Rancang Bangun Sistem Pengenalan Bahasa Isyarat untuk Tuna Wicara Menggunakan Sarung Tangan Berbasis Mikrokontroler

Dari hasil uji coba, sistem tersebut mampu mengenali bahasa isyarat sebanyak 10 buah kata isyarat dan beberapa karakter huruf serta angka menurut Sistem Isyarat Bahasa Indonesia (SIBI) menggunakan gerakan satu tangan dengan 5 jari dalam bentuk teks pada aplikasi smartphone android

The Relationship Between Food Pattern and Hemoglobin Level in Pregnant Women at Maros, South Sulawesi

Food consumption pattern is known as a determinant factor for nutritional problems among pregnant mothers. This study was intended to assess food consumption and its relationship to anemia in Maros Districts, Indonesia. This study was conducted in two sub-districts and pregnant mothers was randomly selected (n = 200) and proportionally from both districts. Data was collected by train field workers including measurement of hemoglobin, height and weight, 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire. Multivariate analyses were performed to see the relationship between food consumption and anemia. It showed that anemia prevalence was 41% whereas mostly in mild and moderate levels (44% and 55% respectively). The most common pattern of food consumption was rice, fish, and some vegetables. However, vegetables and fruit mostly consumed only 3-6 time a week. Energy and protein intakes were only 59% to 72% recommended dietary allowance (RDA) or 1300 kcal and 48 gr respectively. Most vitamin was consumed only around 40% except for vitamin A (76%, 605 RE), folic acid (195%, 1170 ug), and Vitamin B12 (142%, 3,7 ug). However, iron and zinc intakes were only 6.1 gr (17.5% RDA) and 5.9 gr (44% RDA), respectively. Multivariate analyses showed that education duration of mothers, nutritional status, iron tablet intakes, vitamin C, and B6 consumption were significantly related to anemia of pregnant mothers in the study and accounted for 24% (p<0.05). We conclude that food consumption was relatively low and caused lack intakes for both macro and micro nutrients of pregnant mothers in the  study. Education and nutritional status of the mothers contributed also to the anemia prevalence

Studi Parameter ModelPenangkap Angin Pada Sistem TowerPendinginan Evaporasi Menggunakan CFD Untuk Mendapatkan Laju optimal Udara

This research is an extension of previous researchers about wind catcher using computational fluid dynamic (CFD). The previous research did not use baffle variations. The aim of the research work was to compare two type ability of wind catcher in obtaining optimum mass flow rate. The first type was wind catcher was designed without baffle and second type was wind catcher designed using baffle that consisted of; wind catcher with cylinder baffle, square baffle, plus with four holes baffle, and combined wind catcher with eight holes baffle. Simulation was carried out in vary of incoming wind speed of 0.5m/s to 5m/s at 11,5m height. Due to the complexity of geometry then unstructured mesh was adopted. The wind catcher without baffle resulted total element of 1237341, whereas, wind catcher with cylinder baffle resulted in 2090432 element, square baffle resulted element of 2366514, baffle plus resulted in element of 4425278, and combined baffle produced element of 7747840. Initially, The k-epsilon turbulen model was selected in this simulation as it is robust in time. The parametric study of wind catcher model was carried out in two steps; the first step was comparing performa of five shape of wind catcher. Where, the wind catcher with four holes with plus baffle resulting optimum mass flow rate, and the second performance was demonstrated by studying effect of extension baffle. In this study, wind catcher was modified by extending baffle of 1m. Result of the comparison study showed that wind catcher with one extension baffle resulted an optimal performance. Further simulation was by investigating different inflation boundary layer and different turbulen model. In studying inflation boundary layer, total maximum of layer was varying from: 5, 10, 15, dan 20 at wind speed of 5 m/s. The optimum performance was reached by maximum layer of 10. The study of turbulence model was carried out at all simulation involved k-epsilon, Shear Stress Transport, BSL Reynold Stress, dan SSG Reynold Stress turbulence model. The wind speed was set as same as in studying inflation boundary layer of 5 m/s. The Studi showed that SSG Reynold Stress turbulen model was able to reach an optimum performance. All simulation was carried out using ANSYS,version 15.0

Kandungan Total Flavonoid dan Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Daun Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon stamineus B.)

Indonesian people know and are used to using the cat's whiskers plant (Orthosiphon stamineus B.) in medicine. The part of the plant that is commonly used by the community is the leaf. Cat whiskers leaves contain flavonoid compounds where these compounds have antioxidant activity that can counteract free radicals. The purpose of this study was to determine the total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity contained in the cat whiskers leaf extract. The sample in this study was cat whiskers leaves obtained from Makassar, South Sulawesi. Then extracted with 96% ethanol solvent by maceration method. Testing the total flavonoid content as querstin using 2% AlCl3 reagent and potassium acetate and testing antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. The results obtained showed that the total flavonoid content calculated as quercetin in the leaf extract of the cat's whiskers (O. stamineus B.) was 7.34158 mg QE/g or 0.734158% and the antioxidant activity of the cat's whiskers leaf extract expressed as IC50 of 65. ,62513 ppm and is included in the group of strong antioxidants. Keywords: Cat's Whiskers Leaves, Total Flavonoid Content, Antioxidants Masyarakat Indonesia mengenal dan biasa menggunakan tanaman kumis kucing (Orthosiphon stamineus B.) dalam  pengobatan. Bagian tanaman tersebut  yang biasa digunakan oleh masyarakat adalah daun. Daun kumis kucing mengandung senyawa flavonoid dimana senyawa ini memiliki aktivitas sebagai antioksidan yang dapat  menangkal radikal bebas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan kandungan total flavonoid dan aktivitas antioksidan yang terkandung dalam ekstrak daun kumis kucing. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah daun kumis kucing yang diperoleh dari Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan. Kemudan diekstraksi dengan pelarut Etanol 96% dengan metode maserasi. Pengujian kandungan total flavonoid sebagai kuerstin dengan menggunakan pereaksi AlCl3 2% dan kalium asetat dan pengujian aktivitas antioksidan dengan menggunakan metode DPPH. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan kandungan total flavonoid yang dihitung sebagai kuersetin dalam ekstrak daun kumis kucing (O. stamineus B.) sebesar 7,34158 mg QE/g atau 0,734158 % dan aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak daun kumis kucing yang dinyatakan sebagai IC50 sebesar 65,62513 ppm  dan termasuk dalam golongan antioksidan yang kuat. Kata Kunci : Daun Kumis Kucing, Kandungan Total Flavonoid, Antioksida

The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase2 (MMP2) in Serum and Peritoneal Fluid of Endometriotic Patients

Objective: To determine the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) in serum and peritoneal fluid of endometrioticpatients.Methods: Research’s design using cross-sectional method in Dr.Wahidin Sudirohusodo hospital and several other hospitals inMakassar within May 2015 until May 2016. Subjects were chosenusing consecutive sampling technique. The examination usingthe ELISA method. The data were analysed using Fisher exact,t-independent, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman association.Results: A total of 50 subjects were recruited in this study. Mostlythe value of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid in endometriosisgroup was higher compare to study control. There was significantdifferent between the total of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid.There was also a significant association between the value ofMMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid with endometriosis.Conclusion: The value of MMP-2 serum and peritoneal fluid werehigher in endometriotic patients compared to those withoutendometriosis. The higher the value of MMP-2 serum andperitoneal fluid, the higher the stage of endometriosis.[Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 6-2: 104-109]Keywords: endometriosis, matrix metalloproteinase-2, MMP-

The Effect of Cyclophosphamide Chemotherapy on Ovarian AntiMüllerian Hormone Levels in Breast Cancer Patients

Objective: To evaluate cyclophosphamide effects on Anti- Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels in breast cancer patients treated with cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. Methods: This cohort prospective study was conducted in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in collaboration with Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicice, Universitas Hasanuddin between September 2015 and June 2016. Serum levels of AMH from forty breast cancer patients received three series of cyclophosphamide chemotherapy determined by Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA). Results: Serum AMH levels decreased significant in the first series (from 2.092.04 ï­g/ml to o.651.06 ï­g/ml; p<0.05) through the third series (from 1.531.34 ï­g/ml to 0.50.65 ï­g/ml; p<0.05) of cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. Conclusion: AMH levels decreased significant after cyclophosphamide indicated that cyclosphosphamide decrease ovarian reserve. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 6-1: 64-67] Keywords: anti-müllerian hormone, breast cancer, cyclophosphamide, ovarian reserveObjective: To evaluate cyclophosphamide effects on Anti- Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels in breast cancer patients treated with cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. Methods: This cohort prospective study was conducted in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in collaboration with Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicice, Universitas Hasanuddin between September 2015 and June 2016. Serum levels of AMH from forty breast cancer patients received three series of cyclophosphamide chemotherapy determined by Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA). Results: Serum AMH levels decreased significant in the first series (from 2.092.04 ï­g/ml to o.651.06 ï­g/ml; p<0.05) through the third series (from 1.531.34 ï­g/ml to 0.50.65 ï­g/ml; p<0.05) of cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. Conclusion: AMH levels decreased significant after cyclophosphamide indicated that cyclosphosphamide decrease ovarian reserve. Keywords: anti-müllerian hormone, breast cancer, cyclophosphamide, ovarian reserv

Language Invective Community Jeneponto (Study Sociolinguistics)

Abstract: This study aims to: (1) describe the form of swearing in the Jeneponto community, (2) describe the function of swearing in the Jeneponto community. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The focus of this research is the swear language that is often used among the Jeneponto community. The research source is the Sidenre community, Binamu District, Jeneponto Regency. The data collection technique was done by recording technique, listening technique, and note-taking technique. The results of the study found several forms and functions of the use of swear language among the Jeneponto community. The form of swearing language is divided into single basic word forms, derived basic word forms, phrase forms, and clause forms, while the functions of swearing language are divided into expressing anger, expressing anger, as a call for intimacy. Invective language in the Jeneponto community is spoken based on certain needs, such as anger, irritation, and as a call for intimacy. In addition, the use of swear language does not always hurt other people's feelings, you can see it based on the context of its use, be it as a joke, or as an outlet for anger. Keywords: Swearing, Form, Function, Societ

The use of rapid review methods in health technology assessments: 3 case studies.

BACKGROUND: Rapid reviews are of increasing importance within health technology assessment due to time and resource constraints. There are many rapid review methods available although there is little guidance as to the most suitable methods. We present three case studies employing differing methods to suit the evidence base for each review and outline some issues to consider when selecting an appropriate method. METHODS: Three recently completed systematic review short reports produced for the UK National Institute for Health Research were examined. Different approaches to rapid review methods were used in the three reports which were undertaken to inform the commissioning of services within the NHS and to inform future trial design. We describe the methods used, the reasoning behind the choice of methods and explore the strengths and weaknesses of each method. RESULTS: Rapid review methods were chosen to meet the needs of the review and each review had distinctly different challenges such as heterogeneity in terms of populations, interventions, comparators and outcome measures (PICO) and/or large numbers of relevant trials. All reviews included at least 10 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), each with numerous included outcomes. For the first case study (sexual health interventions), very diverse studies in terms of PICO were included. P-values and summary information only were presented due to substantial heterogeneity between studies and outcomes measured. For the second case study (premature ejaculation treatments), there were over 100 RCTs but also several existing systematic reviews. Data for meta-analyses were extracted directly from existing systematic reviews with new RCT data added where available. For the final case study (cannabis cessation therapies), studies included a wide range of interventions and considerable variation in study populations and outcomes. A brief summary of the key findings for each study was presented and narrative synthesis used to summarise results for each pair of interventions compared. CONCLUSIONS: Rapid review methods need to be chosen to meet both the nature of the evidence base of a review and the challenges presented by the included studies. Appropriate methods should be chosen after an assessment of the evidence base