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Perceived stress and appearance anxiety among people with acne vulgaris
Authors: Priyamkari Anupama , Kakunje Anil , Shenoy Manjunath Mala 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory, pilosebaceous condition. It is one of the world's most common skin diseases, affecting millions of patients. The frequency and length of the acne may not represent explicitly the psychological condition of a patient. This research was aimed at measuring perceived stress and anxiety of appearance among people with acne vulgaris.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
It is a cross-sectional, observational study, carried out at tertiary care teaching hospital following approval by the Institutional Ethics Committee. Seventy-five outpatients with acne vulgaris were included in the study and the perceived stress scale (PSS) and appearance anxiety inventory (AAI) administered to them.

RESULTS:
There were 55 females and 20 males among the 75 acne patients. The mean age of the study patients was 23.55 ± 3.83. The mean duration of the acne was 3.35 years. The mean PSS was 19.48 ± 6.44 among the patients. The total AAI score among all the patients was 13.67 ± 5.67. The avoidance AAI score was 7.09 ± 4.5 and the threat AAI score was 5.82 ± 3.35. As the mean duration increased, the level of the stress was also increased.

CONCLUSION:
The results show that the PSS and AAI have psychometric properties to decide whether improvements in cognitive processes and behaviors mediate outcomes in patients. The duration of acne vulgaris had a direct positive association with the higher PSS and AAI score.
Clinical spectrum in microbiologically proven Demodex blepharokeratoconjunctivitis: An observational study
Authors: Misra Sikha , Murthy Somasheila I , Joseph Joveeta 
Published: March 2024

Purpose:
To study the demographic, clinical, and microbiological profile of Demodex-related blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) at a tertiary eye care hospital.

Methods:
This retrospective observational study was conducted from January 2016 to September 2022. It included 83 patients with microbiologically proven Demodex BKC who presented to the cornea department of our tertiary care eye center. The clinical, microbiological, and demographic data of the 83 cases were analyzed.

Results:
Of the 83 cases, 57 (68.67%) were younger than 40 years, and 25 (30.12%) were below 20. Most patients presented with a good visual acuity of 20/40 or better (93 eyes; 84.55%). The disease was unilateral in 55 patients and bilateral in 28. Cylindrical dandruff was the predominant presentation noted in 61 eyes (54.95%), followed by corneal scarring in 47 eyes (42.34%) and corneal vascularization in 40 eyes (36.04%). On light microscopy, 87.95% of the positive samples were identified as Demodex folliculorum, 7.23% as Demodex brevis, and 6.02% remained unidentified. Tea tree oil and lid scrubs eradicated the disease in most patients clinically (75/83, 90.36%).

Conclusion:
The spectrum of BKC includes both lid signs and corneal involvement. It can be a cause of recurrent BKC and detection of the mite by microscopic evaluation of the lashes can confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, the tea tree oil can effectively manage this condition. However, low doses of topical steroids are needed to control the inflammation in patients with corneal involvement.
A High Intensity Focused Ultrasound System for Veterinary Oncology Applications
Authors: Spanoudes Kyriakos , Evripidou Nikolas , Giannakou Marinos , Drakos Theocharis , Menikou George , Damianou Christakis 
Published: March 2024

Background:
Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery is an incisionless energy-based thermal method that is used for ablating tumors in the veterinary clinic.

Aims and Objectives:
In this article we describe a prototype of a veterinary system compatible with magnetic resonance imaging intended for small-to-medium-sized companion animals that was developed and tested in vivo in adult rabbits.

Methods:
Real-time monitoring of the ablation during the experiment was possible with MR thermometry. Experiments involved thermal monitoring of sonications applied in the thigh of the rabbits. A 38-mm diameter transducer operating at 2.6 MHz was used with a 60-mm-focal length. The robotic system employed 3 linear axes and one angular axis. For this study, only X and Y axis were enabled. Due to the target size limitations, motion in Z and Θ was not needed. The functionality of the positioning device was evaluated by means of MR thermometry, demonstrating sufficient heating and accurate motion in both axes of operation.

Results:
The postmortem findings confirm the ability of the system to induce thermal ablations in vivo in the absence of adverse effects.

Conclusions:
The device is a reliable and affordable solution for companion animal hospitals, offering and additional tool for the veterinary oncology society.
Undescribed Vascular Signatures
Authors: Diwan Sandeep , Sethi Divya , Bhong Ganesh , Sancheti Parag , Nair Abhijit 
Published: March 2024

Background:
The ultrasound-infraclavicular block (US-ICB) is a popular and efficient block for below-elbow surgeries. However, the vascular anatomy of infraclavicular area close to the brachial plexus has remained unresearched. We aimed to explore the presence of aberrant vasculature in the infraclavicular area that could pose a contraindication to US-ICB.

Methods:
In this retrospective observational study, we reviewed the US images of patients undergoing below-elbow surgery under US-ICB. Before performing the block, a scout scan of parasagittal infraclavicular areas was performed and the scan images were saved. The primary objective was to find the prevalence of aberrant vasculature due to which the US–ICB was abandoned. The secondary objective was to understand the pattern and position of the aberrant vessels.

Results:
Out of 912 patients, 793 patients underwent surgery under US–ICB and in 119 patients (13.05%), the USG-ICB was abandoned due to aberrant vasculature close to the brachial cords and intended position of the needle tip. The anomalous vessels were identified in the lower inner, lower outer, and upper outer quadrants around the axillary artery (AA). Some of these vascular structures also had classical patterns which we described as “satellites,” “clamping,” or “hugging” of the AA.

Conclusion:
Anomalous vascular structures in the infraclavicular area were seen in 13.05% of patients planned for US–ICB. We, therefore, recommend, that a thorough scout US scan should be mandatorily performed ICB and in the presence of aberrant vascular structures, an alternative approach to brachial plexus block may be adopted.
PEJABAT PEMBUAT KOMITMEN MEMUTUSKAN KONTRAK PENGADAAN BARANG JASA PEMERINTAH SECARA SEPIHAK
Authors: Fikri Herman , Hertanto Doni , Maharani Murti , Ramadhanty Andini Chairani , Mulyadi Mulyadi 
Published: March 2024

Abstrak
Pengadaan barang dan jasa untuk kepentingan pemerintah adalah salah satu sarana untuk menggerakkan roda perekonomian guna meningkatkan kesejahteraan perekonomian nasional, karena pengadaan barang dan jasa terutama terkonsentrasi pada sektor publik mengacu pada penggunaan anggaran negara. Banyak faktor yang menyebabkan seringnya terjadi wanprestasi atau cidera janji pada saat pelaksanaan kontrak pengadaan barang/jasa pemerintah. Pembatalan perjanjian kontrak secara sepihak masih dapat dilakukan oleh pemerintah yang diwakili oleh Pejabat Pembuat Komitmen (PPK) dikarenakan wanprestasi atau cidera janji tersebut.
Kata Kunci: Perjanjian/Kontrak, Pengadaan Barang, Jasa
Mengkaji Pinjaman Online dalam Perspektif Amsal 22:7
Authors: Wong Viona , Novalina Martina , Natasaputera Esther 
Published: March 2024

Debt is one option to save your financial situation, or what is known as 'digging a hole and closing a hole.' Poor financial conditions do not allow a person to pay off previous debts, thereby increasing the tendency to borrow new debts to pay old debts. This condition ultimately gave rise to a phenomenon related to online loans. This article wants to discuss debt from a Christian perspective. Using a qualitative approach through literature study, it was found that the Bible teaches good and reasonable financial advice, emphasizing that predatory loans and taking advantage of the poor are enticements that must be avoided. In Christianity, the basis for the practice of debt and receivables for Christians is love and justice. AbstrakUtang menjadi salah satu opsi untuk menyelamatkan keadaan finansial, atau dikenal dengan istilah ‘gali lubang tutup lubang’. Keadaan finansial yang buruk tidak memungkinkan seseorang untuk membayar utang sebelumnya, sehingga meningkatkan kecenderungan untuk meminjam utang baru untuk membayar utang lama. Kondisi ini akhirnya memunculkan fenomena yang terkait dengan pinjaman online. Artikel ini ingin membahas utang dari perspektif kekristenan. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi literatur didapati bahwa Amsal 22:7 mengajarkan nasihat keuangan yang baik dan masuk akal, yang menegaskan bahwa pinjaman yang bersifat predator dan mengambil keuntungan dari orang miskin merupakan suatu bujukan yang harus dihindari. Dalam kekristenan dasar praktik utang piutang bagi orang kristen adalah kasih dan keadilan.
TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR) METHOD THROUGH TIKTOK AS A LEARNING MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILL AT SMAN 18 MAKASSAR
Authors: Pare Datu Virgina A. , Fansury Andi Hamzah , Muliati Muliati 
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to determine the use of the Total Physical response method (TPR) through tiktok as a learning media to improve students' listening skill at SMAN 18 Makassar. The research used pre-experimental research method. The population of this research was eleventh grade students of SMAN 18 Makassar at first semester academic year 2023/2024. The number of the sample were 33 students. The research collected the data by giving pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The data of this research was analyzed by SPSS 25 version. The researcher concluded that there was a significant improvement in students' listening skills by using the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method through Tiktok as a learning medium. This is supported by the results of the average scores in the pre-test and post-test. The average score on the pre-test was 55.45, while on the post-test was 84.70. The significant value in this study is 0.000 which is smaller than 0.5. This means that there is a significant improvement in students' listening skills with the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method through Tiktok as a Learning Media
EFFECTIVENESS OF BAWASLU SUPERVISION IN REALISING HONEST AND FAIR GENERAL ELECTION IN GIANYAR DISTRICT
Authors: Tirtawati Ida Ayu Gede , Sutiani Ni Wayan , Asaf Abdul Samad , Selawa Dewa Putu 
Published: March 2024

Pemilihan umum telah menjadi fenomena global dan telah dipraktikkan, baik di negara yang telah maju demokrasinya maupun negara yang masih dalam proses transisi menuju demokrasi. Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 2017 tentang Pemilihan Umum juga memperkuat wewenang Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum (Bawaslu). Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum (Bawaslu) harus mampu bekerja sinergis bersama seluruh elemen bangsa untuk mengawasi dan menegakkan hukum pemilu secara tegas dan adil. Tujuan dari penelitian ini, yaitu untuk mengetahui peran, upaya dan efektivitas Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum (Bawaslu) dalam menciptakan pemilu yang jujur dan adil di Kabupaten Gianyar. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh masyarakat dan pimpinan serta pegawai Badan Pengawasan Pemilu Kabupaten Gianyar (Bawaslu) yang berjumlah 17 orang. Penarikan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran Bawaslu Kabupaten Gianyar dalam menyelengarakan pemilu yang langsung, luas, bebas, jujur dan adil di Kabupaten Gianyar sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 7 tahun 2017 belum bekerja semaksimal mungkin karena tidak hanya sebagai pengawas, sekaligus sebagai eksekutor hakim pemutus perkara, maka dari itu harus ada partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan pemilihan umum karena dengan adahnya partisispasi masyarakat dalam mengjalankan proses pemilihan umum yang jujur dan adil. Bawaslu Kabupaten Gianyar dalam menjalankan kinerjanya dasar hukum atau tumpuan yang digunakan Bawaslu Kabupaten Gianyar adalah Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 2017 tentang Pemilihan Umum, dan telah menjalankannya sesuai dengan Undang-undang tersebut. Kinerja Bawaslu dalam melaksanakan pengawasan selama masa pemilu dikatakan efektif, hal ini dikarenakan dalam menjalankan kinerjanya Bawaslu telah memenuhi tolak ukur sebuah kinerja yang dikatakan efektif dengan capaian prestasi yaitu tercapainya pemilu yang aman di Kabupaten Gianyar.
PERTIMBANGAN FUNGSI DAN ERGONOMI DALAM PERANCANGAN GEDUNG PUSKESMAS PEMBANTU DI PULAU NUSA CENINGAN
Authors: Juniastra I Made 
Published: March 2024

Nusa Ceningan adalah sebuah pulau yang terletak di Kabupaten Klungkung Provinsi Bali. Kondisi pulau yang tidak terhubung dengan Bali daratan dan belum belum ada kelancaran transportasi material bangunan secara masif. Pulau dengan luas 300,6 Ha, yang terdiri dari 2 Dusun (sekarang banjar Dinas) dengan jumlah penduduk 1523 jiwa dari 300 KK memerlukan fasilitas kesehatan berupa puskesmas pembantu dengan kondisi baik dan layak operasional. Perancangan puskesmas pembantu menggunakan pedoman berupa Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan nomor 43 tahun 2019 tentang pusat kesehatan masyarakat dan dikombinasikan dengan fasilitas yang ada sebelumnya serta dengan pertimbangan budget yang disediakan oleh pemerintah daerah untuk pembangunan fisik gedungnya. dalam desain tata ruang dan tampilan bangunan tetap menerapkan peraturan pemerintah provinsi bali tentang pelestarian arsitektur tradisional bali dengan tetap menerapkan kaidah bangunan tropis dengan pencahayaan dan penghawaan alami. Dalam pemilihan material juga harus menerapkan peraturan pemerintah tentang kandungan produksi dalam negeri. Sehingga dengan kendala di anggaran dan lokasi tetap didapat desain bangunan yang seimbang dan layak antara fungsi bangunan puskesmas dengan biaya yang dianggarkan.
Causes of student failure in the economic-administrative areas at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa
Authors: Moreno López Esteban Otoniel 
Published: March 2024

The aim of this paper was to understand the phenomenon of failure, as a diagnosis, considering the scientific, social, and academic condition of the research. The dimensions and links of educational theories in their different variables such as teaching-learning that are related to teaching practices are also considered.
Qualitative methods and techniques were used with students of the economic-administrative area of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa.
Nowadays, for any society, the performance, and good results of the national education system, including higher education, are of vital importance. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out studies related to the factors that affect the failure rate, since it is necessary to strengthen the information systems to develop an adequate strategic planning and thus generate strategies for improvement and increase the terminal efficiency.
Hypothesis The causes of the limitations such as the failure rate of professional level students in the economic-administrative areas at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa are related to the effects of the traditional methodology, where the evaluation process stands out without reconsidering the results and a teaching-learning process with limited student participation.
It was found that there are several causal phenomena of failure at the higher level, highlighting among these aspects of student, teacher, and institutional responsibility, so it is recommended that the university authorities address these problems from the aspects related to quality control programmes, such as: accreditation programmes, teacher training, attention to dropout, among others.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DA ATIVIDADE ANTIMICROBIANA DO ÓLEO ESSENCIAL DE MELALEUCA (Melaleuca linariifolia) OBTIDO DE DIFERENTES FORNECEDORES
Authors: Cristina do Carmo Marli , Albuquerque Leão Kemile 
Published: March 2024

Os antibióticos revolucionaram o tratamento de doenças infecciosas causadas por bactérias e reduziram mundialmente as taxas de morbidade e mortalidade associadas às infecções bacterianas. As ações terapêuticas dos óleos essenciais são diversificadas e muito amplas. Por muitos anos, esses óleos têm sido usados para tratar doenças. As atividades farmacológicas principais são: ação antibacteriana, anti-inflamatória, antioxidantes, antiviral, dentre outras. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar comparativamente a ação antimicrobiana do óleo essencial de Melaleuca alternifolia de diferentes fornecedores. Trata-se de um trabalho de iniciação científica, no qual escolheu-se trabalhar com três óleos essenciais industrializados de três marcas diferentes, adquiridos pela pesquisadora no comércio local. Como não era objetivo do trabalho qualificar os fornecedores, as marcas foram ocultadas e tratadas neste estudo como X, Y e Z. Realizou-se repique das cepas a fim de recuperar os microrganismos e obter colônias isoladas. As cepas foram repicadas em ágar nutriente, pela técnica de estrias sinuosas em tubo inclinado e incubadas a 37ºC por 24 horas. Com este trabalho pode-se concluir que o óleo essencial de melaleuca possui uma potencial atividade antimicrobiana frente às cepas de S. Aureus, E. coli e Salmonela. Conclui-se também que a concentração dos compostos ativos no óleo essencial interfere na potência antimicrobiana, sendo importante a padronização dos óleos para garantir a sua eficácia terapêutica.
Extraordinary Women of the Medieval and Renaissance World
Authors: Levin Carole , Barrett-Graves Debra , Carney Jo Eldridge , Spellman W. M. , Kennedy Gwynne , Witham Stephanie 
Published: March 2024

Aside from a few famous queens, warriors and religious leaders, little information is available about the many extraordinary women of the medieval and Renaissance world. This resource brings together engagingly written biographical profiles of 70 women, most of whom are unsung, but all of whom are remarkable for their courage, initiative, and accomplishments in a world where the conventional wisdom was for women to be chaste, silent, and obedient. The women profiled here represent 18 countries and excelled in 19 fields of endeavor. They include artists, builders, mystics, political leaders, religious activists, diarists and dramatists, poets and writers, and scholars.
In a world where women were taught to prefer silence to speech and self-expression, and where an assertive woman was considered an abnormal one, these women did speak out and assert themselves. This often required the courage to refute the moral dictates of the time, to put themselves at risk for their beliefs, or to take political power for themselves. Some women succeeded and some were destroyed in their efforts. These profiles, prepared by specialists in women's history, are based on the latest scholarship and offer a wealth of information not available elsewhere. Each profile features biographical data, an engagingly written biographical essay that discusses the woman's life in the context of her society, and bibliographic sources for further research. This work makes the lives of these extraordinary women accessible to the wide audience of students and interested readers and is ideal for student research.
The Effect Of Using Group Investigation (GI) Method On Students’ Writing Achievement Of Eleventh Grade Of SMA Swasta Pelita Bulu Cina
Authors: Seget Tartiyoso Dela Sapitri, Conny, 
Published: March 2024

The objective of the study is to find out whether Group Investigation Method (GIM) affect on Students’ Writing Achievement of Eleventh Grade of SMA Swasta Pelita Bulu Cina. The subject were the all tenth grade students’ with the population of 70 students. And 70 students were chosen as the ample each class consisted 35 students. This study was quasi experimental research. This study used control class and experimental class as design of research, which acts as a controlled class benchmark basic ability st udents’ on writing achievement without application of strategy, while the experimental class was given Group Investigation Method (GIM). The data collected from this study were analyzed using t -test formula. The result of this study that was a positive effect of the result students’ writing achievement after used Group Investigation Method (GIM). It can be seen from the data analysis, The data were collected by administering tests. Then, the data were analyzed by appying the pre test and the post test. The t-test formula both in experimental and control group (7.04) in which t-table is 2.000 (p=0.05), to was higher than tt in significant level 5%, so the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H 0) was rejected. In order words, using Group Investigation Method (GIM) had effect on students’ writing achievement at the eleventh grade of SMA Swasta Pelita Bulu Cina.
Penerapan Nilai-Nilai Religius Dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Agama Islam Di Madrasah Aliyah Sunan Kalijaga Banyuanyar Kabupaten Probolinggo
Authors: Tri Fahad Lukman Hakim Chairun Nisak, 
Published: March 2024

Penelitiann ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kenyataan bahwa penerapan Nilai-nilai religius kini sudah mulai dicanagkan oleh berbagai lembaga pendidikan mulai dari tingkat dasar hingga menengah maka dari itu perlu diteliti mengenai keberhasilan pada pelaksanaan penerapan nilai-nilai religius tersebut. Fokus penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah: Bagaimana perencanaan dalam penanaman nilai-nilai relgius dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan PAI di MA.Sunan Kalijaga Banyuanyar, Bagaimana penerapan guru dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai religius dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan PAI di MA.Sunan Kalijaga Banyuanyar Apa factor pendukumg dan penghambat guru dalam menananmkan nilai-nilai religious dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan PAI di MA.Sunan Kalijaga Banyuanyar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kulitatif dengan teknik pemaparan informan temuan secara deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan observasi partisipan, wawancara mendalam, serta analisis dokumentasi. Mengingat bahwa penelitian ini dilakukan lebih dari satu situs dengan religiusistik beda (multi kasus), maka data yang terkumpul terlebih dahulu dianalisis secara individu, baru kemudian dilakukan analisis data lintas sistus. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahawa dalam penanaman nilai-nilai nilai-nilai religius pada pesera didik guru memiliki startegi khusus berupa dalam perencanaan penanaman nilai-nilai religius pada pesera didik perencanaan penanaman nilai-nilai religius pada pesera didik guru menganilis SK dan KD yang sesuai dengan materi dan nilai-nilai yang akan di tanamkan dan guru menyesuaikan dengan jadwal mingguan agenda pembelajaran baik berupa didalam dan di luar kelas. Pada pelaksanaan penanaman nilai-nilai religius pada pesera didik di biasakan dengan berbagai macam jenis seperti pembiasaan mulai dari kegiatan di dalam kelas sampai di luar kelas.