bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pemanfaatan Munuman Cap Tikus dan Ekstrak Daun Cengkeh Sebagai Bahan Pembuatan Handsanitizer
Authors: Aritonang, S.Si., M.Si. Henry F. , Wuntu Audy D. 
Published: November 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic, which began in mid-2019, has changed the way people live. Hand-washing activities can be done using soap and running water or by washing hands using a hand sanitizer, especially if you are in a location that does not allow the availability of a place to wash your hands with running water. Therefore, the need for hand sanitizers is deemed necessary for every resident. The people of Talaitad Village, Suluun Tareran District, South Minahasa Regency can assist government programs in tackling the spread of COVID-19 by making personal hand sanitizers through the use of cap tikus liquor and clove leaf extract in the village. Most of the people of Talaitad Village did not know how to make hand sanitizers. Therefore, this PKM activity was carried out with the aim that the people of Talaitad Village would gain knowledge on how to make hand sanitizers by utilizing the cap tikus liquor and clove leaf extract owned by the farmers. The method applied in this PKM activity is counseling about the need for hand sanitizers and the practice of making hand sanitizers by utilizing cap tikus liquor and clove leaf extract. The participants were able to make hand sanitizers and the resulting hand sanitizer products showed a clear yellow color and had the aroma of alcohol and cloves.
Keywords: Hand sanitizer; clove leaf extract; Cap tikus drink; Talaitad Village
ABSTRAK
Pandemi Covid-19 yang dimulai sejak pertengahan Tahun 2019 mengakibatkan tatanan hidup masyarakat menjadi berubah. Kegiatan mencuci tangan bisa dilakukan dengan menggunakan sabun dan air mengalir ataupun dengan mencuci tangan menggunakan hand santizer, terlebih apabila berada di lokasi yang tidak memungkinkan tersedianya tempat cuci tangan dengan air mengalir. Oleh karena itu, kebutuhan akan adanya hand sanitizer dirasa perlu untuk dimiliki setiap penduduk. Masyarakat Desa Talaitad Kecamatan Suluun Tareran Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan dapat membantu program pemerintah dalam penanggulangan penyebaran Covid-19 dengan membuat hand sanitizer pribadi melalui pemanfaatan minuman cap tikus dan ekstrak daun cengkeh yang ada di desa tersebut. Sebagian besar masyarakat Desa Talaitad belum mengetahui cara pembuatan hand sanitizer. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan agar masyarakat Desa Talaitad memperoleh pengetahuan cara pembuatan hand sanitizer dengan memanfaatkan minuman cap tikus dan ekstrak daun cengkeh yang dimiliki petani. Metode yang akan diterapkan dalam kegiatan PKM ini adalah penyuluhan tentang perlunya hand sanitizer serta praktek pembuatan hand sanitizer dengan memanfaatkan minuman cap tikus dan ekstrak daun cengkeh. Masyarakat yang hadir dapat membuat hand sanitizer dan produk hand sanitizer yang dihasilkan memiliki warna kuning bening dan memiliki aroma alkohol dan cengkih.
Kata Kunci: Hand sanitizer; ekstrak daun cengkeh; minuman cap tikus; Desa Talaitad
Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Konservasi Sumbar Daya Alam Bagi Siswa Sekolah Dasar Di Sekitar Tahura Gunung Tumpa, Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Koneri Roni , Maabuat Pience 
Published: November 2023

The sustainability of natural resources in a forest area is very dependent on the people who live and do activities around the forest area. The problem around the current partners is that many community activities cause threats to natural resources in the surrounding environment such as the conversion of forest land into plantation land and the collection of timber and animals of economic value in the forest. This is due to the ignorance of the community about the importance of natural resources for life and how to conserve these natural resources. This activity aims to increase partners' knowledge, understanding, and skills in natural resource conservation. Changing people's behavior towards the destruction of natural resources to provide ecological and economic benefits for the community. The implementation method uses a participatory approach, namely through lectures, discussions, video screenings, training, games, coaching, evaluation, mentoring, and monitoring. The results of the activities obtained increased the knowledge, understanding, and skills of partners about natural resources and conservation techniques. The use of different methods such as discussions, games in the form of chain messages, video screenings, and learning outside the classroom aroused the enthusiasm of partners in participating in the activities. This activity gave positive results for the school, especially the students who were enthusiastic about natural resource conservation.
ABSRAK
Kelestarian sumber daya alam pada suatu kawasan hutan sangat tergantung kepada masyarakat yang tinggal dan beraktifitas di sekitar kawasan hutan tersebut. Permasalahan di sekitar mitra saat ini adalah banyak aktivitas masyarakat yang yang menyebabkan ancaman terhadap sumber daya alam yang ada di lingkunagn sekitarnya seperti alih fungsi lahan hutan menjadi lahan perkebunan dan pengambilan kayu serta satwa bernilai ekonomi yang ada di hutan. Hal ini disebabkan karena ketidaktahuan masyarakat tentang pentingnya sumber daya alam bagi kehidupan dan bagaimana konservasi sumber daya alam tersebut. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, pemahaman dan keterampilan mitra dalam konservasi sumberdaya alam dan mengubah perilaku masyarakat terhadap kerusakan sumber daya alam sehingga memberikan manfaat ekologi dan ekonomi bagi masyarakat. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif yaitu melalui ceramah, diskusi, pemutaran video, pelatihan, permainan, pembinaan, evaluasi, pendampingan dan monitoring. Hasil kegiatan didapatkan terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman serta keterampilan mitra tentang sumber daya alam serta teknik konservasinya. Penggunaan berbagai metode seperti diskusi, permainan berupa pesan berantai, pemutaran video dan pembelajaran di luar kelas membangkitkan semangat mitra dalam mengikuti kegiatan. Kegiatan ini juga memberikan hasil yang positif bagi sekolah terutama para siswa yang dengan antusias terhadap koservasi sumber daya alam.
Tingkat Kemiripan Kesejahteraan Kecamatan Berdasarkan Indikator Sosial Ekonomi Menggunakan Analisis Komponen Utama Di Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, Provinsi Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Saputri Septia Rizky , Prang Jantje Deny , Nainggolan Nelson 
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat kemiripan kesejahteraan kecamatan berdasarkan indikator sosial ekonomi di Kabupaten Minahasa Utara Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode analisis komponen utama. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 10 kecamatan di Kabupaten Minahasa Utara. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa didapat 3 komponen utama yaitu yang mewakili 79,3% variabilitasnya.
Significado da Obesidade na Perspectivas dos Usuários da Atenção Primária no Norte do Brasil
Authors: Andreza Domingos da Silva  , Marta Azevedo dos Santos  , Sônia Lopes Pinto  , Kellen Cristine Silva  , Juliana Bastoni da Silva  , Lígia Amparo da Silva Santos  , Bianca Dias Ferreira  , Lorenna Martins da Silva  , Walter Soares Borges Neto  
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A obesidade é prioridade de saúde pública de difícil reversão, relacionada a uma rede complexa de vários fatores, sendo impossível mensurar a força de cada um para o ganho de peso e impacto na vida da pessoa com obesidade. Objetivos: compreender os significados da obesidade sob a ótica da pessoa com obesidade. Métodos: estudo descritivo, exploratório, com posicionamento epistemológico interpretativista, com abordagem qualitativa. Empregou-se o instrumento Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) como norteador do método. Participaram oito pessoas com obesidade, através de entrevista individual, subsidiada por roteiro semiestruturado, em ambiente virtual, sincrônica por videoconferência, gravadas, transcritas e analisadas por Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: Foram determinadas seis categorias: (I) Compreensão sobre saúde; (II) Conhecimento sobre promoção da saúde; (III) Percepção sobre modos de vida; (IV) Compreensão sobre obesidade; (V) Enfrentamento da obesidade; e (VI) Sentimentos relacionados à obesidade. Concluiu-se que foi possível conhecer os aspectos relacionados à vivência na condição de pessoa com obesidade, representados por significados negativos, físicos e psicológicos, relacionados a insatisfação pela imagem corporal, convergindo na produção de sentimento de tristeza e um ciclo de sofrimento em decorrência do estigma social e do preconceito de peso.
Peran Kelompok Tani Dalam Upaya Mewujudkan Kemandirian Petani di Era Modern di Kabupaten Tulungagung
Authors: Lestari Mufida Diah , Kurnianto Bambang Tri , Faisal Herry Nur , Solikah Umi Nur 
Published: November 2023

Kelompok tani salah satu kelompok yang memberikan andil penting dalam keberlangsungan peningkatan perkembangan perekonomian petani dan keluarganya. Kelompok tani menjadi sebuah wadah bagi petani untuk bisa mendapatkan berbagai informasi mengenai berbagai hal diantaranya: mempererat silaturahmi antara anggota kelompok tani, sistem usaha tani modern, pemecahan masalah dalam bidang pertanian, sebagai ruang belajar, belajar berorganisasi dan sebagai unit produksi sebagai usaha untuk mengembangan usaha pada skala ekonomi. Kelompok tani dibentuk oleh petani dan diperuntukkan petani, namun banyak kelompok tani yang dibuat berdasarkan program pemerintah yang mengharuskan petani menjadi anggota kelompok tani. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan dari kelompok tani dalam perwujudkan kemandirian petani di Kabupaten Tulungagung. Penelitian menerapkan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sampel dari penlitian ini adalah petani yang menjadi anggota kelompok tani pada beberapa daerah di Kabupaten Tulungagung. Kelompok tani dibentuk oleh petani dan diperuntukkan petani, namun banyak kelompok tani yang dibentuk berdasarkan program pemerintah yang mengharuskan petani menjadi anggota kelompok tani. Hasil dari penelitian ini masih banyak kelompok tani di Kabupaten Tulungagung yang belum berjalan maksimal disebebakan oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya adalah: sumberdaya petani, petani masih enggan mengikuti kelompok tani, petani mau bergabung kedalam kelompok tani tetapi kurang aktif.
Spectrum of Flat Epithelial Atypia in Breast Lesions
Authors: Jaffar Nazish , Khan Amna , Batool Rabisa , Rahat Noshaba 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of flat epithelial atypia and its association with breast lesions in trucut biopsies and lumpectomy specimens in the local population.Study Design: A cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Pathology at Basic Medical Sciences Institute, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center Karachi, Pakistan, from October 2019 to September 2022.Methods: In total, 286 biopsy specimens of breast tissue diagnosed with various pathologies, including benign and malignant cases, were included in our study. The overall frequency of flat epithelial atypia was noted. Furthermore, the Fischer Exact/Chi-square test of association was applied to observe the association of FEA with other breast lesions. Open Epi software was utilized for sample size calculations, and data was analyzed with SPSS version 22.0. Results: The most common age range for flat epithelial atypia was 17 to 80 years, and the mean age was 27.05 ± 10.34 SD. Fibroadenoma was the most frequent clinical presentation in 214 (74.8%) cases. Features of flat epithelial atypia were found in a total of 11 (3.84%) cases. However, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) showed 100% positivity for flat epithelial atypia followed by fibrocystic disease (62%), Invasive Ductal Carcinoma( IDC) (15%), and adenosis (12.5%).Conclusion: The frequency of flat epithelial atypia, was 3.84% in trucut biopsies and lumpectomy specimens of the breast. The Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), IDC, fibrocystic disease, and adenosis showed a positive association with flat epithelial atypia.
How to cite this: Jaffar N, Khan A, Batool R, Rahat N. Spectrum of Flat Epithelial Atypia in Various Breast Lesions. An Alarming Sign. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 415-420. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.333
Histopathological Study and Clinical Correlation of Glial Tumors at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi
Authors: Khan Javeria , Bhatti Irtiza Ahmed , Jaffar Nazish , Haider Ghulam , Zaman Aliya , Shabbir Shamama Muhamad 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To observe the spectrum of glial tumors in a resource-limited tertiary care setup of Karachi according to the modified WHO central nervous system tumor classification.Study Design:A retrospective analysis.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Oncology Ward of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi, Pakistan from August 2020 to January 2021.Methods: The study was done to record data of patients diagnosed with glioma, which were registered during 2017 - 2019. Patients were classified according to recent WHO brain tumor classification. Data analysis as performed by SPSS version 26.0.Results: A total of 115 glioma cases were included. The most common presenting age group was in the 4th decade of their life. Oligodendroglioma was the most common histological type 61 (53.5%). The most common presenting symptom was a headache in 46 (40%). The location of the tumor was temporoparietal lobe in 51/115 (44.3%). Immunohistochemical studies showed a significant association with histological subtypes (p-value: 0.002). Conclusion: Oligodendroglioma was found to be the most common histological type. Immunohistochemical marker GFAP expression was positive for the majority of diagnosed cases, where 1p19q / codeletion was observed specifically in oligodendrogliomas.
How to cite this: Khan J, Bhatt IA, Jaffar N, Haider G, Zaman A, Shabbir SM Histopathological Study and Clinical Correlation of Glial Tumors: Tertiary Care Setting in Karachi. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 481-486. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.337
Diagnostic Accuracy of Cord Blood Bilirubin in Predicting Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Taking Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia within One Week of Birth as Gold Standard
Authors: Majeed Maryam , Ahmed Daniyal , Hanif Danish , Khaliq Hamna , Ahmad Ali , Awan Zunaira Asghar 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of cord blood bilirubin in predicting neonatalhyperbilirubinemia, taking neonatal hyperbilirubinemia within one week of birth as the gold standard.Study Design: Across-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The Study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan from 7 September 2020 to 6 March 2021.Methods: A total of 366 term neonates of both gendersgenders were included. Neonates with congenital hypothyroidism, neonatal hepatitis, biliary atresia, and sepsis were excluded. After getting informed consent from parents, a cord blood sample was taken and sent to the institutional laboratory for measuring total bilirubin levels, and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (yes/no) was noted. All neonates were followed by the researcher for one week and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia was noted.Results: The study yielded 193 true positive and 14 false positive cases, along with 7 false negative and 152 true negative cases, with a statistically significant p-value of 0.0001. Overall, the diagnostic accuracy of cord blood bilirubin in predicting neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, using neonatal hyperbilirubinemia within one week of birth as the gold standard, was found to be 96.50% for sensitivity, 91.57% for specificity, 93.24% for positive predictive value, 95.60% for negative predictive value, and 94.26% for diagnostic accuracy.Conclusion: This study has shown that cord blood bilirubin has a rather good diagnostic accuracy for predicting newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
How to cite this: Majeed M, Ahmed D, Hanif D, Khaliq H, Ahmad A, Khan ZA. Diagnostic Accuracy of Cord Blood Bilirubin in Predicting Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Taking Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia within One Week of Birth as Gold Standard. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 401-409. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.347
Reliability and Validity of the COPE Index among Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients in Pakistan
Authors: Nasim Sumaira , M. Lowe Nicola , Hall Moran Victoria , Dillon Stephanie , Zaheer Sidra , Philp Ian 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess the reliability and validity of the COPE (Carers of Older People in Europe) index tool among the caregivers of dialysis-dependent patients in Pakistan.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Dialysis Unit of Pakistan Kidney Patients Association Rawalpindi, Bahria International Hospital Rawalpindi and Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from December 2018 to January 2019. Methods: A 15-item COPE index questionnaire was administered, and data were collected from 124 caregivers of patients undergoing regular hemodialysis. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed on all items of the COPE index to retain the underlying components. Further, Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the internal consistency of the retained component structure and loadings obtained from the PCA and the entire instrument separately.Results: The PCA analysis revealed that, with the context of this study, the COPE index had good internal consistency for the negative aspects of caregiving and social support (Cronbach's alpha scores were 0.864 and 0.781, respectively). For the positive impact items, a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.655 indicated modest internal consistency. Cronbach's alpha of 0.714 for the entire 15 items indicated that the COPE index had good overall internal consistency in our study population.Conclusion: The COPE index was found to be a valid tool for use in Pakistan to assess the caregiver experience, including both positive and negative aspects of caregiving.
How to cite this: Nasim S, Lowe NM, Moran VH, Dillon S, Zaheer S, Philp I. Reliability and Validity of the COPE Index among Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients in Pakistan. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 393-400. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.351
Effect of Truncal Versus Branch Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Artery on Postoperative Hypocalcemia Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery: Rawalpindi
Authors: Javed Romassa , Qasim Butt Muhammad , Tariq Mansoor , Qamar Rohan , Bukhari Sarah Tauseef 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To investigate the effect of truncal or branch ligation of the inferior thyroid artery on postoperative hypocalcemia. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan from July 2021 to June 2022.Methods: For this study, 60 patients were enrolled who underwent total thyroidectomy at the Department of Surgery from July 2021 to June 2022. Patients were divided into Group 'A' and Group 'B', with an equal number of 30 patients in each group. Patients in group 'A' underwent bilateral ITA ligation at the trunk, while patients in group 'B' underwent ligation of terminal branches of ITA on the gland capsule. The primary outcome was postoperative hypocalcemia on 1 postoperative day.Results: Our results showed a significant difference in hypocalcemia in both groups. Decreased incidence of biochemical hypocalcemia was found in branch ligation of ITA (3.33%) than trunk ligation (36.36%) P value 0.025.Conclusion: Branch ligation of ITA decreases the incidence of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.
How to cite this: Javed R, Butt MQ, Tariq M, Qamar R, Bukhari ST. Effect of Truncal Versus Branch Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Artery on Postoperative Hypocalcemia Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery: Rawalpindi. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 452-457. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.366
Homocysteine and Vitamin D Levels: An Association with Depression and its Severity
Authors: Bajwa Asif Azeem , Khan Sikandar , Raza Hassan , Nazir Tashfeen -Bin- 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the association of serum Homocysteine and serum vitamin D levels with depression and its severity.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health (AFIMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from December 2021 to May 2022. Methods: We recorded demographic data, including age, gender, and socioeconomic status of consecutively sampled 155 subjects. Depression and its severity was assessed by applying the Urdu version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D U). Blood samples were collected to assess serum homocysteine and serum vitamin D before commencing any treatment for depression; these samples were assessed at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP Rawalpindi).Results: The mean Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D U) score was 17.14 ± 4.29 with minimum and maximum scores as 8 and 22. There were 97 (62.6%) cases that had mild to moderate depression, and 58 (37.4%) patients had severe depression. The frequencies of intermediate to severe Homocysteine levels were statistically higher in individuals with severe depression (p < 0.001), while vitamin D deficiency was also statistically higher in individuals experiencing severe depression (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Raised serum homocysteine levels and deficiency of serum vitamin D is associated with the severity of depression.
How to cite this: Bajwa AA, Khan S, Raza H, Nazir TB. Homocysteine and Vitamin D Levels: An Association with Depression. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 372-378. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.385
Role of Sonography in the Assessment of Dengue Fever with Serological Correlation
Authors: Rashid Amir , Fakhr Amer , Azeem Abdul Rehman , Arshad Abdul Rehman , Ahmed Waqas , Ahmed Yastoor 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess ultrasound findings and their correlation with hematological parameters in patients with serologically confirmed Dengue Fever (DF).Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Medicine of Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan from April 2022 to July 2022.Methods: All participants in this study were serologically confirmed to have dengue disease. Each participant underwent chest, abdomen, and pelvis ultrasound examinations and a complete blood count (CBC). Both descriptive and analytic factors were analyzed statistically. Chi-Square / Fisher exact tests were employed to determine the connection between variables. A p-value less than (0.05) was statistically significant.Results: 166 individuals with Dengue NS-1 antigen positive with a mean age of 35.77±11.13 years were included in this research. The mean duration of symptoms at the time of admission was 7.32± 1.86 days, and the average duration of hospital stay was 6.69± 2.01 days. Edema of the gallbladder wall was noticed in 67 (40.36%) of patients, whereas hepatomegaly was observed in 82 (49.39%). Ascites in 49 (29.51%), Pleural effusion in 48 (28.91%), and splenomegaly in 37 (22.28%). The average count of megakaryocytes was 97.09± 43.10. Significantly more sonographic anomalies were identified in patients younger than 36 years of age.Conclusion: Ultrasound helps in early detection of leaky phase and complications in serologically confirmed patients with Dengue Fever who need prompt medical care.
How to cite this: Rashid A, Fakhr A, Azeem AR, Arshad AR, Ahmed W, Ahmed Y. Role of Sonography in the Assessment of Dengue Fever with Serological Correlation. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 410-414. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.390