bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pattern of presentation and experience with incisional hernia repair at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria
Authors: ELEWEKE N , OKOCHA OU , OZOEGWU JN , ONWERE S , CHIGBU B 
Published: May 2024

Background: Incisional Hernia (IH) is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, yet they are commonly encountered in our locale.
Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the pattern of presentation of incisional hernia in our setting. Patients and methods: Consecutive patients aged 18 years and above, who presented with incisional hernia over a 5 year period (1st January 2010 to 31st December 2014) at the Surgical Out-Patient Clinics and Accident and Emergency Department of ABSUTH were studied.
Results: Thirty five adult patients with IH were seen. Five (14.3%) patients were males and 30 (82.9%) were females. The age range was 24–79 years with a mean age of 50.1 years. Nineteen patients (54.3%) presented within 5 years of the pre-hernia surgery while 4 patients (11.4%) presented 15 or more years following the surgery. Thirty two (91.4%) patients presented with abdominal swelling, pain, unsightly abdominal wall singly or in combination, while 3(8.6%) patients presented with features of intestinal obstruction. All the patients had midline incisions. Obstetric and gynaecological operations in 29 patients (82.9%) were the leading pre-hernia operations. In 21 patients (60%), the pre- hernia surgeries were emergency surgeries. The pre-hernia operation wounds were infected in 25 patients (71.4%). Twelve (34.3%) patients had a single fascial defect, while 23 (65.7%) patients had multiple defects. The Body Mass Index (BMI) in 32 patients was more than 32Kg/m2. Fifteen (42.9%) patients have had multiple abdominal surgeries including previous unsuccessful repairs of the incisional hernia. The size of the defects on the fascia ranged between 6cm2 and 148cm2. Repair was by use of mesh in on lay technique in 33 cases ( Polypropylene mesh) and fascial closure in 2 cases.
Conclusion: Obstetric and gynaecological operations using midline incisions were the commonest causes of incisional hernia in this study.
Post-partum eclampsia complicated by HELLP syndrome
Authors: Koigi P.K , Kamau R.K 
Published: May 2024

Introduction: HELLP syndrome is a variant of pre-eclampsia with severe features that presents with haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Case presentation: A 24 year old Para 3+0 Gravida 4 at term with prolonged labour and severe pre-eclampsia presented from a peripheral facility without a referral letter. She delivered before arrival and had one convulsion prior to admission. Magnesium sulphate and antihypertensives were initiated at admission. A few hours later, she convulsed two more times, her level of consciousness deteriorated; she developed a bleeding diathesis and went into renal shutdown. At this point, magnesium sulphate was stopped in favour of phenytoin. Steroids were administered and acute haemodialysis was performed. Her neurological status and renal function improved and the HELLP syndrome resolved over the next five days. She was observed for three more days and was discharged in good condition, with no adverse sequelae noted during follow up.
Result: Prompt diagnosis and timely conscientious treatment were the keys to the good outcome in this patient.
Conclusion: A high index of suspicion of HELLP syndrome is essential in all patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in order to enable early diagnosis and prompt management.
EFL Students’ Perceptions of Digital Extensive Reading Program in Junior High School Level
Authors: Yesri Imawati Saefatu  , Ali Mustofa  , Pratiwi Retnaningdyah  
Published: May 2024

The digital extensive reading have important thing in studying English for junior high school. In this study investigated the students’ perceptions of digital extensive reading. The participants are the students of seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Soe which consists of 29 students. This study applied qualitative research method. The researcher collected the data through observing and interview. The media used Let’s Read application as digital media. The results of students’ perceptions of digital extensive reading are students feel happy, fun, exciting and good. The strength of digital extensive reading, so many variety stories, have pictures, the text are simple sentences, and can translate directly. The weaknesses of digital extensive reading are eye damage and need internet connection. The impact that students get after using digital extensive reading are they rich new vocabularies, improve reading fluency, improve reading skill, read a lot of stories, and increase knowledge.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran TGT (Teams Games Tournament) Modifikasi Metode Gasing Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa
Authors: Diah Rahmi , Siregar Nurdiana 
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is an effect of the modified GASING method TGT (Teams Games Tournament) learning model on the mathematics learning outcomes of third grade elementary school students. The research method used in this research is a quantitative approach with the type of pre-experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest design. The independent variable in this study is the influence of the TGT learning model modified by the GASING method, while the dependent variable is the result of learning mathematics. The population of this study were third grade students at SD Muhammadiyah 06 Medan in the 2022/2023 academic year. The sample used is a total sample of 19 people. Data collection techniques were carried out using tests that were given twice, namely pretest and posttest. The instruments used in this study were lesson plans and multiple choice questions which had been validated qualitatively by two expert lecturers in their fields. Data analysis techniques used the normality test, the Wilcoxon non-parametric test, and the Normality Gain (N-Gain) test. The results of this study found that there was an effect of the modified TGT learning model of the GASING method on the mathematics learning outcomes of class III students as evidenced by the students' mathematics learning outcomes before being given treatment which was 56.84 then after being given treatment it increased to 80.00. The results of the Wilcoxon test show that the significance value (sig) is smaller than α, namely 0.000 <0.05, which means is accepted and is rejected. The effect of applying the modified TGT learning model to the GASING method is also evident from the increase in learning outcomes as evidenced by the N-Gain (g) test results obtained by 0.6241 included in the medium category.
Proses Siswa SMP Feminin dan Maskulin dalam Memahami Bentuk Aljabar
Authors: Putu Windayanti  , Siti Khabibah  , Budi Rahadjeng  
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study is to describe students’ procesess on understanding algebraic expression. This research was descriptive study with qualitative approach. Two students with the higher rank in mathematics’ test were selected as the research subject. The data were collected by giving algebraic forms problem based on Anderson’s cognitive processes of understand and interviews. The results shows that on: interpreting, feminin & masculine student transforms the given information into variables to determine the algebraic forms of the problem, the difference is the letters that used to represent variables; exemplying, both student gives appropriate specific examples, the difference is masculine student gives examples of algebraic forms which terms contain single variable; classifying, both student classifies the algebraic forms that has three terms and explains why an algebraic form called as three-terms of algebraic form; inferring, both student use the information in the problem to conclude the solution; summarizing, both student generalize the general form of three-variables of algebraic form; comparing, feminin student compare the simmiliarities to determine algebraic forms that have the same characteristics as the algebraic form given, while masculline student can not find the simmiliarities. It causes a bias in masculline student on exemplying.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Pengembangan Teaching Factory (TEFA) Pada SMK Pusat Keunggulan Yang Ada di Kota Ambon
Authors: Akyuwen Johanis Stenly , Kempa Rudolf , Rumfot Sumarni 
Published: May 2024

Teaching Factory (TeFa) merupakan suatu model pembelajaran pengintegrasian seluruh proses menciptakan barang dan jasa yang ada di dunia usaha dan industri ke pembelajaran di sekolah. Untuk melaksanakan itu, diperlukan adanya peran seorang kepala sekolah dalam memanagenya sehingga tercipta Teaching Factory (TeFa) yang berkualitas. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui peran kepala sekolah dalam merencanakan, mengorganisasikan, melaksanakan dan mengawasi serta mendeskripsika peran kepala sekolah sebagai seorang motivator dalam memberikan dorongan dan semangat kepada para guru untuk melaksanakan serta mengembangkan Teaching Factory (TeFa) di SMK Pusat Keunggulan yang ada di Kota Ambon. Dimana Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa, baik pada SMK Negeri 5 Ambon mapun SMK Muhammadiyah Ambon, peran kepala sekolah dalam merencanakan, mengorganisasikan, melaksanakan, mengawasi dan menjadi motivator dalam memberikan dorongan dan semangat bagi para guru dalam mengembangkan Teaching Factory dilakukan dengan sangat baik yakni melalui pengkondisian sekolah dan pengkondisian Teaching Factory. Pada pengkondisian sekolah, kepala sekolah memastikan bahwa lingkungan pendukung pelaksanaan Teaching Factory yakni lahan parkir, tempat pembuangan limbah, tempat produksi dan sebagainya dalam kondisi yang baik. Sedangkan pada pengkondisian Teaching Factory, kepala sekolah memastikan adanya stuktur organisasi Teaching Factory dengan masing-masing pembagian tugas, kualitas produk, permintaan pasar, survei pasar, arah pasar yang dituju hingga mekanisme evaluasi dan rencana tindak lanjut. Oleh sebab itu, demi kelangsungan dan kelancaran pelaksanaan Teaching Factory, seluruh elemen yang ada di sekolah sangatlah diharapkan kerjasamanya dengan koordinasi yang efektif.
An Analysis of Grammatical Errors in Writing The Procedure Text of The Ninth Grade of SMP Negeri 5 Botomuzoi in 2022/2023
Authors: Mendrofa Veronika Nurdelima , Laoli Adieli 
Published: May 2024

This research is aimed to investigate the errors made by the ninth grade of SMP Negeri 5 Botomuzoi in writing procedure text. It intends to (1) identify the types of errors done by the students in writing procedure text, and (2) find the causes of the errors. It applied a qualitative research. The participants were 20 students of ninth grade of SMP Negeri 5 Botomuzoi. The data were the procedure text written by the students. Those described the types of errors. Then questionnaires got from the english teacher and students described the cause of errors. Results of the data analysis indicated that there were 182 frequencies of errors done by 20 students. The types of erros done by students were omission, addition, misinformation and misordering. The frequencies of omission type done by students were 48 (26.37%). The frequencies of addition done by students were 32 (17.58%). The frequencies of misinformation done by students were 66 (36,26%). The frequencies of misordering done by students were 36 (19.78%). These errors are caused the lack of target language knowledge (intralingual errors). They consisted of lack of vocabulary, spelling, the use of plural and making noun phrases. The second cause was the frist language or mother tongue (interlingual errors). There the errors caused by the influence of first language.
Implementation of The Murottal Method in Memorizational-Qur'an at TPQ Al-Muhajirin
Authors: Tumangger Adnan , Junaidi Junaidi 
Published: May 2024

This article aims to analyze the implementation of the murottal method in memorizing the Qur'an at TPQ al-Muhajirin. Indonesia, whose majority population is Muslim, is able to produce a young generation who memorize the Koran. Unfortunately, the intensity of memorizing the Koran in Indonesia is still less than that of Saudi Arabia when viewed from a ratio perspective. Memorizing the Qur'an has many lessons and advantages, unfortunately people still cannot identify these benefits. The urgency of this research is to produce a relevant method for memorizing the Al-Qur'an so that the intensity of memorizing the Al-Qur'an in Indonesia can increase. This article uses a qualitative method with a descriptive-narrative approach. The data collection techniques used in this article are interviews, observation and documentation. The primary data sources in this research are the founders, teachers and students of TPQ al-Muhajirin. Meanwhile, the secondary data used are books, articles and reports relating to the discussion. The collected data will be analyzed using content analysis techniques. The research results showed that TPQ al-Muhajirin used the murottal method in memorizing the Al-Qur'an. This method is implemented in three periods: 1) Introduction, 2) Training and 3) Post-training. Then, the advantages of memorizing using the murottal method are 1) Strengthening memorization through hearing, 2) Setting tempo and rhythm, 3) Concentration, 4) Audio-visual associations, 5) Appreciation and sincerity and 6) Flexibility and accessibility. Cumulatively, the murottal method for memorizing the Al-Qur'an is considered effective because it is able to generate high interest in memorizing and create students who excel in competitions.
Bovine Renal Lipofuscinosis in a Tanzanian Crossbred Yearling Male Calf: A Case Report
Authors: Masola Seleman Nasib 
Published: May 2024

Aim: To report a rare case of bovine renal lipofuscinosis (BRL) that was encountered incidentally at necropsy.
Presentation of the Case: In June 2023 an yearling male calf was found dead in one of the dairy cattle farms in Mbeya city, Tanzania; after being sick for about a week. The owner requested a necropsy service to establish the cause of the death of the animal. Necropsy revealed significant gross pathological changes in a liver that was cooked-like and shrunken, with flabby consistence and large pale necrotic foci. Furthermore, dark blue discoloration of both kidneys with normal morphology was evident. Based on the history and gross pathological findings, the animal was diagnosed to have died from acute hepatitis. Differential diagnosis for kidney discoloration included hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis, BRL, and melanotic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC). After ruling out hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis and MRCC in the list of possible causes of kidney discoloration based on the lack of gross pathological findings, particularly hepatic fibrosis, pallor, and a mass of tumor tissue in the kidneys that are characteristic of hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis and MRCC, respectively; the cause of kidney discoloration was diagnosed as BRL.
Discussion: In this necropsy, the history and gross pathology suggested that the animal’s death could be attributed to acute liver failure, which is one of the sequelae of acute hepatitis. Kidney discoloration was not considered an attribute factor to the animal’s death because, with the exception of discoloration, the kidneys did not have gross pathological changes. Moreover, to date there has been no report of a clinical disease in cattle associated with BRL. However, BRL is an important disorder because it leads to condemnation of the affected kidneys as unfit for human consumption.
Conclusion: The case of BRL reported here was an incidental finding at necropsy, and is not associated with the death of the animal.
Analysis of Beef Cattle Farmers Income in Dusun IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Munthohari Rafiki , Asmaq Nur , Marisa Julia , Sitepu Sukma Aditya 
Published: May 2024

Aims: Business analysis is very important to determine beef cattle farmers' income and the business's feasibility.
Study Design: This descriptive and quantitative research focuses on the variable income conditions of beef cattle breeders in Hamlet IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Place and Duration of Study: The population of this study consisted of beef cattle breeders in Hamlet IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Between April 2024 and May 2024, a census comprised ten farmers.
Methodology: Analysis of income and business feasibility.
Results: The analysis results show that the beef cattle farming business is economically profitable. The results include an annual profit rate of Rp. 280,000,000 and an average net income of Rp. 108,525,000. Because the revenue-cost ratio value is 1.6, this type of business is worth pursuing in terms of business feasibility.
Conclusion: The beef cattle farming business in Hamlet IV Pergulaan Village has an economic profit and is worth developing and pursuing.
Determination of Liquid Paraffin Emulsions’ Stability Parameters Using Spans as Emulgent
Authors: Bunmi Kutelu Aderemi 
Published: May 2024

Aims: To prepare liquid paraffin emulsions using spans of different grades as emulgent in extensively different concentrations and then determine the formulations’ stability parameters.
Study Design: The study consulted some literatures to have the basic knowledge before laboratory experiments were conducted.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Nigeria laboratory between 2023 and 2024.
Methodology: The characteristic properties of different formulations of liquid paraffin emulsions prepared using spans of different grades as emulgent has been studied. The influence of emulgent of various concentrations (2.5- 30%) on the properties of w/o emulsions containing 30% aqueous phase was examined using dilution, dye-solubility, cobalt chloride tests and Rion viscotester VT-04 to determine melting point and softening determination, creaming profile, viscometric and emulsion type.
Results: The result revealed Span 20 and Span 80 to be light yellowish in colour and hydrophobic in nature while Span 60 was miscible with water when heated to 75 oC. Liquid paraffin emulsions formulated via Spans 20, 80 and 85 were all noticed to be physically stable liquid emulsion products at room temperature. The values of the softening and melting point of the Span 85 based creams were lower (32-33 and 35-36 oC) than those of Span 80 based products (35-36 and 41-43 oC) respectively. The yield values of Spans 20 and Span 80 solid emulsions were observed to be relatively high in the range 3500-4000 P when compared with those of Span 85 based creams having 500-1050 P. Two layers of different densities of the dispersed phase were observed by the emulsion phase. Rapid dispersion of the Spans 20, 80 and 85 stabilized samples 1, 2 and 3 emulsion drops that were placed into distilled water was observed. The other Span based formulations which contain higher concentrations (15-30%) of the emulgent (samples 4, 5, 6 and 7) were also observed to be miscible with water.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the emulgent at various concentrations has positive influence on liquid paraffin emulsions at some friendly conditions.
Study On Evaluating Genetic Variability of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) Cultivars under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Prayagraj
Authors: Srinidhi Ronanki , Singh Devi 
Published: May 2024

Aim: An experiment to Study on genetic variability of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) 20 Cultivars. Based on the present investigation it was concluded that the high magnitude of heritability (in broad sense) coupled with high genetic gain was observed for most of traits exhibiting additive genetic effect. The analysis of variance for different quantitative characters reviled significant differences among the varieties for parameters like Growth, Spike yield and Vase life with Corms weight/plant (g) of gladiolus.
Study Design: Randomized block design with three replications.
Place and Duration of study: Experiment was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during September, 2023 to March, 2024 to find out the best performing variety for this region.
Results: The highest corms yield/plant (g/plant) of genotype was observed in Friendship (106.72) followed by Chandini and Sunayana. It was observed that PCV was higher than GCV for all the traits studied highest GCV and PCV is recorded as weight of daughter corm (21.30 and 22.17). In the present study the heritability estimates in broad sense were classified into 3 groups such as high (>75%), moderate (60% - 75%), low (<60%). The heritability estimates were found to be high (more than 75%). In the present study the heritability estimates in broad sense were classified into 3 groups such as high (>75%), moderate (60% - 75%), low (<60%). The heritability estimates were found to be high (more than 75%).
Conclusion: Genotypic and phenotypic correlation coefficient analysis revealed that Corms weight/plant (g) showed positive significant association with plant height, number of leaves per plant, number of shoots per plant, rachis length (cm), no. of floret per spike, no. of spike per plant, floret diameter (cm), spike length (cm), vase life, corm weight per plot (g), weight of mother corm per plot, weight of daughter corm, corm diameter (cm), no. of corm per hectare, no. of cormels per hectare and corm yield/plant at both levels genotypic and phenotypic.
In vitro Evaluation of Fungicides against Anthracnose of Betelvine (Piper betle L.)
Authors: Mouna H. N. . , Ekabote Suresha D. , Ramesh A. N. . , Anagha G. . , Ravichandra . 
Published: May 2024

Background: Betelvine is important commercial crop and the most profitable among all cultivated crops, which plays a vital role in the overall livelihood security of farm families. Diseases are the major yield constraints of crop plants. One of the most serious fungal diseases of dragon fruit is anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum species. Since less information available on anthracnose of betel vine, this study was undertaken.
Methods: The efficacy of non-systemic, systemic and combination fungicides were tested against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using poisoned food technique (Vincent 1947) under in vitro condition. Six non-systemic fungicides Chlorothalonil 75% WP, Captan 50% WP, Mancozeb 75% WP, Copper oxychloride 50% WP, Propineb 70% WP and Copper hydroxide 53.8% at (250 ppm, 500 ppm and 1000 ppm), six systemic fungicides Hexaconazole 5% EC, Propiconazole 25 % EC, Azoxystrobin 25% SC, Tebuconazole 25.9% EC, Difenaconazole 25% EC and Picoxystrobin 22.5% SC at (100ppm, 150ppm, 250ppm) and six combi fungicides Propiconazole 13.9% + Difenoconazole 13.9% EC, Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG, Fluropyram 200 g/L + Tebuconazole 200 g/L SC, Fluxopyroxad 250 g/l + pyraclostrobin 250g/L, Fluopyram 250 g/L + Trifloxystrobin 250 g/L SC, Azoxystrobin 16.7% + Tricyclazole 33.3% SC at (150 ppm, 250 ppm, 500 ppm) were evaluated.
Results: Among six non-systemic fungicides evaluated against C. gloeosporioides which was obtained from the isolated sample and results revealed that the Copper hydroxide gave 69.90 % inhibition which was superior over all other fungicides evaluated and least inhibition was recorded with Mancozeb 40.30%. Difenconazole, Tebuconazole were the best systemic fungicides found best with inhibition % of 98.28 and 95.17 when evaluated against C. gloeosporioides. Out of the six evaluated combination products, propiconazole + difenconazole exhibited the highest inhibition rate at 99.78 %. Following closely, Fluopyram 200 g/L + Tebuconazole 200 g/L SC and Tebuconazole 50% EC + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG displayed inhibition rates of 89.47% and 87.50 % respectively.