bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Increasing global burden of rheumatoid arthritis: an epidemiological analysis from 1990 to 2019
Authors: Zou Wei , Fang Yefei , Xu Dan , Zhu Yingjun 
Published: April 2023

IntroductionTo examine the burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the global, regional, and national levels in terms of sex, age, geographic distribution, and the socio-demographic index (SDI).Material and methodsUsing Global Burden of Disease study data, the global incidence, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of RA from 1990 to 2019 were analyzed.ResultsFrom 1990 to 2019, the global RA incidence and DALYs increased by 6.47% and 1.15%, respectively. Moreover, both the global age-standardized incidence rate (EAPC, 0.30; 95% confidence interval, 0.25–0.34) and DALYs (EAPC, 0.12; 95% confidence interval, 0.08–0.17) increased. The age-standardized RA incidence was substantially higher in the high-SDI regions than in the other regions. By geographical region, the largest increases in the age-standardized RA incidence and DALYs were observed in Andean Latin America. By country, the largest increase in RA incidence was observed in Equatorial Guinea (EAPC = 1.78), followed by Bhutan (EAPC = 1.54) and Peru (EAPC = 1.53). The age-standardized RA incidence was lower in men than in women. Positive correlations were found between the EAPC of the age-standardized RA incidence and the SDI.ConclusionsIncreasing trends in the age-standardized RA incidence and DALYs worldwide were shown. Future strategies for RA prevention should focus on women and older adults, as well as individuals from Andean Latin America, southern Latin America, central Asia, western sub-Saharan Africa, and other high-risk regions.
Assessment of Haematological Parameters in Drug-Resistant TB
Authors: Abdulrazzaq Neamah Zghair  
Published: April 2023

Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest infectious illness. In addition to the lungs, bone marrow is also impacted by tuberculosis. Significant haematological abnormalities can be found in TB patients. This means that these haematological markers can be used to assess a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment outcome. The goals of this study are (a) to assess the hematological characteristics of TB patients, and (b) to examine the impact of rifampin (RIF) resistance on the prevalence of mutations in the whole rpoB gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Fifty people participated in the study after being chosen through a systematic random sample process. From each participant, about 4 milliliters of blood were taken from a vein and estimated for the haematological parameters like Hb, WBC, Lymphocyes, neutrophils, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and platelet count. Fifty tuberculosis isolates had their whole rpoB genes sequenced so that we could analyze the positions of the codons and the frequency with which they occurred. When compared to healthy controls, the values of hemoglobin and other blood indices were significantly lower or abnormal (p<0.05). ESR values were alarmingly increased in the subjects along with platelets (P value < 0.05). All of our 25 isolates exhibited four types of mutations at four RRDR positions (codons 510, 516, 522 and 526). We found codons 526 showed a high level (92%) of RIF resistance or mutations when compared to other positions. An easy and affordable way to forecast the progression of the illness and keep track of complications in underdeveloped nations is to test the haematological parameters of tuberculosis patients. RIF resistance is linked to certain mutations in the rpoB gene that may impact how RpoB and RIF interact. These results may be used to create new antibiotics and create cutting-edge diagnostic tools for TB medication resistance.
An Investigation of Joining Polyamide (PA) to Stainless Steel AISI 316L by Hot Press Process
Authors: Osamah Sabah Barrak  , Osamah Fattah Taresh  , Mahmood Mohammed Hamzah  , Rusul Ahmed Shakir  
Published: April 2023

A hot press process was used as a technique to pound a polyamide type of polymer of a thickness (2mm) to stainless steel AISI 316L of the thickness (1mm). A hybrid joint of dissimilar material was accomplished by a hot press bonding process. During the joining process, three different parameters of process were used: processing temperature of 175, 170 and 165°C, processing pressure of 3, 6 and 9 bar and time of 1.5, 3 and 4.5 min. The surface of stainless steel was prepared and treated by a mechanical treatment (surface grinding) to improve the wettability to increase the shear strength. A shear tensile, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) tests were used to investigate and examine the joint (bounding) specimens. The Minitab program was used to analyze the effect of the parameters of the joining process on the joint properties. The maximum and minimum values of shear force are exhibited at a processing temperature of 165°C, applied pressure of 6 bars and processing time of 1.5 minutes; the minimum shear force was found to be 675 N, while the maximum shear force was 2182 N at a processing temperature of 175°C, applied pressure of 6 bars and processing time of 3 minutes. The tested joints failed by an interfacial shear and necking in the polymer side with a ductile fracture. The joining process occurred through a mechanical interlocking between the molten polymer and the treated surface of the steel specimen. The average thickness of the joining line for the tested specimens was 8µm.
العمل التقني وصورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي: (كدراسة حالة لفندق برج العرب نموذجا)
Authors: Mohamed Jarallah Tawfik  , Jassim Mohammed Faris  
Published: April 2023

شهد العالم تطوراً تقنيا ضخماً ولقد انعكست اثاره على انواع العلوم والمعرفة، مما شكل نهضة في صورته التصميمية برزت معالمها في تصميم الفضاءات الداخلية المعاصرة التي تعّد احدى اهم الوسائل لتحقيق النهضة التصميمية، مما يتطلب من المصمم الداخلي دراسة علمية وعملية لمتطلبات العمل التصميمي والتقني جميعاً، وهذا يعتمد على اختيار المصمم الداخلي للأفكار التصميمية المقترحة من خلال استدعائها من مخيلته التصميمية الى واقع ملموس التي تعتمد بالدرجة الاساس على دراسة الخصائص المطلوب تنفيذها بالنسبة للمحددات الداخلية ضمن ضرورات وظيفيه وجمالية وعليه، فقد تم صياغة مشكلة الدراسة البحثية بالتساؤل الاتي ما هي المقومات الذي يعتمدها العمل التقني؟ وما هي انعكاسه على صورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي المعاصر لفندق برج العرب؟ بينما تسهم اهمية البحث في رفد المكتبات وخاصة في حقل التصميم الداخلي بمعلومات ذات قيمة في مجال العمل التقني بما يتضمنه من الصورة التصميمية يمكن الرجوع اليها من المختصين في مجال التصميم الداخلي والافادة منها نظريا وعمليا في حين يهدف البحث الحالي الى الكشف عن المقومات الذي يعتمد العمل التقني من خلال انعكاسها على صورته التصميمية في الفضاء الداخلي المعاصر (لفندق برج العرب) كما تضمنت الدراسة البحثية محاور الاطار النظري وكذلك اجراءات البحث والمتمثلة بمنهجية البحث المعتمدة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي (دراسة حالة) واخيراً تضمنت الدراسة البحثية استخلاص اهم النتائج والاستنتاجات والتوصيات والمقترحات المستقبلية.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Religius Di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar
Authors: Sholeh Naji , Hakim Tri Fahad Lukman , Mubarok Ahmad 
Published: April 2023

Pendidikan karakter religius adalah memberikan penanaman dalam berperilaku yang lebih religius dengan memberikan contoh-contoh dengan berbagai macam cara demi mewudjudkan tujuan pendidikan Islam yang rahmatan lil’alamin, sehingga para murid dapat menjalakan kereligiusannya dilingkungan mereka berada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) Menganalisiskperencanaan, 2) Implementasi, dan 3) Faktor pendukung dan penghambat pendidikan karakter religius di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus dan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu, 1) Perencanaan pendidikan karakter religius di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar dilakukan melalui beberapa hal, yaitu, a) Menetapkan standar karakter siswa, b) Mengembangkan karakter religius sekolah, dan c) Menyediakan fasilitas pendukung yang memadai, 2) Pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter religius di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Walisongo 3 Banyuanyar dilakukan dengan, a) Pendekatan pembiasaan dan keteladanan melalui kegiatan harian, b) Kegiatan mingguan, c) Kegiatan bulanan dan d) Kegiatan tahunan, dan 3) Faktor pendukung implementasi pendidikan karakter religius diantaranya: a) Masjid, b) Perpustakaan, c) Pengeras suara, d) Budaya bersalaman, e) Tersedianya al-Qur’an, dan f) Alat peraga lain, serta g) Adanya evaluasi ditempat. Sementara faktor penghambat disini meliputi: a) Masjid milik masyarakat, b) Aktifitas siswa di luar sekolah bukan tanggung jawab guru, dan c) Adanya pengaruh teman diluar.
Effect of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract on the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of male Wistar rats hypercholesterolemia-induced model
Authors: R. Tallo Manafe Derri , G. Rambu Kareri Dyah , I. Sasputra Nyoman 
Published: April 2023

Introduction and Aim: Globally, cardiovascular diseases are now the leading cause of death. A plant that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects is Andrographis paniculata Nees. The aim of the study was to determine whether A. paniculata Nees extract could increase Malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations in the serum of rats with hypercholesterolemia.

Materials and Methods: The study used only a post-test control group with Thirty-six Wistar rats. The control group (K1) was not given both A. paniculata Nees and a high cholesterol diet, group 2 (K2) was given atorvastatin 5 mg/kg BW (positive control) and groups 4,5 and 6 were given A. paniculata Nees, respectively, 400, 800 mg/kg BW, following a high cholesterol diet. The concentration of MDA was checked on the 36th day using the TBARS method.

Results: Between treatment groups 1, 2, and 3, all three had a significant drop in total cholesterol levels after being administered the A. paniculata Nees extract for two weeks, however, the differences were not statistically significant (p=0.868).

Conclusion: The results of the present study showed no effect of A. paniculata Nees extract on the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) in male Wistar rats with a hypercholesterolemia model.
The characteristics and distribution of emergency medical services in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Wathinani Ahmed M. , Alghadeer Sultan M. , AlRuthia Yazed Sulaiman , Mobrad Abdulmajeed , Alhallaf Mohammed A. , Alghamdi Abdullah A. , Althunayyan Saqer M. , Albaqami Nawaf A. 
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND:Emergency medical services (EMS) play an essential role in treating and transporting patients to hospitals or between hospitals. EMS providers must be distributed wisely across all regions of the country to meet healthcare needs during normal times and disasters. No previous study has investigated the characteristics and distribution of the EMS workforce in Saudi Arabia.OBJECTIVES:Examine the characteristics and distribution of the EMS workforce in Saudi Arabia to identify gaps and areas in need of improvement. Also, explore the sociodemographic and educational characteristics of licensed EMS providers in Saudi Arabia.DESIGN:Cross-sectionalSETTINGS:EMS in Saudi ArabiaMETHODS:We included all licensed EMS providers in Saudi Arabia as of 23 December 2020 who were registered in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) database. Sociodemographics, where they earned certification, and their job affiliations were collected and categorized.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:EMS workforce distribution, gender, and EMS provider-to-population ratio.SAMPLE SIZE:18 336 EMS providers; 8812 (48.1%) with documented job affiliations.RESULTS:The EMS provider-to-population ratio is very low. In Saudi Arabia, in general, the ratio is 1:3871 (based on n=8812 providers), which is low compared to the 1:1400 ratio for Australian EMS provider-to-population, for example. That makes it a challenge for EMS providers to meet the population’s needs, especially in times of disaster. The low ratio may have contributed to the delayed response time in Saudi Arabia (13 minutes for critical cases) which does not meet the international standard response time (8 minutes maximum). Also, only 3.5% of the total EMS providers registered were females, and the clear majority of all EMS providers were technicians.CONCLUSIONS:The growth in the EMS workforce, including the recruitment of more females into the workforce and more EMS specialists compared to EMS technicians and health assistants, is critical to reaching a satisfactory EMS provider-to-population ratio.LIMITATIONS:Most noteworthy of the limitations of this research are the insufficient statistics describing EMS distribution in Saudi Arabia, the lack of previous studies on the research topic in Saudi Arabia, and job affiliation not accurately recorded in the SCFHS database.CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None.
Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors associated with emergency left colonic surgery
Authors: Bawa Dauda , Khalifa Yasser Mohammad , Khan Saleem , Norah Waddah , Noman Nibras 
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND:
Mortality from emergency left-sided colorectal surgery can be substantial due to acuteness of the presentation and the urgent need to operate in the setting of a limited preparation in a morbid patient.

OBJECTIVES:
Determine the 30-day postoperative outcomes and identify risk factors for complications and mortality following emergency colorectal operations.

DESIGN:
Retrospective

SETTINGS:
Three tertiary hospitals in three countries.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Factors that were studied included age, sex, ASA score, type and extent of the operation, and presence/absence of malignancy. Unadjusted 30-day patient outcomes examined were complications and mortality. Differences in proportions were assessed using the Pearson chi-square test while logistic regression analyses were carried out to evaluate the correlation between risk factors and outcomes.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
30-day postoperative morbidity and mortality

SAMPLE SIZE:
104 patients.

RESULTS:

Among 104 patients, 70 (67.3%) were men, and 34 (32.7%) were women. The mean (SD) age was 57.2 (17.1) years. The most common indication for emergency colonic surgery was malignant obstruction in 33 (31.7%) patients. The postoperative complication rate was 24% (25/104), and the mortality rate was 12.5% (13/104) within 30 days of the operation. The ASA status (
P
=.02), presence of malignancy (
P
=.02), and the presence of complications (
P
=.004) were significantly related to mortality in the multivariable logistic regression analysis.

CONCLUSIONS:
The 30-day mortality of emergency colorectal operations is greatly influenced by the presence of malignancy in the colon and physiological status at the time of the procedure.

LIMITATIONS:
The retrospective design and small sample size.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
PERMAINAN LEMPAR KARET GELANG UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PERKALIAN SISWA MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: MUHSIN IMAM 
Published: April 2023

Mathematics lessons are often considered difficult and boring by most students in various schools. Among the causes of this is monotonous, teacher-centered learning. To bridge this, learning breakthroughs are needed that make students happy, can get rid of boredom and at the same time can convey the content of the lesson well. Among the many lessons that can eliminate student boredom is learning with game inserts. Many games can be played in learning mathematics. Of the many games, which the authors adopted in this study was a rubber band game that could make students memorize basic multiplication, namely multiplication numbers 1 to 10. The results of this study illustrate that this learning model can improve student learning outcomes in terms of learning completeness. The pre-cycle completeness was 20.8%, and in the first cycle it increased to 54.17%. In the second cycle, learning completeness reached 91.67%.
ABSTRAKPelajaran matematika sering kali dianggap sulit dan membosankan oleh sebagian besar murid di berbagai sekolah. Diantara penyebab hal tersebut adalah pembelajaran yang monoton, berpusat pada guru. Untuk menjembatani hal ini perlu terobosan pembelajaran yang membuat siswa gembira, bisa membuang kejenuhan dan sekaligus bisa menyampaikan isi pelajaran dengan baik. Diantara banyak pembelajaran yang bisa menghilangkan kejenuhan siswa adalah pembelajaran dengan sisipan permainan. Banyak permainan yang bisa dimainkan dalam pembelajaran matematika. Dari banyak permainan tersebut, yang penulis angkat dalam penelitian ini adalah permainan karet gelang yang bisa membuat siswa hafal perkalian dasar , yakni perkalian angka 1 sampai dengan 10. Hasil Penelitian ini menggambarkan bahwa model pembelajaran ini dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dilihat dari ketuntasan belajarnya. Ketuntasan pra siklus adalah 20.8%, dan pada siklus pertama meningkat menjadi 54.17 %. Pada siklus yang kedua ketuntasan belajar mencapai 91,67 %.
PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIKA MELALUI PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING SISWA KELAS VIIC SMP NEGERI 2 MAESAN
Authors: MAHMIDAH MAHMIDAH 
Published: April 2023

The research aims to increase the activity and learning outcomes of the implementation of mathematics learning in subject matter of numbers by using a Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach. The learning process that has not been centered on students makes learning activities less and results in low student learning outcomes. The application Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach is expected to make learning more meaningful, because it will change the passive learning conditions to be active and creative so that students can gain their own knowledge about the implementation of mathematics learning in subject matter of numbers. The results showed 89,47% of students completed with an average value of 79.6. The application of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach has been proven to be able to increase the activity and learning outcomes of the implementation of mathematics learning in subject matter of numbers in grade VII C students of Maesan 2 Junior High School in 2019/2020 Academic Year.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar matematika pada materi pelajaran bilangan dengan menggunakan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). Proses pembelajaran yang belum berpusat pada siswa membuat kegiatan belajar menjadi kurang dan berakibat pada rendahnya hasil belajar siswa. Penerapan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) diharapkan pembelajaran menjadi lebih bermakna, karena akan mengubah kondisi pembelajaran yang pasif menjadi aktif dan kreatif sehingga siswa dapat memperoleh pengetahuannya sendiri tentang materi bilangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 89,47% siswa tuntas dengan nilai rata-rata 79,6. Penerapan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) terbukti mampu meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar matematika materi bilangan pada siswa kelas VII C SMP Maesan 2 Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020.
OPTIMALISASI PELAKSANAAN KKN STKIP MUHAMMADIYAH MUARA BUNGO PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DI KABUPATEN MERANGIN
Authors: Apdoludin Apdoludin , Wulandari Titis , Agrita Tri Wera , Avana Nurlev 
Published: April 2023

Pandemic COVID-19 telah mengubah berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia saat ini, khususnya dalam dunia pendidikan. Era pandemi ini mengharuskan semua elemen pendidikan untuk beradaptasi dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran baik ditingkat SD, SMP, SMA sampai ke Pergurun Tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau terkait strategi pelaksanaan KKN mahasiswa STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo pada masa pandemic COVID-19. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat tentang strategi optimalisasi pelaksanaan KKN dianggap penting penting bagi dosen pembimbing lapangan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah metode ceramah dan diskusi. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan tahapan-tahapan berikut: 1) persiapan dokumen yang dibutuhkan, 2) pelaksanaan kegiatan, dan 3) evaluasi ketercapaian tujuan. Adapun hasil dari kegitan ini adalah sebagai berikut: 1) dokumen yang dibutuhkan selesai sesuai rencana, 2) kegiatan dihadiri oleh semua DPL KKN, dan 3) DPL KKN sangat sangat antusias dalam menerima penjelasan konsep strategi optimalisasi pelaksanaan KKN, dan 4) DPL KKN meperoleh pengetahuan tentang strategi optimalisasi pelaksanaan KKN STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo pada masa Covid 19.
DIGITALISASI PENDIDIKAN MELALUI PENERAPAN ICT BAGI SEKOLAH DI DESA SAENTIS KECAMATAN PERCUT SEI TUAN
Authors: Sudarma Teguh Febri , Tanjung Ratna , Junaidi Agus 
Published: April 2023

The SMK Center of Excellence (CoE) program targets 491 schools and 4,586 teachers and principals with a focus on developing improved learning in the world of work, teacher competence, and vocational school heads, as well as facilities and infrastructure. SMK Swasta PAB 12 Saentis is one of the 9 public and private vocational schools in North Sumatra developed by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia through the Director General of Vocational Education to become a Center of Excellence in the Field of Hospitality in 2020. SMK Swasta PAB 12 Saentis which is located at Jl. Kali Serayau Desa/kelurahan Saentis Kecamatan Percut Sei Tua Kabupaten/Kota Deli Serdang Provinsi Prov. North Sumatra. SMK Private PAB 12 has an area of 41252 m2. However, SMK Swasta PAB 12 Saentis does not yet have a School Website that presents information related to school profiles, E-learning, and also graduate databases. the solution offered Create a school website that has e-learning, PPDB, and graduate tracing, as well as provide training on website utilization to administrative staff and provide training to teachers in managing learning using e-learning equipped with learning tools. After the Training Process is procured, the management of the school administration website can be independent in making an important article or information post. Teachers can already manage most of the e-learning of SMKS PAB 12 Scientists in filling learning content.
PENGEMBANGAN BUKU CERITA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA SISWA KELAS I SDN KEDUNGREJO 1 KEREK KABUPATEN TUBAN
Authors: Wiratama Novialita Angga 
Published: April 2023

Hasil wawancara guru kelas dan observasi siswa kelas 1 SDN Kedungrejo 1 diperoleh data bahwa 15 siswa dari 22 siswa belum menguasai membaca. Kesulitan disebabkan kurangnya latihan. Tujuan peneliti ini mengetahui proses pengembangan buku cerita dan kelayakannya. Penelitian R&D menggunakan model ADDIE. Pengumpul data penelitian ini, digunakan angket respon guru dan siswa, lembar validasi media dan bahasa, ahli materi, dan lembar tes siswa. Hasil uji validasi menunjukkan bahwa persentase ahli materi (80%), ahli media (90%), dan ahli bahasa (93%) yang direpresentasikan dalam hasil sangat mungkin akurat. Formulir untuk tanggapan guru dan siswa terhadap kuesioner mencakup kriteria pembelajaran yang bermanfaat. 91% angket dengan tanggapan dari guru dan 89% angket dengan tanggapan dari siswa. Selain itu, hasil tes siswa mengungkapkan bahwa kriteria penggunaan yang efektif dipenuhi dengan skor 86% untuk ketuntasan klasikal. Tes siswa dan data dari angket respon guru dan siswa menunjukkan kelayakan, kegunaan, dan keefektifan media buku cerita yang dikembangkan.