bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Histomorphology of the Beta-Cells and Phytochemical Evaluation of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Africa Star Apple - Chrysophyllum albidum (Sapotaceae)
Authors: Anna Idaguko C , Ikuoyah Awopetu P , Ademola Oremosu A , Duru Francis I O 
Published: January 2024

Objective: Studies have recognized the numerous health benefits of Chrysophyllum albidum. This study examine the phytochemical evaluation of ethanolic leaf extract of C. albidum and its histological effects on the beta-cells of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Method: Forty-two Sprague-Dawley rats (170- 200 g) were divided into six (n=7) groups. Groups 1 and 2 were given 10 mL of normal saline; group 3 was given 2 mg/kg of glibenclamide; and groups 4, 5, and 6 were given 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg/ day of C. albidum ethanolic leaf extract, respectively. Except for group 1, animals in groups 2-6 were injected intraperitoneally with 50 mg/kg streptozotocin after 14 days of oral treatment with normal saline, glibenclamide, and extract. For the next 14 days, rats were given normal saline, glibenclamide, and extract. The rats were fasted overnight before sacrifice on day 14; the pancreas was removed under diethyl ether anaesthesia and prepared for histological examination using a modified aldehyde fuchsin staining technique. Standard procedures were used for phytochemical evaluation and proximate analysis.
Results: It was observed histological that the pancreatic tissues revealed cellular regeneration of the damage beta cells at a doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg/day. Phytochemical screening revealed the following; anthocyanin, cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, reducing sugar, and tannins while proximate analysis confirmed that the leaf contained 4.83% moisture, 39.59% crude fibre, 3.35% ash, 2.35% crude fats, 3.21% crude proteins and 46.71% carbohydrate.
Conclusion: The results shows that C. albidum may possess a strong pharmacological activity owing to its rich phyto- constituents. This may have mediated its antidiabetic action by pancreatic beta cells regeneration. Hence, C. albidum could be a potential drug precursor for management of diabetes.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 63-73
Comparing clinical course and patients out comes in patients undergoing Open surgical Versus Thoracoscopic closure of the atrial and ventricular septal defects in children
Authors: Mukhamedov Ikromzhon , Ma Zengshan , Joshibayev Seitkhan 
Published: January 2024

The current study is aimed at evaluation of the impact of different surgical approaches while correcting congenital heart diseases (CHD). Clinical outcomes like; operative time, complications, hospital stay were evaluated in children undergoing surgical repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Patients and methods: Between 2015 and 2019, a total of 111 patients surgically managed for CHD with male: female ratio of…. and mean age 10.42±3.24 years. Two surgical approaches: open either right anterolateral thoracotomy or sternotomy and thoracoscopic were used. The study conducted to determine the operative time, ICU stay, complications, recovery period and long term follow up of the patients in both the groups.
Results: 67 patients with ASD and 44 patients with VSD underwent cardiac surgery. Mean operation time was significantly longer in TS patients in comparison with TT and ST groups. However, mean intensive care unit (ICU) stay and hospital stay were significantly shorter in TS group in comparison with TT and ST patients.
Conclusion: TS approach in repair of congenital heart defects not only resulted of good cosmetic effect, but also reduces time in ICU and hospital stay in comparison with “classical” operational techniques. In this article we tried to show the whole results of research.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 115-120
A Single Centre Demographic and Clinico-epidemiological Profile of Pityriasis Versicolor in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ismail Bhoraniya Abdullah , Nawab Mohammad , Fatima Syeda Hajra 
Published: January 2024

Background: Pityriasis Versicolor (PV) is a chronic superficial fungal infection of skin caused by lipophilic yeast Malassezia species. Its prevalence, predisposing factors and clinical presentations varies in different geographical locations around the world. Despite being a common disease, its diagnosis and treatment remain a challenge. The aim of this study was to document the clinico-epidemiological characteristics of the participants diagnosed with PV.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive crosssectional study was carried out on 104 consecutive participants attending the Outpatient Department of National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad during 1st July, 2020 and 31stJuly, 2021. Their demographic data, risk factors, clinical features, and temperament were recorded in the case record form. The participants were diagnosed clinically and confirmed by direct microscopy. The data were analysed retrospectively.
Results: In this study, 75 participants (72%) were males and the ratio of male to female was 2.6:1. The most frequently affected participants were in 20–40 years of age group. The mean age was 29.14 (±10.52) years. PV was present in 28.8% students, 21.15% workers, 31.7% employees, 11.5% housewives and 6.7% businessmen. The most common affected site was back followed by neck and chest. PV was found prone to the Fitzpatrick skin types 4 (49.03%) and 3 (27.8%). Hypo-pigmented lesions were more common.The Malassezia species was present in multiple lesions of all the participants.
Conclusions: This study documented the clinico-epidemiological profile of PV. The findings of this study may provide us current understanding of PV in India.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 141-149
The Psychological Symptoms and Difficulties Experienced By Parents of Children with Autism
Authors: KÖSE Semra , Sezer Hilal Kurt , Kucukoglu Sibel 
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study investigated the psychological symptoms and difficulties experienced by parents of children with autism.
Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2021 and June 2022. The sample consisted of 218 parents of children aged 3-18 living in XX. The sample was divided into two: 110 parents of children with autism and 108 parents of healthy children.
Results: Parents of children with autism had a mean age of 36.15±6.142, while parents of healthy children had a mean age of 36.65±7.057. More than half of the parents of children with autism stated that they worried about their children’s future and had difficulty taking care of other children of theirs, making time for themselves, and maintaining daily life. On the other hand, only a quarter of the parents of healthy children stated that they worried about their children’s future and had difficulty taking care of other children of theirs, making time for themselves, and maintaining daily life. Parents of children with autism had a significantly higher mean anxiety, depression and hostility subscale score than parents of healthy children (p<0.05).
Conclusions: Parents of children with autism experience more difficulties and present with more symptoms of anxiety, depression, and hostility than parents of healthy children. Parents of children with special needs need to be psychologically reassured and supported.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 179-188
Differences in expression of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha fallopian tubes non-patent and fallopian tubes patent
Authors: Budihastuti Uki Retno , Laqif Abdurahman , Melinawati Eriana , Prakosa Teguh , Udiyanto Hermawan , Priyanto Heru , Darto - , Ratnasari Affi Angelia , Anggraeni Asih , Wijayanti Agung Sari , Dewi Devi Cynthia , Hann Kresto Atalyo De 
Published: January 2024

Background: Fallopian tube infertility results from sexually transmitted infections and pelvic inflammatory diseases. The most common causes of infertility in women are infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacterial infections initiate an inflammatory reaction, and ongoing inflammation leads to scarring, obstructing the reproductive tract, and infertility. The pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α are involved in the inflammation response triggered by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. The study aimed to investigate the connection between the expression of IL-6 and TNF-α in patent and non-patent fallopian tubes.
Methods: Analytical observational research with a cross-sectional approach. The 30 subjects were divided into two groups. Group I consisted of 15 subjects diagnosed with non-patent fallopian tubes, and group II consisted of 15 subjects diagnosed with patent fallopian tubes. Sampling technique using consecutive sampling. The research was conducted at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital from January to June 2022. Both groups were assessed based on age, BMI, parity, level of education, occupation, type of infertility, and expression of IL-6 and TNF-α.
Results: The expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were compared between non-patent and patent fallopian tubes, with statistical analysis indicating a significant difference between the two groups. The p-value for IL-6 was 0.008, and the p-value for TNF-α was 0.030.
Conclusion: There was a significant difference in IL-6 expression between the non-patent fallopian tube and the patent fallopian tube, with the IL-6 expression being higher in the non-patent fallopian tube than in the patent fallopian tube. Similarly, the expression of TNF-α on the non-patent fallopian tube and patent fallopian tube shows a higher expression of TNF-α on the non-patent fallopian tube than the patent fallopian tube.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 221-227
Assessment of Severity of Acute Pancreatitis in Children: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) Score
Authors: Fathema Kaniz , Karim ASM Bazlul , Alam Rubaiyat , Begum Fahmida , Mazumder Md Wahiduzzaman , Nahid Khan Lamia , Benzamin Md , Hasan Mohammad Shariful , Akter Sharmin , Ahmed Mizu 
Published: January 2024

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a prompt inflammatory process of the pancreas and it may be ranged from mild to severe pancreatitis with variable involvement of regional tissues and remote organ systems. Though there are many scoring systems for adults but scarce of scoring system for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis among paediatric cases increase their suffering. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) can be useful for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis in children. It is reported that SIRS has good sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value. The aim of this study was to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis in paediatric cases from the scores of SIRS. This cross-sectional descriptive study was coducted in the Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh for a period of 1.5 years from May 2019 to October 2020. A total of 25 children with acute pancreatitis were selected purposively and SIRS was evaluated. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of SIRS was calculated. Out of 25 acute pancreatitis children, 18 (mean age, 10.27±4.0 years) were diagnosed as mild AP and 7 (mean age, 10.54 ±4.0 years) as severe AP. Fourteen (56.0%) children were male and less than half 11 (44%) of children had pallor and most of them 23 (92%) had abdominal tenderness. There was no statistically significant difference between mild and severe AP in terms of serum lipase, amylase, BUN and CRP (p > 0.05). SIRS score was ≥2 in 7 (100%) severe AP patients and score was ≥2 in 4 (22.2%) mild AP patients and it was statistically significant (p=0.001). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy of SIRS score in predicting severe acute pancreatitis was 100%, 77.8%, 63.6%, 100% and 84% respectively. This study finds that SIRS score can effectively assess the severity of acute pancreatitis in the paediatric age group. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) score at admission can be used to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis.
Bangladesh Med J. 2022 Sept; 51(3): 10-17
Leveraging A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach with AHP & TOPSIS Method for the Selection of IoT-Based Inverter Smart Grid System and Smart Meter in Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Turbine Installations at Pelabuhan Ratu CFPP.
Authors: Prayogo Bobby , Yudisaputro Hendra 
Published: January 2024

The effective selection of inverters plays a critical role in optimising the efficiency and performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine systems. Inverters have a direct impact on overall energy conversion efficiency and system output by influencing their efficiency and reliability. Inverter selection also involves essential criteria such as cost, compatibility with renewable energy sources, and environmental considerations. Therefore, a comprehensive and systematic approach is necessary to thoroughly assess and compare various inverter options.
This study utilises a multi-criteria decision-making methodology to address these challenges. It assesses the identified criteria using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and ranks them to determine the most suitable solution through the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). As a result, the investigation identifies smart grid and smart metre inverters as the optimal solutions, effectively addressing concerns related to power stability, communication and connectivity, security, data management, and cost.
The proposed methodology yields a substantial total equity portion of USD 9,325.71, along with impressive annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of USD 1,734.09. The estimated payback period is 6.85 years, and the return on investment (ROI) reaches a remarkable 338.07%. Additionally, the nett income significantly reduces the production cost, amounting to USD 40,853.34 in a single period.
Desain Model Artificial Intelligence Untuk Peningkatan Customer Experience & Penjualan Tenaga Listrik Melalui Penambahan Fitur Virtual Customer Support Pada Aplikasi PLN Mobile
Authors: AZHAR DZULFIKAR 
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on efforts to improve Customer Experience by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based features into the PLN Mobile application. Given the challenges where many customers remain unaware of the variety of PLN products, the process of becoming a customer, and the boundaries of customer and PLN responsibilities, this research proposes the application of AI to improve customer interactions with PLN. The primary objective is to create an effective AI Chat Bot model for Customer Support, capable of efficiently serving both customers and non-customers. The methodology employed is the DM3 (Data-Driven Decision Management) approach, encompassing stages of data collection, pre-processing, AI model development, testing, launching, and further development. The primary focus is on integrating Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning technologies to enrich customer interactions. The results indicate that implementing an AI Chat Bot in PLN Mobile can enhance Customer Experience, facilitate communication, and gather valuable data for customer service activities. This Chat Bot feature not only improves service quality but also provides new information for PT PLN (persero) from customer activities, ultimately aiding in the increase of electricity sales.

Keywords: Customer Experience, Artificial Intelligence, PLN Mobile
Analisis Sentiment Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Terbatas (PTMT) Selama Pandemik Covid-19 Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Cahyana Yana 
Published: January 2024

Munculnya pandemi Covid-19 menciptakan banyak perubahan dalam berbagai tatanan masyarakat, termasuk pada bidang pendidikan. Setelah vaksinasi gencar dilakukan, pemerintah berinisiasi melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran tatap muka secara terbatas untuk tetap mencegah rantai penyebaran virus. Hal tersebut menimbulkan perbedaan respons di antara masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana masyarakat memberikan berbagai respons dengan menggunakan metode Naive Bayes dimana algoritma ini dipercaya memiliki efektivitas keakuratan serta kecepatan publikasi basis data yakni dengan implementasi salah satu media sosial, Twitter. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa algoritma Naive Bayes Classifier menghasilkan nilai akurasi sebesar 58,23%, dengan kata kunci “PTM”, dan “PTM Terbatas”. Diperoleh juga nilai siknronitas antar data- Pecision Score sebesar 48,85%, nilai Recall sebesar 76,48% dan nilai F1-Score sebesar 59,62 %
Memprediksi Nilai Tukar Pembudidayaan Ikan di Provinsi Papua Barat dengan Menggunakan Metode Linear Regression
Authors: Afifa Nur , Ubaydillah  , Meidika Edi 
Published: January 2024

Nilai Tukar Pembudidayaan Ikan (NTPI) merupakan alat ukur yang diperoleh melalui perbandingan antara harga jual dangan harga barang dan jasa yang digunakan pembudidaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui atau memprediksi hasil dari NTPI. Metode yang di gunakan pada penelitian ini adalah regresi linier. Penelitian ini menggunakan Jupyter Notebook sebagai platform pengolahan data dengan menggabungkan konsep data mining dan analisis regresi. Analisis data budidaya ikan dan faktor terkait seperti indeks penerimaan petani, indeks konsumsi rumah tangga, dll untuk memprediksi nilai NTPI. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun prediksi memberikan wawasan, terdapat keterbatasan tertentu ketika menggunakan model regresi linier untuk memprediksi masa depan. Mean squared error (MSE) sebesar 90,78 sehingga diperlukan pertimbangan lebih lanjut untuk meningkatkan akurasi model. Meskipun demikian, penelitian ini akan memberikan dasar bagi pemerintah provinsi Papua Barat untuk menerapkan langkah-langkah yang lebih efektif di sektor perikanan budidaya.
Clima Organizacional y Satisfacción Laboral, Factores e Influencia en el Desempeño Laboral de las Secretarias
Authors: Amaguaña-Quezada Johanna , Ramón-Ramón Dolores , Matamoros-Tinoco Chanena , Borja-Berrones Daniela 
Published: January 2024

Las organizaciones necesitan constantemente de estrategias competitivas para hacerle frente a escenarios competitivos, cambiantes y muy exigentes. Para responder exitosamente requieren disponer de recurso humano comprometido con las aspiraciones de la organización. Como parte de esta fuerza de trabajo se encuentran las secretarias, cuyo apoyo es fundamental en toda organización. Por ello este estudio versa sobre identificar, cuáles son los factores determinantes que crean un clima laboral apropiado e influyen en la satisfacción y el desempeño de las secretarias de las organizaciones de El Guabo, de acuerdo con lo esperado por estas entidades.
Para lo cual, se aplicó en términos metodológicos, un análisis correlacional de dependencia de Chi cuadrado y estadísticos descriptivos a lo obtenido luego de la aplicación de tres diferentes test: cuestionario de satisfacción laboral, cuestionario del clima organizacional y escala de desempeño laboral individual. Los principales resultados ponen de manifiesto que los factores de la satisfacción laboral tanto intrínseca como extrínseca tienen una fuerte relación con el desempeño, todos se asocian fuertemente.
En resumen, el entorno laboral de una organización juega un papel crucial en la productividad y satisfacción laboral de sus empleados, siendo las secretarias un cargo esencial en la estructura empresarial de El Guabo. El clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral son elementos interrelacionados que afectan directamente el desempeño de las secretarias. Este artículo analizará los factores del clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral que impactan en el rendimiento de las secretarias, explorando investigaciones recientes para proporcionar una visión actualizada de este tema crucial.
Gestión Administrativa de Organizaciones Financieras de Machala e Incidencia en el Desempeño del Talento Humano
Authors: Valarezo-Nagua Lady , Ramón-Ramón Dolores , Borja-Berrones Daniela , Matamoros-Tinoco Chanena 
Published: January 2024

La gestión administrativa en las entidades financieras ha experimentado un cambio en sus procesos debido a las deficiencias en varias áreas. Esta investigación tiene como propósito determinar las incompetencias en la gestión administrativa y los procesos existentes en las empresas financieras de la ciudad de Machala. Con esta finalidad, se analizaron un total de 334 respuestas mediante el sistema estadístico MAS (muestreo aleatorio simple) aplicando el método cuantitativo. Los hallazgos demostraron que el recurso humano de las organizaciones financieras percibe al proceso administrativo con incompetencias con respecto a procesos financieros, servicios de calidad, satisfacción del cliente, capacitación, sistema financiero, gestión del talento humano y tecnología, haciendo evidente un fuerte impacto en su desempeño laboral y en la atención al cliente. Se concluye que, la alta dirección en las entidades bancarias debería desarrollar políticas y una eficaz gestión administrativa para mejorar las diferentes áreas con el fin de lograr máximos beneficios en el desempeño laboral del talento humano y en la satisfacción de los clientes para lograr su fidelidad.
Sistema “Trayectorias” para la Medición de Indicadores de Desempeño Académico de Estudiantes Inscritos en Instituciones Públicas de Nivel Superior
Authors: Rosado-Castellanos Damián , Pacheco-Farfán Ivette , Hernández-Ramírez Julieta , Fuentes-Rosas Liliana 
Published: January 2024

Los indicadores educativos son empleados en el sistema de gestión pública de manera representativa; en la actualidad los nivele de deserción y reprobación tienen un impacto significativo en la eficiencia terminal. La gestión efectiva de la información permite mejorar la calidad y accesibilidad del dato para comparativos entre periodos. El objetivo de este trabajo es describir el desarrollo de un sistema para la medición de indicadores de desempeño académico de estudiantes inscritos en instituciones públicas de nivel superior. Se usó una adaptación a la metodología de cascada dado que las necesidades institucionales no son tan volátiles y cambiantes. Como principal resultado, la generación del reporte de indicadores de deserción y reprobación generado desde el microservicio y consumido desde la aplicación web muestran consistencia en las pruebas realizadas entre otros hallazgos relevantes. El sistema Trayectoria como automatización permite a las instituciones de educación superior tener una herramienta que facilita el seguimiento y el apoyo a los estudiantes a lo largo de su educación. Tomando como base los consejeros escolares y profesionales para intervenciones tempranas para garantizar que los estudiantes reciban el apoyo necesario para alcanzar sus metas académicas y profesionales.