and documentation. Data was collected in four subdistricts in Parepare City, namely Ujung subdistrict, Soreang subdistrict, Bacukiki subdistrict and West Bacukiki subdistrict. The number of informants in this study were 100 people. Ethnobotany data collected in the form of community knowledge about natural resources of plants used as traditional medicinal ingredients. The Parepare’s people use 86 species of plants consisted of 40 families as medicinal materials. Zingiberaceae is the most widely uses species. Parepare’s people used 10 species medicinal plants from Zingiberaceae.Keywords: Diversity, Familia, medicinal plants, inventory, Parepare City, South Sulawesi.
Jamur Makro Ascomycota di TWA Suranadi Lombok Barat
Authors: Sulastri Meilinda Pahriana , Basri Hasan 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Fungal species from the Ascomycota have a very important role, especially in their function as decomposers in the forest ecosystem. This study aims to identify the Ascomycota macrofungi found in TWA Suranadi. This is a descriptive exploratory study using the cruise method. Identification is done by matching the morphological characters with reference books and various scientific journals on macrofungi. Based on the results of the study, 3 species from Xylaria sp.1, Xylaria sp. 2 and Peziza sp.Keywords. fungi, Ascomycota, TWA Suranadi
Perbandingan Total Mikroba Kombucha dengan Variasi Jenis Teh dan Lama Fermentasi
Authors: Khaerah Azrini , Halijah Halijah , Nawir Nurhilmi 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea and sugar. This fermentation is a work of bacteria and yeast consorsia that make a powerful symbiosis cooperation resulting kombucha with quality chemically increased. This kombucha is a healthful beverage for its consumer. Fermentation process can change the tea phisically, such as its taste, colour and flavor. During the fermentation period, the total cell of bacteria and yeast also change. In this research, kombucha is made from 4 different tea, such as black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea. As a result, found that the tea as a substrate and also the fermentation period affect the total of colony and cell of bacteria and yeast. In white tea and black tea kombucha perform decreased of total cell bacteria and yeast by the fermentation period, while in green tea and oolong tea kombucha increased. Keywords. kombucha, fermentation, total microbes, SCOBY, haemacytometer
Distribusi Temporal dan Spatial Arthropoda Pada Berbagai Jenis Tumbuhan Liar di Agroekosistem
Authors: Yamin Muhammad Richsan , Kariimah Siti Annisaa'ul , Ramadhanti Nadya Rizky Nuzul , Wulandari Intan Ayu Idha 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. The purpose of this research were to (1) analyse the temporal and spatial distribution of arthropods in the cassava and eggplant agroecosystem areas. (2) Analysing the temporal and spatial distribution of arthropods in the maize agroecosystem. This research was divided into 2 stations, the first station which is near the trail in the eggplant and corn agroecosystem, while for the second station on the corn agroecosystem, the two research locations are in Maccorawalie Village, Watang Sawitto District, Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi. This research use the analytical method to analyse the observations and also identify the families of each arthropod found, then count the number of arthropods in each species and measure the diversity and abundance of each wild plant found at station 1 and station 2 in the morning and afternoon. The translation of the results obtained from the results of data collection at two stations in two data collection times (morning and afternoon) in the day, where the morning is 06.00-8.00 WITA Zone, while in the afternoon at 16.00-17.30 WITA zone. This is due to abiotic factors such as temperature and humidity, where the temperature in the morning is 23°C with 92% humidity, while the afternoon temperature is 25°C with 77% humidity. Arthropods have a different temporal distribution because this is related to the biological clock in each Arthropod. Biological clock allows Arthropods to determine when to work and rest. The existence of a rhythm in insects resulted in the division of two living groups, known as diurnal (active during the day) and nocturnal. Abiotic factors in the form of light intensity, temperature and humidity, affect the activity patterns of insects that have a certain temperature range, light intensity and humidity in Maccorawalie Village, Watang Sawitto District, Pinrang Regency.Keywords: temporal distribution, spatial distribution, arthropods, agroecosystem.
Pemberian Kompos Jerami dan Tepung Cangkang Telur pada Tanaman Kangkung di Desa Mallinrung Kec. Libureng Kab. Bone Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Ichwan Muhammad Nur , Sutoyo Sutoyo , Purwanti Eny Wahyuning 
Published: August 2021

Abstract. This study was to determine the type of organic fertilizer treatment that can give the best results on kale plants. The independent sample t-test was used to compare the two types of organic fertilizer treatments. The treatments include straw compost and eggshell flour with each treatment being repeated 30 times. The dose of fertilizer used was 26.810 g for each kale plant. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two treatments of organic fertilizers which were given both straw compost and eggshell flour with a dose of 26.810 g on the parameters of the observation of fresh harvest weight and power save plant.Keywords: straw compost, eggshell flour, kale plants