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Asian Journal of Health Research
ISSN : 28292979     EISSN : 28289269     DOI : https://doi.org/10.55561/ajhr
Core Subject : Health, Science,
Asian Journal of Health Research (AJHR) is an open access journal published by Ikatan Dokter Indonesia Wilayah Jawa Timur and launched in 2022. This journal is peer reviewed publishing to communicate high quality research, general articles, and all fundamental research/ clinical studies relevant to health science. The journal publishes articles Medical Sciences scope including (Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Internal medicine, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Otolaryngology, Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Dermatovenerology, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Urology, neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetics, Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Forensic Medicine, and Medicolegal, Psychiatry Medicine and Rehabilitation). AJHR journal is published three times per year in April, August, and December.
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Profile of Meningioma based on Imaging and Histopathology at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang Agung Setiawan; Krisna Ayu
Asian Journal of Health Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Volume 5 No 1 (April) 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55561/ajhr.v5i1.306

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Introduction: Meningiomas are common central nervous system tumors originating from meningothelial cells. Imaging examinations are widely used to characterize lesion features, while histopathological evaluation remains essential for definitive diagnosis and grading. Material and Methods: This study was a retrospective descriptive study conducted using secondary data from medical records of patients diagnosed with meningioma at RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang between 2020 and 2023. Data included demographic characteristics, imaging findings from CT and MRI examinations, and histopathological grading. Results: Most meningioma cases occurred in female patients (85%), with the highest proportion observed in the 40–60-year age group (65%). According to the WHO classification, grade I meningiomas were the most common (69%). The frontal region was the most common tumor location (25%), followed by involvement of multiple regions (35%). Solitary meningiomas accounted for 87% of cases. Most tumors had a maximum diameter of 4–6 cm (67%). Imaging findings commonly included dural tail (51%), hyperostosis (53%), and peritumoral vasogenic edema, which was qualitatively identified in all cases. Conclusion: This retrospective descriptive study demonstrates the demographic distribution, imaging characteristics, and histopathological grading of meningioma cases at a tertiary referral center. Imaging features such as dural tail, hyperostosis, and peritumoral edema were frequently observed; however, histopathological examination remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis and grading of meningioma.
Where Are Pedagogies in Teaching Hospitals? A Call to Action Hermanto TJ
Asian Journal of Health Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Volume 5 No 1 (April) 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55561/ajhr.v5i1.311

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Teaching hospitals and academic medical centers are the heart of medical education, serving as the primary environments where future physicians and allied health professionals are formed [1]. However, a striking imbalance has emerged in institutional discourse. While these centers are founded on a dual mission of service and education, current literature is dominated by management, revenue generation, and financial sustainability [2,3]. Pedagogy the intentional science of learning is conspicuously absent.
The Multifaceted Value of Post-Classroom Questionnaires in Master Medical Education Programs: From Reflection to Continuous Improvement Hermanto TJ
Asian Journal of Health Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Volume 5 No 1 (April) 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55561/ajhr.v5i1.312

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Introduction: Post-classroom questionnaires (PCQ) in graduate medical education may serve as more than satisfaction surveys; when grounded in educational theory and analyzed semiquantitatively, they can be interpreted as tools for reflective practice, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Material and Methods: This study employed a descriptive semiquantitative program evaluation design within a Master Medical Education Program, analyzing routinely collected, anonymized learner feedback across multiple classroom sessions. Items addressed domains including program identity, onboarding, pedagogy, assessment, institutional support, and perceived value. Results: A 51% response rate yielded patterns of consistently high endorsement for program mission, orientation, student-centered learning, and assessment-as-learning, while flipped classroom implementation, holistic competency development, and research/publication support received comparatively lower ratings. Institutional support was positively perceived, though tuition value was rated less favorably. These contrasts may suggest interpretive hypotheses of systemic misalignment, such as a potential resource–expectation gap in scholarly mentorship, or a pedagogical implementation trap in innovative teaching strategies. By emphasizing pattern recognition and relative contrasts rather than inferential claims, this evaluation generates hypotheses that warrant further exploration and can inform curricular refinement, faculty development, and policy adjustment. Conclusion: Post-classroom questionnaires, when systematically embedded within CQI–OBE frameworks, may thus function as low-burden, high-impact instruments that foster reflective professionalism, evidence-informed decision-making, and sustainable excellence in postgraduate medical education.
Survival of Cervical Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT) and Radical Hysterectomy at Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang Yahya Irwanto; Rizki Wahyuni
Asian Journal of Health Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Volume 5 No 1 (April) 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55561/ajhr.v5i1.320

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Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden, particularly in developing countries where access to radiotherapy is limited. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by radical hysterectomy has emerged as an alternative treatment strategy for locally advanced cervical cancer. This study aims to evaluate the survival outcomes and histopathological characteristics of patients with stage IIB cervical cancer who underwent NACT followed by radical hysterectomy in Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital. Material and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed medical records of patients with stage IIB cervical cancer who received NACT followed by radical hysterectomy at Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital from January 2021 to July 2022. Patients with incomplete medical records or loss to follow-up were excluded. Data analysis included descriptive survival outcomes and histopathological findings. Associations between histopathological variables and mortality were analyzed using Fisher’s exact. A p-value ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: A total of 51 patients met the inclusion criteria. During the follow-up period, 39 patients (76.5%) were alive, while 12 patients (23.5%) had died. The estimated overall survival probability at 24 months was 76.5% (95% CI: 65.7–89.0). Fisher’s exact test demonstrated no statistically significant association between histopathological subtype and mortality (p = 0.069). No statistically significant association was observed between histopathological subtype and mortality. Conclusion: Survival outcomes of stage IIB cervical cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical hysterectomy in a tertiary setting. Histopathological subtype and absence of residual tumor were associated with improved survival. Further comparative studies are required to evaluate the effectiveness relative to standard treatments.