bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cytomorphometry of Normal Exfoliated Gingival Cells: An Analytical Study
Authors: Patel Ridhdhish Kantilal , Patel Ritika Mohanbhai , Patel Rashvaita Kantilal 
Published: June 2023

Introduction:
Gingiva is lined by stratified squamous epithelium. One of the most common types of carcinoma in the world is oral cancer. Gingival cancers are a common type of oral neoplasm. In order to compare normal tissue with pathological smears using exfoliative oral cytology with morphometry, a baseline must be established. A study was conducted to obtain nuclear area (NA), cytoplasmic area (CA), and N:C ratio-nuclear: Cytoplasmic ratio of exfoliated normal gingival cells and to correlate it with healthy individuals by their age and gender.

Methodology:
Exfoliated gingival squamous cell smears were obtained from 200 subjects (100 males, 100 females) belonging to age groups <20 years, 21–40 years, 41–60 years, and >60 years. Smears were fixed and stained by routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining procedure. With the use of both ocular micrometer and stage micrometer different cellular parameters were measured. Student’s t-test was used for statistical analysis.

Results:
There were significant differences in NA, CA, and N:C ratio with age regardless of gender. Different age groups of males showed significant variations (P < 0.0001) in all the above parameters. The same was true for different age groups of females. In terms of NA, CA, and N:C ratio, the difference between both genders was significant regardless of age.

Conclusion:
Gingival smears showed age and sex-linked changes in NA, CA, and nuclear: Cytoplasmic ratio. It might serve as a standard for these variables when comparing similar measurements based on pathologic smears of malignant or premalignant nature.
Spontaneous Bilateral Lumbar Region Colocutaneous Fistulae. A Case Report
Authors: Wanjara Samuel , Makanga Winston 
Published: June 2023

Bilateral spontaneous lumbar colocutaneous fistulae are rare. They are associated with high costs of care, morbidity, and mortality. We present the case of a 50- year-old male patient who presented with a 10-year history of two low-output spontaneous colocutaneous fistulae from both the left and right lower lumbar regions with no identifiable risk factors. He was managed operatively with segmental left colon resection and a temporary loop ileostomy with uneventful recovery after reversal of the ileostomy 2 months later. Whether the etiology of the fistulae is clinically apparent or not, the management should follow commonly known principles. This report highlights a case of bilateral lumbar region spontaneous colocutaneous fistulae of unknown cause that was managed operatively with satisfactory short-term outcomes.
Leveraging the Potential of Convolutional Neural Network and Satellite Images to Map Informal Settlements in Urban Settings of the City of Kigali, Rwanda
Authors: Dufitimana Esaie , Niyonzima Theophile 
Published: June 2023

The urban population is rapidly increasing and more than half of the world's population is currently living in cities. About 1 billion of city dwellers are living in slums and informal settlements. Addressing the issue of slums and informal settlements require information on these areas. This study explored the potential of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Very-High Resolution satellite image to map the informal settlements in urban areas of the city of Kigali, Rwanda. The study applied modified U-Net model with MobileNetV2 model as the base model to discriminate areas with informal settlements from other areas. The model was obtained by modifying the original U-Net architecture to incorporate dilated convolutional operations at the beginning of the network. The findings demonstrate that based on the spatial characteristics of informal settlements, the model was able to detect informal settlements in urban areas with a recall of 0.862, a precision of 0.810 and an F1-Score of 0.809. Based on these results, the study can be a basis for finding relevant information about informal settlements that are of concern in the implementation of SDGs, especially goal 11 addressing the issues of safe and inclusive cities and human settlements.
Epixylic algae and physico-chemical parameters as indicators of aquatic pollution in Elechi Creek, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Bubu-Davies O.A. , Akosubo-Abraham O.V. , Okoni C.A. 
Published: June 2023

Elechi Creek of the Upper Bonny Estuary, Port Harcourt, Nigeria and its resources are economically significant. Still, the Creek is a sink receiving various anthropogenic effluents from its surroundings. The study determined the epixylon assemblage and some physico-chemical parameters [temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), phosphate, sulphate, and nitrate] of the Creek. Surface water and epixylon sample collections from three stations followed standard methods between August and November 2021. Epixylon samples were analyzed microscopically. A total number of 461 individuals, 30 genera and 37 species from 6 families, namely: Bacillariophyceae (18 species), Chlorophyceae (9 species), Cyanophyceae (5 species), Chrysophyceae (1 species), Dinophyceae (3 species), Euglenophyceae (1 species) of epixylic algae were recorded. Pollution- indicator genera were Cyclotella, Nitzschia, Synedra, Cocconeis, Tabellaria, Melosira (Bacillariophycea) Ankistrodesmus, Chlorella, Closterium (Chlorophyceae), Oscillatoria and Phormidium (Cyanophyceae). Spatially, sulphate (137.02±25.00 mg/L) exceeded the NESREA standard (100 mg/L, respectively), while temperature (30.00±1.72 ℃), pH (6.70±0.79), TDS (2308.92±858.14 mg/L), DO (6.56±0.78), BOD (1.78±0.71 mg/L), nitrate (0.92±0.18 mg/L) and phosphate (0.25±0.06 mg/L) were within NESREA standard (<40 ℃, 6-9, 2000 mg/L, 6.0 mg/L, 3.0 mg/L, 9.1 mg/L and 3.5 mg/L, respectively). EC (4959.50±1836.34 µs/cm) exceeded the WHO standard (900 µs/cm). The presence of dominant Bacillariophyceae, some bioindicator species, and higher EC and sulphate denotes organic pollution in Elechi Creek. The study recommends thus periodic monitoring of Elechi creek and environmental awareness programmes to mitigate pollution and safeguard the health of the residents around this Creek.
Seropositivity of Leptospira in rodents, shrews, and domestic animals in Unguja, Tanzania
Authors: Mlowe Gerald , Makundi Isaac , Katakweba Abdul Suleman , Machang’u Robert 
Published: June 2023

Background: Leptospirosis is one of the most commonly neglected zoonoses in developing nations including Tanzania. This study aims to find out the seroprevalence of leptospirosis in rodents, shrews, and domestic animals in different regions in Unguja Island, Tanzania.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from January to April 2022. The blood samples were collected from rodents and shrews (n=248), cattle (n=247), goats (n=130), sheep (n=32), and dogs (n=80). The blood samples were allowed to clot in a slanted position and serum samples were harvested. A microscopic agglutination test (MAT) was performed on the sera to check for leptospiral antibodies using five Leptospira serovars as antigens (Sokoine, Lora, Pomona, Grippotyphosa and Hebdomadis).
Results: The overall seropositivity of leptospiral antibodies was 9.68% in rodents and shrews, 14.57% in cattle, 10.01% in goats, 31.25% in sheep, and 26.25% in dogs. The seropositivity of Leptospira varied significantly with animal species (OR=1.9, 95 % CI:1.1-3.3, p=0.03). The most frequently detected serovar was Sokoine (27.89%), followed by Pomona (19.47%), Lora (18.26%), Grippotyphosa (17.98%), and Hebdomadis (8.16%), respectively.
Conclusion: Our study suggests that further research should be conducted to find out factors of high seropositivity of leptospiral in Unguja. Vaccination of domestic animals with vaccines against local Leptospira strains should be encouraged, and rodent control and public awareness should be emphasized.
Pengaruh Digital Komik Berbasis Realistic Mathematic Education Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah
Authors: Hasyanah Yunisyah , Novika Sukmaningthias  , Sari Novita , Nuraeni Zuli 
Published: June 2023

The ability to solve mathematical problems is an ability that needs to be mastered by students. However, in fact the ability of students' mathematical problem solving is relatively low. This is caused by one of them using inappropriate learning media. Therefore we need learning media that can help students to practice their mathematical problem solving abilities. The media in question is digital comics based on realistic mathematics education (RME). So the purpose of this study was to look at the effect of digital comics based on realistic mathematics education (RME) on students' mathematical problem solving abilities. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method using The Pretest-Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group design. The results of statistical analysis obtained Sig. (2-tailed) in the output equal variances not assumed 0.000, where the value of Sig. (2-tailed) obtained is less than 0.05 or it can be said that 0.000 <0.05. So, based on the decision-making results of the analysis of this hypothesis test, it can be concluded that if "Significant level <0.05, then is rejected". It can be concluded that is accepted or it can be said that from the results of this analysis it can be concluded that there is an effect of digital comics based on realistic mathematics education (RME) on students' mathematical problem solving abilities
Pengabdian Masyarakat Peduli Kesehatan Reproduksi Perempuan Di Rumah Sakit Unipdu Medika Jombang
Authors: Masruroh Masruroh , Dwi P Sabrina , Azizah Ninik , Muniroh Siti , Eka R Vivin , Fatmawati Diah Ayu 
Published: June 2023

Kesehatan reproduksi merupakan suatu kondisi kesejahteraan fisik, emosional, mental dan sosial yang utuh berhubungan dengan reproduksi, bukan hanya bebas dari penyakit atau kecacatan namun segala aspek yang berhubungan dengan sistem reproduksi, fungsi serta prosesnya. Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Pesantren Tinggi Darul Ulum Jombang sebagai bagian dari institusi memiliki kepedulian terhadap masalah kesehatan reproduksi perempuan. Sehingga, melakukan kegiatan dalam bentuk pengabdian masayarakat. Tujuannya adalah memberikan kepedulian kesehatan reproduksi perempuan dan mewujudkan kesehatan reproduksi perempuan sejak dini, menyiapkan generasi yang berkualitas melalui kesehatan Ibu dan ketercapaian pembelajaran diluar kampus bagi Dosen dan mahasiswa. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 3 dan 18 Agustus 2022 meliputi pelayanan antenatal care dan skrining faktor risiko usia reproduksi. Kegiatan ini dilakukan oleh Dosen FIK, mahasiswa dan kerja sama dengan RSUM. Kegiatan dilakukan dimulai dengan wawancara tentang identitas, keluhan utama dan pemeriksaan fisik. Jumlah peserta yang hadir 142 orang dengan 108 hamil, 15 tentang infertilitas dan 19 tentang pelayanan KB. Selain itu, peserta juga diberikan edukasi, informasi dan konseling tentang kesehatan reproduksi. Kegiatan berjalan lancar atas kerja sama, dukungan dan kerja tim dari civitas akademika FIK Unipdu dengan tim RSUM Jombang.
FACTORS INFLUENCING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTâ€™S DECISION IN CHOOSING STUDY DESTINATION ABROAD
Authors: Jupiter Herlina , Othman Irma Wani , Mohd Suki Norazah , Yusoff Muhammad Safuan , Awang Hasbullah , Razak Rudie Adie 
Published: June 2023

Institutions of Higher Education is an important sector that contribute in a country developmentÂ highly and competitively. International students are seen as one of the sources of income and mainÂ criteria in order to achieve the vision and mission to be at international level universities.Â Correspondingly, understanding the factors that influence students' decision in choosing studyÂ destination abroad is viewed as an important aspect in the process of internationalization statusÂ recognition. This concept paper search on the factors influencing the decision of students to studyÂ abroad where university is able to use the knowledge in planning the marketing strategy as well asÂ to increase the enrollment of international students. The discussion also shows the importance ofÂ understanding the motivation and the cause of international students choosing the program and theÂ university course of their choice. Furthermore, convergence is also given to the relevant andÂ significant factor in influencing those students' decision to choose study destination abroad. FromÂ this perspective, some suggestions and implications in formulating the marketing communicationÂ strategy towards the target group of international students is considered as one of the actions to beÂ taken by university in order to increase the intake of international student. Generally, this conceptÂ paper contribute in enhancing the understandings of various factors identified in previous studiesÂ and the connection with the preferred study destination. This knowledge is very useful inÂ formulating the effective communication and planning the recruitment of international students'strategy.
PERCEPTIONS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM THE MALAYSIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Authors: Puasa Sharinah , Smith Julia , Amirul Sharifah Milda 
Published: June 2023

This paper presents preliminary work towards understanding the use of the Accounting Information System (AIS) in the Malaysian Federal Government setting, by investigating AIS users’ perceptions of the system’s effectiveness. Recently, the Government upgraded its AIS to cater for the function of accruals accounting treatment, as well as to improve financial reporting practice. The advancement of the system entailed a huge investment in both money and human capital preparation. As such, the installed system is expected to be effective in order to make the investment worthwhile. However, past literature has shown the measurement of system effectiveness to be rather ambiguous and inconsistent due to variations in the definition of system effectiveness. This has caused difficulties for both researchers and practitioners, in terms of making comparisons between studies to objectively assess AIS effectiveness. Therefore, this study is significant, in that it presents qualitative evidence from unstructured preliminary fieldwork, combining both group discussion and observational approaches. This preliminary study: (i) provides insight into the history of AIS enhancement and AIS current practice in the Malaysian Federal Government; (ii) provides an understanding of AIS users’ perceptions of AIS effectiveness; and (iii) uncovers nine criteria for an effective system.
Abstrak
Makalah ini membentangkan permulaan kerja ke arah memahami penggunaan Sistem Maklumat Perakaunan (AIS) dalam persekitaran Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia, dengan menyiasat persepsi pengguna AIS tentang keberkesanan sistem. Baru-baru ini, Kerajaan menaik taraf AIS untuk memenuhi fungsi perakaunan akruan, serta untuk meningkatkan amalan pelaporan kewangan. Kemajuan sistem ini melibatkan pelaburan besar dalam penyediaan modal wang dan insan. Oleh itu, sistem yang dipasang dijangka berkesan untuk menjadikan pelaburan itu berbaloi. Walau bagaimanapun, literatur masa lalu telah menunjukkan pengukuran keberkesanan sistem menjadi agak kabur dan tidak konsisten kerana variasi dalam definisi keberkesanan sistem. Ini telah menyebabkan kesukaran untuk kedua-dua penyelidik dan pengamal, dari segi membuat perbandingan antara kajian secara objektif menilai keberkesanan AIS. Oleh itu, kajian ini adalah penting, kerana ia membentangkan bukti kualitatif dari kerja lapangan awal yang tidak berstruktur, menggabungkan kedua-dua perbincangan kumpulan dan pendekatan pemerhatian. Kajian awal ini: (i) memberikan wawasan tentang sejarah penambahbaikan AIS dan amalan semasa AIS dalam Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia; (ii) memberi kefahaman tentang persepsi pengguna AIS tentang keberkesanan AIS; dan (iii) menyelongkar sembilan kriteria untuk sistem yang berkesan.
KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ, THỰC HÀNH VỀ DINH DƯỠNG TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ UNG THƯ CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH NĂM 2020
Authors: Vũ Văn Đẩu , Phạm Thị Thu Hiền 
Published: June 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả nhận thức, thái độ, thực hành dinh dưỡng của bệnh nhân ung thư đang điều trị tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang. Kết quả: Kết quả nghiên cứu trên 232 bệnh nhân ung thư cho thấy đa số người bệnh ung thư là nữ (59,1%), và trên 60 tuổi (71,6%). Về kiến thức dinh dưỡng cho bệnh nhân ung thư: 80,2% cho rằng cần ăn đa dạng các loại thực phẩm; Phần lớn người bệnh đồng ý là không được sử dụng rượu bia hay thuốc lá (96,6%); số người bệnh không biết tác dụng của omega 3 hay EPA với người bệnh ung thư (67,7%). Có 52,6% có chế độ ăn hiện tại ít hơn so với lúc chưa bị bệnh, 15,9% đối tượng không ăn thịt đỏ, phần lớn người bệnh hay ăn đồ ăn được chế biến luộc, hấp chiếm 61,6%; Kết luận: Nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra rằng còn có một tỷ lệ cao bệnh nhân chưa có kiến thức, thái độ và thực hành đúng về chế độ dinh dưỡng dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư. Hầu hết bệnh nhân ung thư mong muốn được tư vấn về dinh dưỡng. Cán bộ y tế cần sát sao hơn trong công tác chăm sóc về chế độ dinh dưỡng cho bệnh nhân ung thư.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN GIZI DAN TINGKAT SOSIAL EKONOMI DENGAN POLA KONSUMSI CAMILAN PADA PELAJAR DI KABUPATEN SUBANG
Authors: Yusuf Siska Hidayati Nur , Hermanto Restu Amalia , Harvika Aviani 
Published: June 2023

Latar Belakang : Mengonsumsi camilan sering dikaitkan dengan hasil kesehatan yang tidak diinginkan jika mengonsumsi camilan tidak sesuai dengan rekomendasi yang dianjurkan. Konsumsi camilan direkomendasikan sebanyak 25% dari total asupan makan sehari. Konsumsi camilan di Indonesia meningkat 40% dari tahun 2017 hingga tahun 2020. Remaja lebih memilih makanan ringan berdasarkan rasa daripada kandungan gizinya, dan remaja lebih sering memilih makanan asin dan renyah. Mengonsumsi camilan berdampak pada ketidakseimbangan asupan gizi remaja.
Tujuan : Mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan gizi dan tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan pola konsumsi camilan pada pelajar.
Metode Penelitian : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Data pengetahuan gizi, tingkat sosial ekonomi dan pola konsumsi camilan diambil menggunakan kuesioner google formulir yang disebarkan ke seluruh pelajar di Kabupaten Subang. Jumlah subjek 154 subjek menggunakan metode consecutive sampling, analisis data menggunakan uji Mann Whitney Chi Square dan Continnuity Correction Chi Square. Kriteria insklusi dalam penelitian ini yaitu : subjek pelajar di Kabupaten Subang, subjek dengan usia 10 – 19 tahun, dan bersedia menjadi subjek.
Hasil : Tidak terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan gizi dengan pola konsumsi camilan (p > 0,05). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan pola konsumsi camilan (p > 0,05).
Simpulan : Tidak ada hubungan pengetahuan gizi dan tingkat sosial ekonomi dengan pola konsumsi camilan.
Examen Especial a la Gestión del Talento Humano en los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados Municipales del Ecuador
Authors: García Murillo Darwin Gonzalo , Calle García Aldrin Jefferson , Solórzano Gómez Belén Stefania 
Published: June 2023

Esta investigación realiza un análisis de siete informes de auditorías ejecutadas por la Contraloría General del Estado mediante la aplicación de un examen especial a los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados Municipales del Ecuador (GADs), las principales temáticas de estas auditorías se relacionan con la normativa aplicable a los subsistemas de planificación de talento humano, reclutamiento, selección de personal, clasificación de puestos, pago de remuneraciones capacitación, y en definitiva a la gestión y administración del talento humano que los GADs han ejecutado durante cierto período. Este análisis logró determinar múltiples situaciones legales por acción y omisión por parte de los responsables del proceso de talento humano y de la autoridad municipal , de tal manera que las leyes y otras normativas que regulan a las instituciones públicas fueron inobservadas, esto se puede notar en los Municipios de Camilo Ponce Enríquez, Guaranda, Montúfar, Quevedo, San Cristóbal, Vinces y Quinsaloma tomados como muestra de este estudio, logrando determinar que en los siete municipios mencionados las normas que reiteradamente se incumplen son: la Ley Orgánica de Servicio Público (LOSEP,2010), Reglamento de la LOSEP (2011) , Ley de la Contraloría del Estado (2002) y su Reglamento, Código del Trabajo (2005), las Normas de Control Interno. La metodología que se utilizó fue mediante el método deductivo e inductivo, y el analítico lo que accedió a tener una visión clara de la aplicación de las leyes y demás normativas para poder identificar los incumplimientos dados y redactar las respectivas conclusiones.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Pengembangan Wisata Sejarah Monumen Kresek Kabupaten Madiun
Authors: Soebijantoro Soebijantoro , Hartono Yudi , Huda Khoirul 
Published: June 2023

Kawasan wisata sejarah Monumen Kresek di Desa Kresek Kecamatan Wungu Kabupaten Madiun telah dikembangkan sejak 2012 sebagai sebagai wisata edukasi sejarah dan sosial. Masyarakat terlibat dalam pengembangan melalui Kelompok Sadar Wisata “Mekar”. Masalah yang dihadapi adalah kurang dilibatkannya masyarakat dalam perencanaan dan pengawasan karena belum adanya sinergi kebijakan dari para pemangku kepentingan. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan model pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengembangan kawasan wisata sejarah agar masyarakat dapat lebih terlibat aktif dalam pemilihan, perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pengembangan wisata yang akan mewarnai kehidupan, keberdayaan dan kemandirian masyarakat dalam pengembangan kawasan wisata sejarah Monumen Kresek. Metode pelaksanaannya adalah eksplorasi dan identifikasi masalah, Focus Group Discussion, workshop, dan pendampingan. Program pengabdian ini menghasilkan model pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengembangan kawasan wisata sejarah Monumen Kresek dengan keterlibatan aktif masyarakat sejak perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengawasan hingga evaluasi program pengembangan wisata. Pemberdayaan dititikberatkan pada partisipasi masyarakat dalam manajemen dan pengembangan potensi wisata.
The Totally Perceptive and Logical Illogic of the Avant-garde Dramatic Tradition; or Politics = Theater = Politics
Authors: Roof Judith 
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT
Turn-of-the-century ‘Pataphysician Alfred Jarry wrote several plays that showed the relation between theater and politics. In the absurd mode of ‘Pataphysics, both Ubu Roi and César Antichrist featured hyperbolically narcissistic and corrupt dictators that presaged political relations in the twenty-first century. Harold Pinter’s plays continue Jarry’s depictions of power, but in Pinter’s plays, the powerful figures have disappeared, replaced by invisible threats, again showing the ways the political is quintessentially theatrical.