bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Immuno-histological Role of CD133 in Pathogenesis of Gastric Cancer
Authors: Alsatar Israa 
Published: January 2024

The spread of cancer is one of the biggest obstacles at the present time, which has caused panic to people on the health and psychological level, adding to the economic burdens and human losses at the level of most countries of the world. For this reason, most medical institutions and researchers have shown great interest in this field to find the appropriate way out by finding sincere treatments for this problem.The current study includes a review of the immuno-histological role of the CD133 indicator in the development and severity of stomach cancer in order to be a key for applied studies to employ this indicator in the diagnosis or treatment of gastric cancer.
Genotypic And Phenotypic Surveillance Of Multidrug Resistance Of Hypermucoid K. Pneumoniae Among Clinical Isolates In AL Najaf City /Iraq
Authors: Hussain Hmood Ali , H.M. Alammar Mahdi 
Published: January 2024

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strains are the major cause of liver abscesses ,diabetes foot ulcers and other infections throughout Iraq, and these strains are usually antibiotics susceptible. Recently, hypervirulent K. pneumoniae isolates have emerged due to acquiring antimicrobial resistance determinants or the transfer of a virulence plasmid into a classic isolates ,.Klebsiella pneumoniae is responsible for hospital- and community-acquired infections. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyper irulence K. pneumoniae and investigate the antibiotics resistance profile among clinical specimens at Al Najaf Hospitals in/ Iraq, and detect the genes for molecular identification of K. pneumoniae in comparison with phenotypic and biochemical methods. In total, 100 clinical specimens were collected from patients infected with K. pneumoniae, between January 2023 and May 2023 from both sexes males (38) and Females (62) with age ranged between (20-70) years. The Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were cultured on general and selective media as (Blood agar and MacConkey agar and CHROM agar), and confirmed by using Vitek-2 system. The isolates were reported with high resistance towards various types of antibiotics, especially penicillins and cephalosporins. In contrast, K. pneumoniae showed very low resistance to imipenem and amikacin. According to the results the range of multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates in this study was estimated at 100%.
Karakterisasi Cabai Merah Giling yang Disimpan dalam Media Kolam Ikan Masyarakat Di Kota Padang Sumatera Barat
Authors: Nanda Ririn Fatma , Yenrina Rina , Yolanda Milda , Azima Fauzan , Syukri Daimon 
Published: January 2024

Storing ground chilies in fish ponds was initiated by the Padang City, West Sumatra Province community. This research aimed to determine the characteristics of ground red chilies stored in fish ponds and refrigerators. 100 g of ground chili was stored and packaged in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic clips and again in polypropylene (PP) plastic clips. The packaged material was soaked in a fish pond to a depth of ± 60 cm. Some packaged chilies were also stored in the refrigerator at ± 6 oC. Observations on the quality of ground chili, including water content, total titrated acid, antioxidant activity, air activity, total plate number, and organoleptic were analyzed periodically for ten weeks. The results showed that until the 10th week of storage, the characteristics of ground red chilies stored in fish ponds were almost identical to those stored in the refrigerator. The storage temperature in a fish pond differed from that in a refrigerator. Based on these findings, it can be hypothesized that a Modified Atmospheric Packaging system has occurred during storage in fish ponds because it allows low temperatures, which can slow down the freezing process. Therefore, further research needs to be conducted to assess the potential of fish ponds as an environmentally friendly storage place for fresh chilies.
Keyword: storage, society, water media, ecosystem
Analisis Studi Kasus Mengenai Usia Ibu dan Gambaran Fisik Penderita Sindrom Down
Authors: Arvanda Diela Gista , Izzah Annisa Nurul 
Published: January 2024

Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is the most common genetic disorder among other genetic disorders. The definition of Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality in which there is an extra copy of chromosome 21 due to non-disjunction, mosaicism or the rarest occurrence is translocation. The age of the mother when pregnant is one of the factors causing Down syndrome, the older the mother's age, the greater the chance of Down syndrome. The development of Down syndrome children is different from other normal children, so special care and parenting are needed. The purpose of this research is to analyze through case studies of Down syndrome patients aspects of birth occurrence, aspects of child growth and development, and aspects of the physical description of Down syndrome patients. The results of this study indicate that many factors can influence the occurrence of Down syndrome, namely genetic factors, radiation factors, and the age of the mother. If Down syndrome children receive a form of therapy, health care, and supportive parenting and environment. Then Down syndrome children can adapt well such as how to communicate and interact.
Identifikasi Keberadaan Mikroplastik pada Insang dan Pencernaan Barbodes binotatus Di Sungai Kalilo Pengantigan Banyuwangi
Authors: Ardiyansyah Fuad , Kurnia Tristi Indah Dwi 
Published: January 2024

Mikroplastik merupakan potongan atau serpihan plastik berukuran kecil <5mm yang berpotensi mengancam kesehatan maupun lingkungan. Keberadaan dari mikroplastik ini sangat berpotensi terakumulasi pada organ ikan utamanya dari jenis Barbodes binotatus yang ditangkap dari perairan sungai Kalilo. Meningkatnya jumlah penduduk berpotensi dalam pencemaran mikroplastik yang kemudian terakumulasi pada organ insang maupun saluran pencernaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui jenis mikroplastik yang terakumulasi pada insang dan saluran pencernaa dari ikan Barbodes binotatus yang ditangkap dari sungai Kalilo Banyuwangi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di bulan Agustus-September. Metode yang digunakan bersifat purposif sampling ditujuh titik pengamatan dengan didapatkan 14 individu untuk diambi organ insang maupun saluran pencernaannya. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini didapatkan tiga jenis mikroplastik yaitu fragment, fiber, dan film. Sedangkan pada saluran pencernaan didapatkan empat jenis mikroplastik dari jenis fragment, fiber, granul dan film. Untuk kelimpahan tertinggi didapatkan dari saluran pencernaan yaitu sebesar mikroplastik 7,34 partikel/gr, sedangkan pada organ insang hanya didapatkan kelimpahan 2,47 partikel/gr.
Inventarisasi Edible Plant yang Tumbuh Liar Di Kawasan Universitas Samudra
Authors: Nasution Irna , Jayanthi Sri , Nurliyanti  , Hijjati Nurul , Yurida  , Anggri  
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginventarisasi Edible Plant (Tumbuhan yang dapat dikonsumsi) yang tumbuh liar di Kawasan Universitas Samudra. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode jelajah (tracking) pada lokasi yang telah ditentukan secara purposive sampling, yaitu dengan penetapan tiga titik koordinat di Kawasan Universitas Samudra yang paling banyak ditumbuhi tumbuhan liar, antara lain : A= 4o27’25.2”N 97o58’18.7”E, B= 4o26’48.4”N 97o58’22.4”E, C= 4o27’16.0”N 97o58’49.5”E. Data tumbuhan yang telah diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriftif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 26 jenis tumbuhan liar dengan famili berbeda yang berpotensi sebagai edible plant (dapat dikonsumsi) di Kawasan Universitas Samudra berdasarkan 3 titik koordinat yang telah ditetapkan. Jumlah spesies edible plant yang paling banyak dijumpai adalah pada lokasi A (25 spesies), sedangkan spesies edible plant yang paling sedikit dijumpai adalah pada lokasi C (6 spesies). Masing-masing spesies yang dijumpai tersebut memiliki manfaat yang beragam. Bagian yang dikonsumsi di antaranya buah, daun, umbi, batang, daun, dan biji. Dari keseluruhan bagian tersebut, persentase bagian konsumsi paling tinggi adalah buah (45%) dan paling sedikit adalah biji (3%).
Práticas e perspectivas da literacia para os media no contexto educacional Moçambicano
Authors: Faustino Bento Matias 
Published: January 2024

A pesquisa objectiva compreender as práticas da literacia mediática no médio em moçambique. A pesquisa é de cariz qualitativa e teve como técnicas de recolha de dados a entrevista e a observação participante. A análise feita aos dados recolhidos levou à conclusão de que o sistema educacional moçambicano está a enfrentar dificuldades no acompanhamento das mudanças sociais em que elas ocorrem, pois apesar do ensino híbrido, baseado nas aulas presenciais e mediadas pelas novas tecnologias digitais ser uma realidade no país, o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação como um instrumento didáctico pedagógico ainda é uma miragem. As disciplinas de informática estão limitadas a leccionar funcionamentos dos componentes informáticos e não necessariamente a capacidade crítica e exigente para ler o mundo através dos produtos de media, facto que os celulares inteligentes capazes de buscar informações mais actualizadas em tempo real, ainda são encarados como obstáculos e perturbadoras da atenção dos estudantes dentro dos ambientes escolares, porque não são devidamente usados. A apropriação das tecnologias de informação, ainda está longe de ser alcançada, pois reina o conflito entre professores analógicos e estudantes nativos digitais. Portanto, é necessário que haja professores capacitados para uma literacia mediática e que as temáticas da segurança cibernética, critica de conteúdos e consumo no ambiente virtual façam parte em todos os subsistemas do ensino.
Palavras-chave: Literacia Mediática, Era digital, Educação
15 anos do Programa de Pesquisa e Extensão Pensar a Educação Pensar o Brasil
Authors: Abranches Monica 
Published: January 2024

O Programa de Pesquisa e Extensão Pensar a Educação Pensar o Brasil 1822-2022 (PEPB) foi criado na UFMG, em 2007, com intuito de promover o protagonismo dos agentes da educação básica e defender os direitos da e à educação pública e democrática. Através de estratégias de comunicação pública da ciência na área da educação, atuou com 10 projetos vinculados divulgando conteúdos técnicos e políticos através de rádio, jornal, seminários, livros e revistas. Criou uma rede de colaboradores de diversos territórios do país e organizou uma extensa produção audiovisual para ser disponibilizada, gratuitamente, aos agentes da educação atuantes do ensino infantil ao superior. A experiência envolveu equipes acadêmicas, que sustentaram as pesquisas históricas e as ações de extensão universitária e agentes da educação formal e informal, oriundos das escolas de educação básica, organizações não governamentais, sindicatos e fóruns em defesa da educação no Brasil. Esse artigo apresenta e reflete sobre os 15 anos de existência do PEPB defendendo os direitos da e à educação no Brasil.
Implementing project-based learning in Moroccan classrooms
Authors: Moussaoui Rachida , Erguig Reddad 
Published: January 2024

English language teaching (ELT) underwent significant changes during the 1970s and 1980s. New educational approaches and practices emerged, shifting the focus from teaching to learning. Among these methods is project-based learning (PBL), which has gradually gained popularity in many ELT settings. The incorporation of the PBL approach in the educational system has revealed its positive effect on boosting learners’ skills and learning outcomes. Nevertheless, discussions with ELT practitioners and researchers in Morocco have revealed three key facts regarding PBL in the Moroccan context. First, it is noticed that such a method has not been adequately used in Moroccan classrooms, especially at the university level. Second, the implementation of PBL in Morocco has often been based on misconceptions regarding the fundamental nature of project-based learning. Third, the research exploring PBL in relation to language skills has been rather limited in comparison with studies that have investigated the role of PBL in promoting soft skills and 21st century skills. The rationale behind the present paper is therefore to promote the effective implementation of PBL in Moroccan EFL classrooms. It aims to achieve this by highlighting the essential elements for successful implementation, addressing misconceptions, and exploring the impact of PBL on learners' language skills. Moreover, this paper also discusses potential challenges that may impede the successful implementation of PBL and suggests strategies to overcome them. By clarifying misconceptions and providing guidance, this paper seeks to foster a favorable learning environment in Moroccan EFL classrooms.
Knowledge and Attitude about Radiation Hazards on Pregnant Women Among Non-Healthcare Students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
Authors: Mohd Radzi Juliana , Adli Anis Farhana 
Published: January 2024

Lack of awareness on radiation exposure during pregnancy in Malaysia can lead to a higher possibility of rejection from pregnant women to undergo an examination using ionizing radiation. This study aims to assess the general knowledge and attitude regarding radiation hazards on pregnant women among students at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). A cross-sectional study was conducted among non-healthcare students in UniSZA. A questionnaire was distributed online using Google Form to assess knowledge and attitude of radiation hazards on pregnant women. Descriptive statistics and Independent T-test were used to determine the knowledge and attitude of the respondents. A total of 120 students have participated in this study. Equal sample sizes are obtained with 60 male students and 60 female students. The total mean knowledge and attitude score for all students is 1.31 and 4.13 respectively. The mean knowledge of female students (M=24.27) (P < .05) was higher compared to male students (M=20.20) (P < .05). Mean attitude of female students (M=17.40) (P < .05) was higher compared to male students (M=15.65) (P < .05). Female students have higher knowledge and attitude towards radiation hazards on pregnancy compared to male students. Lack of knowledge and attitude on radiation hazards on pregnancy can give serious effects in the future. Continuous awareness campaigns on the benefits and risks of radiation must be held through various platforms to educate people regarding the radiation hazards on pregnant women.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Infection Control among Medical Imaging Students in Unisza
Authors: Mohamed Nurul Syazwina , Zakaria Nur Syifa Aqilah 
Published: January 2024

Healthcare-associated infections risk in health care settings has caused a great concern to medical imaging students during clinical attachment due to high interaction rate with patients. Students may spread infections through inadequate knowledge and poor practice, which may then degrade the standard of care. Preventive measures and infection control policies have been developed to prevent the spread of infections, lower morbidity and medical care costs. However, recent evidence revealed poor level of health science students’ knowledge regarding infection control. This cross-sectional survey-based study is aimed to determine level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards infection control. This study is also aimed to determine the association between knowledge, attitude, and practice level of infection control and standard precautions among uniSZA medical imaging students. The sampling method used was purposive sampling. An online questionnaire was distributed using social media platforms, Whatsapp from 21th March to 22th April 2023. The questionnaire consists of 12 items on knowledge, 7 items on attitude and 10 items on practice about infection control. A total of 136 medical imaging students participated in this study, 98 Bachelor’s degree students and 38 Diploma students. Overall knowledge, attitude and practice level among students were good. The percentage of respondents had good knowledge, positive attitude and good practice were 100% (n=136), 100% (n=136) and 98.5% (n=134) respectively. Fisher’s exact test shows there was no association between attitude level and practice level of infection control among respondents (p =1.00). Continuous infection control training and education program are still required to enhance awareness of standard precautions and thus reduce infection exposure. Future recommendations are to include all health science students and medical students to participate in the survey. Further studies to assess the extent of public knowledge regarding infection control may also be conducted.
Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antibacterial Activity of Kyllinga nemoralis Aqueous and Methanolic Root Extracts
Authors: Abd Wahab Noor Zarina 
Published: January 2024

The present study focused to explore the phytochemical composition and in vitro antibacterial potential of Kyllinga nemoralis aqueous and methanolic root extracts. The antibacterial activities of K. nemoralis aqueous and methanolic root extracts were tested against five Gram positive and four Gram negative bacteria strains. Disk diffusion method was performed to evaluate antibacterial activities of the both extracts. K. nemoralis aqueous and methanolic root extracts showed a potent antibacterial activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria strains. The methanolic root extract of K. nemoralis showed efficiency against S. aureus, MRSA, S. pyogenes, S. sonnei, E. coli and K. pneumoniae while the aqueous extract of K. nemoralis was found to possess antibacterial activity against S. aureus and MRSA. This activity seems to be related to the phytochemicals (saponins) detected into the aqueous extract and phytochemicals (terpenoid and steroid) in methanolic extract. The results confirm that root extracts of K. nemoralis can be used as a drug to fight infections caused by the broad-spectrum bacteria strains.
Keywords
Kyllinga nemoralis, Phytochemical Analysis, Disk diffusion, Antibacterial Activity, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Conventional Ultrasound (US) Compared to Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) for Diagnosing Liver Tumours: A Systematic Review and Meta -analysis
Authors: Ali Azlinawati 
Published: January 2024

The accurate diagnosis of liver tumours is essential for effective treatment. This study is aimed at comparing the diagnostic accuracy of conventional ultrasound (US) and contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for detecting and characterizing liver tumours. There is still an unsolved problem regarding differentiation of benign and malignant liver tumours. Thus, an evaluation of the overall sensitivity and specificity of conventional US and CEUS for diagnosing benign and malignant liver tumours is presented in this systematic literature review and meta-analysis. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). A search of relevant databases including Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Library was conducted from inception to March 31, 2023 using specific keywords. Among the studies included, diagnostic performance was assessed and data was extracted. Average weighted was carried out to calculate the pooled estimates of overall sensitivity and specificity as well as 95% confidence interval (95% CI) by using Wilson score interval of the sensitivity and specificity of the studies. The selected studies were evaluated for reliability using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Performance Studies (QUADAS-2). A total of 11 studies involving 1605 patients were included in the study, with publication years ranging from 2022 to 2004. A comparison of conventional US and CEUS showed that CEUS demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for diagnosing liver tumours. Based on the pooled estimation of diagnostic accuracy (95% CI), liver tumour diagnosis for differentiation of benign and malignant tumours (CEUS: sensitivity: 0.89 [0.87-0.90], specificity: 0.80 [0.78-0.82] and conventional US: sensitivity: 0.51 [0.49-0.53], specificity: 0.44 [0.42-0.53]). It is clear from this study that CEUS has a significant role to play in clinical practice. These results indicate its value in detecting and diagnosing liver tumours, resulting in better outcomes for patients
Adult Knee Pain - The Diagnostic Dilemma
Authors: Yunus Nurul Izza , Mukhali Hassan Basri , Sharifudin Mohd Ariff 
Published: January 2024

Knee pain is one of the frequent reasons adult patients seek care in primary care clinics. The cause of knee pain varies, from overuse syndrome to inflammatory diseases. The Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is one of the overuse syndromes, a condition of proximal tibial apophysitis commonly seen among physically active boys, particularly young athletes aged 10-14 years, during the highest growth spurt. The common presenting symptoms are intermittent or continuous knee pain while walking or playing the sport that involves jumping or running. This condition is self-limiting, resolves within 6-18 months after the growth plates close, and responds well with conservative treatment. However, few patients might have long term sequelae that persist into adulthood. The case report presents a case of recurring knee pain in a 35-year-old man upon his re-engagement with active sports. Clinical assessment and radiological investigation confirm his condition to be consistent with OSD. The diagnosis of OSD in this patient may be another rare case of the recurrence of the childhood condition in a skeletally mature adult.

Keywords: Osgood-Schlatter Disease, adult, knee pain.
A Review on the Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Bone Metabolism Markers in Various Musculoskeletal Conditions
Authors: Rahim Marhasiyah , Ooi Foong Kiew , Tengku Mohamed Shihabudin Tengku Muzaffar , Chen Chee Keong 
Published: January 2024

Several researches have demonstrated the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) without surgery to treat various chronic musculoskeletal pathologies. From the current literature, extracorporeal shockwave therapy is one of the rehabilitation modalities that has a potential to be applied on bone to accelerate the healing process. The mechanical stimuli produced by the shockwaves are able to induce physiological responses at the cellular level. Therefore, detecting early changes to the bone may be crucial for certain cases, especially in the pathological conditions. Plain radiography approach requires a long follow-up time to observe the outcomes of the healing process, and biochemical bone markers provide information regarding the effects of treatment earlier than radiography. Several previous studies have reported the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the mechanical structures of bones. However, evidences regarding the exact dosage of application and effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on bone metabolism markers are still lacking. In previous research, diverse methods such as different number of treatment sessions, dosage of shockwave, time of treatment given, sites treated and time to follow-up were employed, and varied outcomes were observed. This review paper will discuss on the overview of bone metabolism markers, the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on bone metabolism markers in musculoskeletal conditions, and the potential mechanism of action of shockwave on bone biochemical markers. The exact mechanisms of shockwave act on bone biochemical markers are still debatable.