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Assessment of Vitamin D Level in Sera of Primary School Students in Babylon Province
Authors: Hasani Najlaa Jawad 
Published: April 2019

The spread of insufficiency of vitamin D may expose primary students at hazard for bone development, innate and adaptive immune responses, and increases risk of certain chronic diseases. The study provides an examination of the pervasiveness of 3 levels of sera 25(OH)D (≥30, 29-20, and <20 ng/ml) in students at the age 6 to 13 years. The data highlights that several of children in the Babylon city have levels of 25(OH)D some consider low and that urban girls have a lower record 25(OH)D. The serum is used to estimate the circulating level of vit.D by using microplate technique. Serum level 25(OH)D for children age 6 to 13 years is 28.77 ± 11.51ng/ml. Girls have suboptimal levels of 25(OH)D (25.96±9.95 ng/ml (95% CI:10.39-2.74) in comparison with the boys (32.53±12.44 [95% CI:5.75-2.29). The prevalence of levels at <10 ng/ml is 15%, less 20 ng/ml is 56%, and less 30 ng/ml is 29%. The predominance of sera '25(OH)D levels of <30 ng/ml is higher among boys (43%) in comparison with the girls (32%); urban (45%) in comparison with rural (30%). Based on a delegate test of Babylon kids of primary students, many children have inadequate levels of 25(OH)D.
Some Properties of a Class of Harmonic Multivalent Functions Defined by an Integral Operator
Authors: AL-khafaji Aqeel Ketab , Atshan Waggas Galib , Abed Salwa Salman 
Published: April 2019

Some properties of a class of harmonic multivalent functions defined by an integral operator are introduced, like, coefficient estimates, distortion property, extreme points, inclusion results and closure under an integral operator for this class are obtained.
Effect of Foliar Application of Seaweed Extract and Zincon Productivity of Dahlia hybrida cv. Albion
Authors: Alkarawi Hassan Hadi , Abd Alkadim Sabaa Jawad 
Published: April 2019

An experiment for the agricultural season 2017 was carried out in pots in the Autumn season to study the effect of application three levels of Sea Top foliar fertilizer (0, 50,and 100 gm.L-1) and Three levels of zinc (zinc sulfate) was ( 0, 30, and60 mg. L-1) with three times spraying intervals every20 days for some of the growth and yield parameters of the Dahlia cv. Albion. The spray concentration of zinc sulfate at level of 60 mg / L-1 and Seaweed at a level of 100 mg / L -1 had significant differences in plant height, number of branches ,number of flowers per plant, flower diameter, fresh weight of flower,fresh weight of the tuber , number of tubers per plant, fresh weight of the stalk,and dry weight of the vegetative parts ,compared with the control treatment. The increase was 115.16, 6.33, 12.0, 15.53, 25.66, 371.36, 6.66, 46.56, and 60.16 for the above qualities respectively.
We conclude, that the application of Seaweed Extract and Zinc improved the yield contributing factors that resulted in a significant increase in Productivity of Dahlia hybridayield.
VITAMIN D;
Authors: Hussain Shah Tanveer , Siddiqui Tahir Saeed , Zeb Ahmad 
Published: April 2019

Background: Present study was designed by keeping in view the importance of vitamin D in adolescents’ age group. Objectives: To explore the cases of low vitamin D status (<50 nmol/l) with respect to age & sex factors in school students. Study Design: Observation cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Biochemistry faculty of Health Sciences, Hazara University Mansehra, Ayub Medical College and Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Period: June 2014 to June 2015. Subject & Methods: We recorded daily intake of vitamin D of each individual and measured serum 25 hydrxoy vitamin D in a school based cross sectional sample of adolescents girls (n=93) and boys (n=96) students. Results: Results of this study reflected that, out of total boys and girls students, 16% and 39% of the sample respectively showed low serum vitamin D status(<50 nmol/l). Number of cases had low vitamin D level increased with age in girls and decreased with age in boys. Serum vitamin D concentration was decreased with increase in age of girls and found significantly low (p=0.0087) in higher age group (>13-≤16). No significant difference (p=0.29) was noted regarding daily intake of vitamin D between lower & higher age. Conclusion: It is concluded that, age and sex might be contributory factors in the occurrence of low vitamin D status.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY;
Authors: Din Jamal ud , Khan Zahidullah , Khan Inamullah 
Published: April 2019

Objectives: The prime objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients with duration up to one year. Study Design: Single center, descriptive, observational study. Setting: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Period: August, 2017 to March, 2018. Material and Methods: A total of 196 patients who were either newly diagnosed or diagnosed within last 12 months were included in the study. Patients with type 1 diabetes or diagnosed later than 12 months were excluded from the study. Patients with retinopathy due to some other cause were also excluded from the study. Both out door patients and admitted patients were included in the study. After detailed history, proper fundoscopic examination of both eyes was performed and findings were recorded on preformed proforma. Results: A total of 196 patients were enrolled in the study. One hundred and ten were male and 86 were female in a ratio of 1.3:1 respectively. Age distribution amongst study population ranged between 30-60 years. Mean age of the population was 49.18 ± 7.62 SD years with median age 48 years and mode age 45 years. Out of 196 patients, 32 (16.3%) patients had diabetic retinopathy on proper fundoscopic examination. Conclusion: Diabetic retinopathy is a well known microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and any one with this complication must be referred to specialist ophthalmologist for further necessary investigation and management to prevent further complications.
Dinamika Kebijakan Negara dalam Pengelolaan Wakaf di Indonesia
Authors: Makhrus Makhrus 
Published: April 2019

Artikel ini mempelajari kebijakan/regulasi negara dan dampaknya masyarakat dan institusi pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia. Artikel hasil penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan dokumentasi. Kebijakan atau regulasi negara dalam pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia telah dimulai sejak pemerintahan kolonial Belanda. Wakaf menjadi institusi keuangan Islam yang ditandai dengan berdirinya Rad Agama atau Pengadilan Agama (priesterrad) berdasarkan staatsblad Nomor 152 Tahun 1882. Pengakuan Belanda tersebut berdasarkan penyelesaian hukum Islam yang diajukan masyarakat ke Mahkamah Syar’iyyah (Peradilan Agama Lokal), namun dalam penerapannya antara satu daerah dengan daerah lainnya berbeda-beda. Pasca kemerdekaan terdapat beberapa peraturan pemerinah mengenai wakaf, salah satunya Peraturan pemerintah Nomor 28 Tahun 1977 tentang Perwakafan Tanah Milik yang hanya mengatur mengenai perwakafan tanah saja dan penggunaannya hanya terbatas untuk kegiatan sosial-keagamaan. Namun, pasca berlakunya UU No. 41 Tahun 2004 tentang Wakaf menyebabkan pengelolaan wakaf menjadi lebih variatif dan kreatif termasuk adanya wakaf uang. Dampak kebijakan negara terhadap masyarakat/institusi pengelola wakaf dalam pengelolaan wakaf di Indonesia menyebabkan pengelolaan wakaf harus dilakukan secara kelembagaan dan bersifat produktif. Wakaf uang dapat dikelelola untuk investasi yang memberikan banyak manfaat kesejahteraan dan kemaslahatan terhadap masyarakat, sehingga menjadi salah salah satu indikator pengelolaan wakaf secara produktif. Selain itu, penguatan pengelolaan wakaf yang dilakukan oleh organisasi sosial-keagamaan, Badan Wakaf Indonesia (BWI), dan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah Penerima Wakaf Uang (LKS-PWU) dilakukan dengan memberikan pemahaman orientasi keuntungan, regulasi, supervisi, dan orientasi publik
The Implementation of Case Study Method to Develop Students’ Activities and Characters
Authors: Nugroho Agung , Bramasta Dhi 
Published: April 2019

ABSTRACT Learning activities are carried out to result in a development of knowledge, behavioral values, and skills of students as a deliberate practice. These activities will result in knowledge and skills leading to the improvement of students’ learning results. This study was aimed at implementing cooperative learning model through case study method as an attempt to direct and develop students’ learning activities as well as develop cooperative character to support learning and teaching activities. The subjects were fourth year students of UMP elementary school. The study covered 2 cycles consisting of 2 meetings for each cycles. Each meeting employed three steps consisting of Plan, Do, See. The result showed that case study method is considered effective to develop activities and cooperative characters of students. The lesson study activity was conducted as planned and able to influence the quality of learning process significantly.
Change of structure and some physical properties of level fast ice during the spring and summer period of 2014 in the vicinity the research station “Ice base Cape Baranov”
Authors: Borodkin V. A. , Kovalev S. M. , Shushlebin A. I. 
Published: April 2019

The determination of the main physical properties of the fast ice around the research station “Ice base Cape of Baranov” was carried out from May 23 to August 7, 2014. At the beginning of the observations the ice was a system of three main layers reflecting the conditions of fast ice formation. The top 70 cm of the ice was formed under the conditions of dynamic variability. The ice formation to the level of 110 cm was more stable, and the lowerst layer below 110 cm grew without hummocking and thawing. In the second decade of June the ice accretion began on top due to recrystallization on snow and ice boundary. In the third decade of June the accretion process at the ice-snow interface was replaced by surface melting and destruction layer development. These changes are assumed to begin as maximum air temperatures keep above zero. By the second decade of July all the ice core had undergone serious internal changes. In the third decade of July the process of inter-crystalline-binding degradation affected the whole ice core.From the end of the third decade of June the formation of plate-like crystals was registered at the lower ice border, as well as the accretion of new ice in the form of layesr of various thickness and density. The process had reached the maximum by mid July when new ice up to 30 cm thick was formed. In the third decade of July this ice begun to melt. New ice accretion is primarily due to the presence of a layer of desalinated water under the ice.
ПОЛІМЕР-ПОЛІМЕРНИЙ КОМПОЗИТ НА ОСНОВІ ВІДХОДІВ ЗШИТОГО ЕТИЛЕНВІНІЛАЦЕТАТУ
Authors: Савчук Б. П. , Савченко Б. М. , Сова Н. В. , Костюк І. М. 
Published: April 2019

Development of technology for the processing of cross liked EVA waste, followed by the use of polymer / polymer composite PVC / EVA as a filler. Method. The determination of the MFI was carried out in accordance with ISO 1133: 1997 on a capillary viscometer of constant pressure at a temperature of (190 ± 0,5) ° С and a weight of 2,16 kg. The thermostability and melting point are determined using the RM-200C Hapro rheometer plastograph. The mechanical properties were determined on a bursting machine according to the ASTM D638. Hardness - using a hard-gauge with a Shore-D scale, the density by hydrostatic weighing method on the analytical scales RADWAG AS-X2.
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Authors: Fatahillah Gillan 
Published: April 2019

Pentingnya Manajemen Proyek, sebagaimana didefinisikan di dalam A Guide tothe Project Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) yang dirilis oleh Project ManagementInstitute (PMI), adalah usaha bersifat sementara yang dilakukan untuk menciptakanproduk yang unik, layanan, atau hasil. Definisi tersebut diperjelas dengan karakteristikproyek, di antaranya menghasilkan sesuatu yang unik, terdiri dari kegiatan yang salingterkait, menghasilkan deliverables berkualitas, melibatkan beberapa sumber daya, dandidorong oleh kendala keterbatasan. Dalam empat dekade terkini, manajemen proyek telah menjadi sebuah tema pentingbagi organisasi yang mengedepankan pengelolaan proses bisnisnya secara profesionaldan modern. Fenomena ini disadari oleh organisasi berskala besar maupun kecil;pemerintah maupun swasta. Perkembangan organisasi yang terus bergerak majumengikuti perkembangan zaman berdampak pada munculnya gagasan pengembangananeka produk unggulan organisasi yang dikelola pada level proyek, program, danportofolio. Di organisasi manapun, termasuk Direktorat Jenderal Pajak DJP, perubahansituasi dan kondisi yang dinamis kerap memicu permasalahan di dalam pengelolaanproyek maupun program. Permasalahan yang terjadi kerap mengerucut padapernyataan yang terlihat klise dan terdengar familiar di kalangan pengelola proyekmaupun program. Pengelola proyek merasa bahwa proyek yang mereka kerjakan kerapkali menghadapi “tembok tebal” berupa keterbatasan anggaran, waktu penyelesaian,dan ketersediaan sumber daya manusia (SDM). Sementara di sisi lain, tingginyaekspektasi pemangku kepentingan dan rentetan risiko maupun permasalahan, baikyang teridentifikasi ataupun tidak, siap meletup kapan saja. Terkadang tanpa peringatandini dan tak terprediksi. Kualitas, globalisasi, dan kecepatan. Ketiganya merupakan fokus organisasi diseluruh dunia yang masing-masing pernah mengemuka di era 1980-an, 1990-an, dan2000-an. Saat ini, untuk menjadi organisasi yang terdepan dalam inovasi danmengutamakan kepuasan pelanggan, organisasi dituntut untuk mengembangkanproduk yang menghasilkan nilai tambah di mata pelanggan. Dengan skenario ini,manajemen proyek menjadi alat yang sangat penting dan kuat di tangan organisasiyang memahami kebutuhan penggunaannya dan memiliki kompetensi untukmenerapkannya.
Clinico-Demographic Profile and Pregnancy Outcome in Placenta Previa: A Study from Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Haque Husneyara , Pandit Upendra 
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Placenta previa is an obstetric complication which causes considerable maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. This study is done with the objective to find out the clinico-demographic factors associated with placenta previa and to analyze maternal and perinatal outcome in these cases.
Methods: This was a retrospective study done in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj, a tertiary care hospital from Midwestern Nepal. Relevant data were retrieved from maternity register from June 2015 to May 2017. All women who had undergone caesarean section for placenta previa were included in this study.
Result: Out of total 5812 deliveries during the study period there were 50 caesarian sections done for placenta previa which is 0.86% of total deliveries. Maximum number of mothers belonged to 26- 30 years of age group. Commonest type of placenta previa was minor type. About 72% were multiparous. 20% had previous LSCS and 24% had previous abortion. Postpartum hemorrhage was present in 36% mothers and 32% received blood transfusion. About 64% new born were preterm and low birth weight. 34% babies had less than 7 apgar score at 5 min. Still births were 6%.
Conclusion: Placenta previa poses greater risk and need of blood transfusion to mother as well as birth of preterm and low birth weight babies which leads to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis, regular antenatal check up and effective management may improve pregnancy outcome.
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anaemia Amongst Adolescent Girls Attending in Pediatrics OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College
Authors: Ahmad Shakil 
Published: April 2019

Background: The habits that children inculcate during adolescence remains with them throughout the life. Anaemia is one of the most prevalent health conditions amongst the Girls residing in developing countries. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia amongst adolescent girls attending in paediatrics OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College.
Materials and methods: The present cross sectional study was performed for a period of one year (February 2016 - March 2017). This study was conducted amongst the girls attending to the Paediatrics department of Nepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj. The study included all the girls aged between 10-19 years. Each Girls underwent physical examination under trained supervision to record sign of anaemia like pallor. Body mass index of all the subjects was also calculated. The data obtained was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software.
Results: A total of 200 girls were enrolled in this study. The mean age of the study sample was 21.10+/-10.67 years. Majority of the early adolescents (68.5%) had anaemia. Least number (36%) of anaemic patients was seen in mid adolescence. There were 47.5% girls in late adolescence that showed signs of anaemia. There were 47.9% Girls who had passage of worms and 50.1% had no worm infestations. Majority (63.5%) of non anaemic Girls were in their post menarche stage.
Conclusion: There were 52% of the girls who were anaemic in our study. The proportion of undernourished girls were significantly higher, therefore body mass index significantly affects anaemia.
Improved survival of glioblastoma patients treated at academic and high-volume facilities: a hospital-based study from the National Cancer Database
Authors: Zhu Ping , Du Xianglin L. , Zhu Jay-Jiguang , Esquenazi Yoshua 
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVEThe present study was designed to explore the association between facility type (academic center [AC] vs non-AC), facility volume (high-volume facility [HVF] vs low-volume facility [LVF]), and outcomes of glioblastoma (GBM) treatment.METHODSBased on the National Cancer Database (NCDB), GBM patients were categorized by treatment facility type (non-AC vs AC) and volume [4 categories (G1–G4): < 5.0, 5.0–14.9, 15.0–24.9, and ≥ 25.0, cases/year]. HVF was defined based on the 90th percentile of annual GBM cases (≥ 15.0 cases/year). Outcomes include overall survival (OS), the receipt of surgery and adjuvant therapies, 30-day readmission/mortality, 90-day mortality, and prolonged length of inpatient hospital stay (LOS). Kaplan-Meier methods and accelerated failure time (AFT) models were applied for survival analysis, and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to compare differences in the receipt of treatment and related short-term outcomes by facility type and volume.RESULTSA total of 40,256 GBM patients diagnosed between 2004 and 2014 were included. Patients treated at an AC & HVF experienced the longest survival (median OS: 13.3, 11.8, 11.1, and 10.3 months; time ratio [TR]: 1.00 [Ref.], 0.96, 0.92, and 0.89; for AC & HVF, AC & LVF, non-AC & HVF, and non-AC & LVF, respectively), regardless of care transition/treatment referral. Tumor resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were most frequently utilized in AC & HVF. Prolonged LOS, 30-day readmission, and 90-day mortality were decreased by 20%, 22%, and 16% (p ≤ 0.001), respectively, at AC & HVF.CONCLUSIONSThis study provides evidence of superior outcomes when GBM patients are treated at AC and HVF. Standardization of health care across facility type and/or volume and comprehensive neuro-oncological care should be a potential goal in the management of GBM patients.
Pilot project to assess and improve neurosurgery resident and staff perception of feedback to residents for self-improvement goal formation
Authors: Tenny Steven O. , Schmidt Kyle P. , Thorell William E. 
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVEThe Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has pushed for more frequent and comprehensive feedback for residents during their training, but there is scant evidence for how neurosurgery residents view the current feedback system as it applies to providing information for self-improvement and goal formation. The authors sought to assess neurosurgery resident and staff perceptions of the current resident feedback system in providing specific, meaningful, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART) goals. The authors then created a pilot project to improve the most unfavorably viewed aspect of the feedback system.METHODSThe authors conducted an anonymous survey of neurosurgery residents and staff at an academic medical institution to assess SMART goals for resident feedback and used the results to create a pilot intervention to address the most unfavorably viewed aspect of the feedback system. The authors then conducted a postintervention survey to see if perceptions had improved for the target of the intervention.RESULTSNeurosurgery residents and staff completed an anonymous online survey, for which the results indicated that resident feedback was not occurring in a timely manner. The authors created a simple anonymous feedback form. The form was distributed monthly to neurosurgery residents, neurosurgical staff, and nurses, and the results were reported monthly to each resident for 6 months. A postintervention survey was then administered, and the results indicated that the opinions of the neurosurgery residents and staff on the timeliness of resident feedback had changed from a negative to a nonnegative opinion (p = 0.01).CONCLUSIONSThe required ACGME feedback methods may not be providing adequate feedback for goal formation for self-improvement for neurosurgery residents. Simple interventions, such as anonymous feedback questionnaires, can improve neurosurgery resident and staff perception of feedback to residents for self-improvement and goal formation.
Primary intracranial malignant melanoma: proposed treatment protocol and overall survival in a single-institution series of 15 cases combined with 100 cases from the literature
Authors: Li Cheng-Bei , Song Lai-Rong , Li Da , Weng Jian-Cong , Zhang Li-Wei , Zhang Jun-Ting , Wu Zhen 
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVEThe overall survival and pertinent adverse factors for primary intracranial malignant melanoma (PIMM) have not been previously determined. This aim of this study was to determine the rates of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) and identify the adverse factors for PIMM.METHODSThis study included 15 cases from the authors’ own series and 100 cases with detailed clinical data that were obtained from the literature from 1914 to 2018 using the Ovid Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases. Patient demographics, treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy [RT]), PFS, and OS were reviewed. Data from prior publications were processed and used according to PRISMA guidelines.RESULTSDiffuse lesions were identified in 24 (20.9%) patients, who had a younger age (p < 0.001). The mean follow-up time was 16.6 months, and 76 (66.1%) deaths occurred. The 6-month, 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year OS rates of the whole cohort were 62.8%, 49.9%, 28.9%, and 17.2%, respectively, with an estimated median survival time (EMST) of 12.0 months. The multivariate analysis revealed that gross-total resection (GTR) (HR 0.299, 95% CI 0.180–0.497, p < 0.001), radiotherapy (HR 0.577, 95% CI 0.359–0.929, p = 0.024), and chemotherapy (HR 0.420, 95% CI 0.240–0.735, p = 0.002) predicted a better OS. The EMST was 5.0 months in patients with diffuse-type PIMM and 13.0 months in patients with the solitary type. Patients receiving GTR with adjuvant RT and/or chemotherapy (GTR + [RT and/or chemo]) had significantly higher 1-year and 5-year OS rates (73.0% and 40.1%, respectively) and a longer EMST (53 months) than patients who underwent GTR alone (20.5 months) or RT and/or chemotherapy without GTR (13.0 months).CONCLUSIONSOptimal outcomes could be achieved by radical resection plus postoperative radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. Patients with diffuse PIMM have a more severe clinical spectrum and poorer survival than patients with solitary PIMM. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy show promise as treatment options for PIMM based on results in patients with brain metastases from extracranial melanoma.