bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Administration of Strobilanthes crispus in an Angora Cat with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Authors: Permadi I Gede Wempi Dody Surya , Martarika Roki , Lienggonegoro Lisa Andriani , Novita Risqa
Published: April 2023

The occurrence of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUD) in Indonesia has not been widely reported. However, the incidence of the disease has increased due to dietary cat patterns. The diet habitually consists of commercial dry food only, without wet food, such as meat. FLUD often affects certain breeds of cats. Surgical therapy is the first option to remove kidney stones; however, rural areas in Indonesia often lack animal surgical facilities. This condition requires alternative therapies to cure the disease. A one-year-old male Angora cat was brought to Rumah Satwa veterinary clinic in Tanah Datar, Indonesia, for examination, with a history of urination difficulties or dysuria, pain in the abdomen when being handled, and lack of desire to mate. A macroscopic examination of urine showed a cloudy and dense appearance. The ultrasound examination revealed a stone (struvite) and a thickening of the urinary bladder wall. The angora cat was diagnosed with obstructive FLUD caused by urolithiasis. A capsule containing 125 mg Keji Beling (Strobilanthes crispus, Bl) extract was administered to the cat once daily to aid the struvite stone dissolution. Keji Beling is a herbal plant easily found in Indonesia and used to treat human kidney stones. After 32 days of therapy, the clinical condition of the cat improved. The ultrasound examination did not find any stones left in the bladder. In conclusion, based on local wisdom, Keji Beling leaves can potentially be an alternative therapy for FLUD in Angora cats with certain conditions.
A Review on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Machine Learning for Heart Disease Diagnosis: Current Techniques, Challenges and Issues, Recent Developments, and Future Directions
Authors:   Computer Science Department, College of Computer Science  Information Technology, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq, Enad Huda Ghazi ,   Computer Science Department, College of Computer Science  Information Technology, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq, Mohammed Mazin Abed
Published: April 2023

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the existing techniques and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to cardiovascular disease diagnosis. The application of AI to the diagnosis of cardiac diseases can enhance diagnostic precision, diagnostic throughput, and patient outcomes. This literature survey analyzes state-of-the-art AI-based methods, rates their efficiency, examines potential future research and development avenues, and finds challenges and limitations, providing a foundational overview of main developments in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and quantum computing in relation to heart disease prevention. This study seeks to guide the use of AI-based techniques for heart disease detection, having an ultimate objective of enhancing patient outcomes through research and development. This review mainly emphasizes the significance of further studying and advancing AI for its ability to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of heart diseases.
A Hybrid Pelican Optimization Algorithm and Black Hole Algorithm for Kernel Semi-Parametric Fusion Modeling
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, AL-Taie Firas A. Yonis AL ,   Department of Statistics and Informatics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq,   Department of Mathematics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Algamal Zakariya Yahya , Qasim Omar Saber
Published: April 2023

This paper investigates the process of selecting a hyperparameter for use in a kernel semiparametric regression model for fusion data, which is an important tool in various scientific study fields. The selection of the best model to use in advance is not a simple task, and one of the most fascinating current advances in the application is the use of hybrid metaheuristics algorithms to increase the exploration and exploitation capacity of traditional meta-heuristic algorithms. In this study, a hybrid optimization method that combines the pelican algorithm with the black hole algorithm is presented, which achieves a lower mean squared error (MSE) in comparison to other competing techniques. Data merging through the suggested hybrid metaheuristics algorithm gives superior performance in terms of computing time when compared to both the CV-method and the GCV-method. This work has practical implications for researchers and practitioners who use statistical modeling techniques in their work, especially those dealing with data merging for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Dampak Learning Loss: Kemampuan Number Sense pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Kusnadi Dedi , Sari Rahma
Published: April 2023

Pembelajaran yang dilakukan dalam jaringan adalah bentuk pembelajaran secara online melalui dunia maya yang diakses dengan jaringan internet. Kesulitan yang terjadi selama daring yaitu suasana belajar kurang kondusif, terbatasnya ruang untuk dikontrol, tidak ada kesadaran mahasiswa untuk belajar mandiri. Sehingga terjadi penurunan kemampuan belajar mahasiswa yang disebut dengan learning loss. Salah satu dampak dari Learning loss pada mahasiswa di Jurusan PGSD FKIP, dimana kemampuan berhitung cepat mahasiswa sudah berkurang, mahasiswa kesulitan dalam melakukan operasi pembagian pecahan. Maka dari itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan Dampak learning loss yaitu kemampuan number sense pada mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek A hanya memenuhi empat indikator number sense dengan baik, subjek B hanya mampu memenuhi tiga indikator, dan subjek C hanya memenuhi 2 indikator. Kemampuan number sense mahasiswa ini dikarenakan tidak dapat memahami konsep dari bilangan, mahasiswa hanya menyelesaikan secara prosedural dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama dalam proses penyelesaiannya. Selama masa pandemic covid 19, mahasiswa mengalami learning loss, terlihat dari kepekaan mahasiswa pada bilangan masih kurang seperti memahami bentuk bilangan, merepresantasikan urutan suatu bilangan, memahami keterkaitan antar bilangan pada operasi hitung bilangan. Mahasiswa juga sangat susah memahami materi yang diajarkan dan mahasiswa juga tidak bebas bertanya walaupun perkuliahan dilakukan secara daring.
Kepribadian Pemuka Agama dalam Bentuk Kepemimpinan yang Melayani di Kota Labuan Bajo
Authors: Se’u Windynia , Octavianus Philia Chr. , Hermin Hermin , Nubatonis Sonia , Sio Nofry
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini meneliti tentang kepribadian yang diukur menggunakan big five personality membentuk servant leadership pemuka agama di kota Labuan Bajo. Berdasarkan total penduduk kategori sebaran agama yang beragam menyimpulkan bahwa servant leadership menumbuhkan karakter anggota yang lebih cakap untuk mampu melayani diri sendiri. Penelitian ini menguji kepribadian servant leadership terkhususnya pada pemuka agama dengan mengambil sampel di kota Labuan bajo, menggunakan 105 sampel jemaat gereja Bukit Salmon dan gereja Labuan Bajo dianalisa secara kuantitatif dengan menguji validitas dan reliabilitas alat ukur. Pengujian normalitas secara simultan dan parsial disimpulkan data normal, dilanjutkan pengujian linier hasil tidak linier, dilanjutkan pengujian hipotesis hasil menunjukan kepribadian big five personality pemuka agama tidak membentuk servant leadership. Dapat dijelaskan karena Servant leadership memiliki gejala yang selaras dengan agreeableness. Orang yang openness to experience atau imagination lebih kearah terbuka dan tidak terlibat dalam hubungan interpersonal. Conscientiousness dan extraversion memiliki kontribusi yang sangat sedikit dan kurang berarti dalam membentuk servant leadership dan neurotism tidak membentuk servant leadership. Memasukan variabel moderator seperti organizational outcomes atau organizational stewardship dalam menguji kepribadian dalam membentuk servant leadership, Bisa juga dilakukan pengujian pada self determination, moral cognitive, development, dan cognitive complexity dalam membentuk servant leadership.
Analisis Bauran Pemasaran terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X
Authors: Mufaozah Yeni , Manggabarani Alfatih S. , Astuti Miguna
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisis bauran pemasaran terhadap keputusan pembelian nasabah Bancassurance di Bank X. Tujuan penelitian untuk membuktikan dan menganalisis Pengaruh bauran pemasaran terhadap keputusan pembelian nasabah Bancassurance di Bank X. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 70 Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Partial Least Square (PLS) dengan program Smart-PLS 3.0. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa: Product berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, Promotion berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, Physical Evidence berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X. sedangkan Price tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, place tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, promotion tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, people tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X, process tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Nasabah Bancassurance Bank X.
Konsep Pendidikan Keadilan Gender di Dalam Sistem Pendidikan Indonesia
Authors: Sidik Sangputri , Tanipu Funco , Solapari Nuryati , Assabana Mohammad Syahru , Rahman Rahmania
Published: April 2023

Masyarakat masih banyak yang belum mengetahui apa arti gender. Banyak yang melihatnya hanya sebagai perbedaan seksual atau biologis antara pria dan wanita. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) mendeskripsikan pemikiran M. Quraish Shihab tentang gagasan gender dalam pendidikan Islam; 2) untuk mendeskripsikan apa itu KH. Husaein Muhammad memikirkan gagasan gender dalam pendidikan Islam; dan 3) untuk menjelaskan bagaimana ide mereka tentang gender dalam pendidikan Islam yang sama dan berbeda. Artikel ini menggunakan metode yang disebut "elaborasi deskriptif-komparatif" dan metode studi dari perpustakaan. Dari kajian yang telah dilakukan, dapat ditarik kesimpulan sebagai berikut: 1) M. Quraish Shihab mengatakan bahwa perbedaan jasmani antara laki-laki dan perempuan tidak ada kaitannya dengan kemampuan yang diberikan Allah SWT kepada manusia. Allah SWT memberi mereka kecerdasan dan kemampuan berpikir yang sama. 2) kondisi mental KH. Husein Muhammad berpikir bahwa hidup selalu menjadi lebih baik dan lebih besar. Wanita semakin pintar dan pintar, dan semakin banyak dari mereka yang lebih pintar daripada pria. Ini karena masyarakat telah membantu setiap orang mencapai potensi penuh mereka. 3) Kedua orang ini dikenal mendukung persamaan hak bagi laki-laki dan perempuan dalam Islam dan sekolah Islam. 4) Kedua orang ini memiliki pemikiran yang sama tentang persamaan hak bagi laki-laki dan perempuan. Perbedaan pendidikan dan cara berpikir kedua orang tersebut menjelaskan mengapa mereka memiliki pemikiran yang berbeda tentang kesetaraan perempuan dalam pendidikan Islam.
Penguatan Kompetensi Profesional melalui Pembuatan Buku Pedoman Guru SMP
Authors: Utami Ugi , Setiawan Deni
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh bervariasinya kompetensi memahami dan membuat Buku Pedoman Guru bagi guru di Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP). Masalah tersebut terlihat pada pengamatan awal, di mana beberapa guru belum kompeten membuat buku pedoman guru.  Tujuan Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah ini untuk meningkatkan implementasi pengembangan keprofesian berkelanjutan dan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi profesional melalui literasi pembuatan Buku Pedoman Guru. Subyek penelitian adalah semua guru mata pelajaran sejumlah 16 orang di SMP Negeri 5 Temanggung. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan pola Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan dua siklus. Prosedur penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus yaitu siklus I dan siklus II masing-masing tiga pertemuan. Hasil refleksi ditentukan dari hasil setiap siklus. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif yang bersumber data primer dan data sekunder. Hasil siklus I jumlah rata-rata kehadiran guru adalah 89,58 %, pada siklus II sejumlah 97,91%, sehingga rata-rata kehadiran guru sebesar 93,74%, dan mengalami peningkatan sebesar 8,33%. Pengumpulan tugas guru pada siklus I sebesar 87,5%, siklus ke II sebesar 93,75%, sehingga rata-rata jumlah guru yang mampu mengumpulkan data tepat waktu sebesar 90,62%, dan mengalami kenaikan sebesar 6,25 %. Indikator pencapaian kinerja hasil Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah rata-rata dalam siklus di atas 90 %, dan juga terjadi kenaikan di setiap siklusnya. Guru mampu menghasilkan penulisan makalah Buku Pedoman Guru sesuai jadwal yang telah ditentukan sejumlah 15 orang, dan 1 orang tidak tepat dengan waktu yang telah direncanakan. Refleksi dari hasil penelitian ini guru mengalami peningkatan sesuai dengan indicator pencapaian, sehingga tidak perlu diadakan pelaksanaan tindakan selanjutnya.
Magnitude of resilience among Grade 10 Adolescents of State Schools in the District of Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Authors:   Department of Community and Family Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka., D.M Shamila Manori , Godamunne Pavithra ,   Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., L Jayawardanna Pushpa ,   Former professor in Public Health, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Published: April 2023

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity. Objective was to determine magnitude of resilience among Grade 10 Sinhala conversant adolescents in state schools of Gampaha district. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted. Computed final sample size was 1380. All three stages of cluster sampling were conducted applying probability sampling techniques to obtain the final sample. Study instrument comprised 14-Item Resilience Scale-Sinhala version. Magnitude of resilience was described as proportions and expressed as percentages and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Overall resilience score ranged from 15 to 98. The median was 79.00 (IQR: 70.00-86.00). Levels of magnitude were: High 11.6% (n=159; 95%CI=9.9–13.3), Moderately high 29.3% (n=405; 95%CI=27.0-31.8), Moderate 25.5% (n=352; 95%CI=23.2-27.9), Lower end 20.2% (n=279; 95%CI=18.2–22.5), Low 7.8% (n=108; 95%CI=6.4–9.3) and Very low 5.6% (n=77; 95%CI=4.4-6.9). Latter three low levels together comprised one third of the adolescents. Recommend a psycho-behavioral intervention to enhance resilience.
How Do Climate Variables Affect the Transmission of Dengue Infection in South and Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review
Authors:   Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka., Fernando Mekala , R.M Nayani Umesha Rajapaksha ,   School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Australia.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Dengue is an arboviral infection, transmitted from person to person via mosquito vectors. Dengue transmission is affected by rainfall, temperature, humidity and wind speed. These climate variables are changing as a result of anthropogenic climate change, and it is expected that this will affect the incidence of dengue. This scoping review explored the impacts on dengue transmission of variation in these climate variables in 12 Asian countries located in South- and South-East Asia regions. Methods: The protocol developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute was followed for this scoping review. Articles were found using the PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, as well as grey literature. Studies conducted in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste and published in English between 2002 and 2022 were included. An extensive literature search was conducted in February and March, 2022. A modified checklist designed for assessing the quality of ecological studies was used to assess the quality. Following quality assessment, ninety articles were included in the review. Results: The initial search yielded 1912 articles. After the duplicates were removed, 983 were identified as potentially relevant. Following the exclusion of 729 articles by two reviewers, 254 articles were subjected to full text screening. Thereafter, 90 articles were selected for the review that strictly met the inclusion criteria. Although the results were mixed, we found that dengue transmission decreases in temperature extremes. Dengue transmission increases with heavy rainfall, with a 1- 3-month lag. Humidity was also found to be related to dengue transmission. Other factors found to be associated with dengue transmission include the hours of sunshine and wind speed. Conclusion: There is a complex relationship between changing climate parameters and dengue incidence in Asia. This reflects the complex ecology of vector-borne diseases and suggests that the impact of changes in climate variables on dengue transmission may vary according to local climate and other factors.
Freitag, Ulrike. A History of Jeddah: The Gate to Mecca in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2020. 407 Sayfa. ISBN: 9781108746205.
Authors: ÇİÇEK M. Talha
Published: April 2023

Bu yazı Ulrike Freitag'ın 2020 yılında yayınlanan Cidde'nin tarihini incelediği A History of Jeddah: The Gate to Mecca in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries başlıklı kitabını ele almaktadır. A History of Jeddah kitabı ince bir tarihçilik ameliyesi üzerine bina edilmiş analitik yönü oldukça kuvvetli bir metindir. Osmanlı ve Ortadoğu şehir tarihi, Hicaz tarihi ve okyanus ve liman kentleri tarihi gibi alanlarda önemli bir boşluğu doldurmaktadır. Türkçe’ye tercümesi durumunda geniş bir okuyucu kitlesine hitap edeceği kuşkusuzdur.
Does Single Intra-Articular Plasma-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Internal Derangement Relieve Joint Pain?
Authors: Jamal Basem
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common pathological entity and is found in 31% of the
adult population. Different minimally invasive techniques, such as the injection of diverse substances into the joint,
arthrocentesis have exhibited good clinical results and such modalities would be considered either for severe TMDs or
after the failure of conservative treatments. Several studies endorsed intra-articular injections of platelet- rich plasma
(PRP) as an effective procedure to decrease TMD tenderness. The primary aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness
of a single PRP injection in terms of reducing pain, and improving mandibular motion in patients affected by internal
derangement of the TMJ.
Materials & Methods: The study consisted of 10 patients who reported to the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic with
painful dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint who received a single injection of PRP in the TMJ. Variables measured
including pain score and mouth opening were assessed preoperatively and postoperativel. SPSS 24.0 was used for data
management and statistical analysis. The level of significance was set at 0.05 for all statistical tests using chi-square.
Results:The group of 10 patients consisted of 9 women and 1 man. The age of the participants ranged from 27 to 75
years, and a median age of 45.5. Upon the follow up visit within 1-3 months: 7/10 patients showed a significant reduction
of the pain intensity (more than 50% reduction of pain intensity), 2/10 patients showed a partial resolution of the
symptoms with minimal reduction of pain and one patient showed no improvement in either pain or mouth opening and
subsequently underwent arthrocentesis. The PRP injections were successful in decreasing pain intensity scores to below 5
in most cases. A Chi-squared test was performed to test for an association between the PRP injections and pain intensity
score and the outcome supports the conclusion that there is a strong correlation between the PRP injection and pain and
that it is statistically significant.
Conclusions:TMD symptoms and movement limitations disrupt everyday life and in cases with severe illness, studies
showed that the conservative treatment measures lead to insignificant or low improvement in quality of life. For this
reason, a fast acting and effective method of reducing pain and movement limitations is essential and our study findings
support the role of PRP injections. It exhibited a very strong negative relationship, which indicates that the PRP injection
and pain scores are inversely related.
Anne Sütü Alım Süresi, Emzik ve Biberon Kullanımının Erken Çocukluk Çağı Çürüğü ile İlişkisinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: PALAZ Zeliha Hatipoğlu , AKTAŞ Nagehan
Published: April 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada amaç 3-5 yaş arası çocukların, anne sütü alma süresi, emzik ve biberon kullanım süresi, doğum şekli, çocuğun diş fırçalama alışkanlığı ve ailenin sosyoekonomik durumu ile erken çocukluk çağı çürüğü (EÇÇ) arasındaki ilişkinin araştırılmasıdır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Kliniğimize başvuran 3-5 yaş aralığında süt dentisyon dönemindeki çocukların doğum şekli, anne sütü alma süresi ve dönemi, emzik ve biberon kullanımı, diş hekimi ziyareti ve çocuğun diş fırçalama sıklığı ebeveynlere yapılan anketler ile kaydedilmiş; ağız muayenesi ile de dmft değerleri belirlenmiştir. EÇÇ görülme riskine etki eden bağımsız değişkenlerin incelenmesinde Binary Lojistik Regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Modeller çok değişkenli olarak incelendiğinde, 18- 36 ay biberon kullananlarda EÇÇ görülme riski daha yüksektir (p=0.027). Diş fırçalama sayısı arttıkça EÇÇ görülme riski azalmaktadır (p<0.05). Anne sütü alım süresi ve emzik kullanımı ile EÇÇ riskinin artması arasında anlamlı farklılık gözlenmemiştir (p>0.05). Sezaryen ve vajinal doğum yapanlar arasında EÇÇ değerleri arasında anlamlı farklılık izlenmemiştir (p>0.05).
Sonuç: Uzun süreli anne sütü ve emzik kullanımının erken çocukluk çağı çürüğü riskini artırmadığı söylenebilir; ancak biberonun uzun süreli kullanımına dikkat edilmelidir. Bununla birlikte annelerin emzirme dönemlerinde çocukların düzenli diş fırçalama ve ağız hijyeni konularına özen göstermeleri EÇÇ oluşma riskini azaltacaktır.
Oral Ülser ve Rekürrent Aftöz Stomatit ile ilgili Türkçe İnternet Sitelerindeki Hasta Bilgilendirme Metinlerinin İçerik Kalitesi ve Okunabilirliği
Authors: YILANCI Hümeyra Özge , AKKAYA Nursel , AKÇİÇEK Gökçen
Published: April 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı oral ülserler ve rekürrent aftöz stomatit ile ilgili hastalara bilgi vermek amacıyla hazırlanmış internet sitelerinin içerik kalitesi ve okunabilirlik yönünden incelenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Google, Yandex ve Bing arama motorlarında “aft”, “ağız ülseri”, “tekrarlayan ağız yaraları” ve “ağızda tekrarlayan aftlar” anahtar kelimeleri ile yapılan arama sonuçları arasından sağlıkla ilgili kurum ve kuruluşlara ait hasta bilgilendirme amaçlı siteler seçilmiştir. Çalışmaya dahil edilen internet sitelerinin içerik kalitesinin incelemesi JAMA ve DISCERN kriterleri, okunabilirlik değerlendirmesi ise Ateşman ve Bezirci-Yılmaz formülleri kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Bu çalışmaya 51 adet internet sitesi dahil edilmiştir. İncelenen sitelerin hiçbirinde dört JAMA kriterinin tümü birden karşılanmamış ve sitelerin tamamında bilgi kaynaklarının belirtilmediği saptanmıştır. İnternet sitelerinin %22’sinde üç JAMA kriteri sağlanırken, %12’sinde hiçbir kriter karşılanmamıştır. DISCERN genel değerlendirme puanının ortancası 2 (1-4) olarak bulunmuştur. Ortanca okunabilirlik değerleri; Ateşman formülüne göre 54.20 (21-68) ve Bezirci-Yılmaz formülüne göre 11.99 (8-25) bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Oral ülser ve rekürrent aftöz stomatit ile ilgili internet sitelerinde sunulan bilgilendirme metinlerinin çoğu güvenilir değildir ve okunabilirlik düzeyi genel popülasyon için zordur. Sağlık bilgilendirme materyallerinin güvenilirlik kriterlerine ve okunabilirlik düzeyinin kolay olmasına dikkat edilerek hazırlanması hastaların etkin kullanımı için yararlı olacaktır.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers
Authors: İNÖNÜ Elif , CERAN Selvi , AYDIN Pelin , NİŞANCI YILMAZ Mediha Nur , HOSGÖREN ALICI Yasemin , ÇELİK Çaşıt Olgun
Published: April 2023

Aim: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been potentially affecting the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) especially frontline workers due to isolation and loss of social support, risk of transmission to friends and relatives. We aimed to evaluate the mental health status of healthcare workers during the pandemic with the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28).
Materials and Method: This was a single-center, cross-sectional study with a population of 250 health workers at Baskent University. The GHQ-28 scale was used to detect mental disorders in study participants. The online questionnaire was transferred via official email to the participants. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Kruskal–Wallis, Mann-Whitney U tests, and multiple logistic regression analysis. A p-value of <0.05 was set as statistically significant with a confidence interval of 95% level.
Results: Of the respondents (n=250), 66% (n=165) were women and 61% were between 20-45 years, and 63.2% were married. Compared with second line health workers (n=196), frontline workers (n=54) had a higher prevalence of somatic symptoms (p<0.01), anxiety/insomnia and depression (p<0.01). Multiple regression analyses showed that younger age (≤55 years), female gender and being frontline workers were more likely to have mental problems (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Evaluating the mental status of HCWs and providing psychological support are essential to increase healthcare professionals’ ability to manage the pandemic process.
Anterior Prefabrike Pediatrik Zirkonyum Kronlar: Bir Literatür Derlemesi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Merve , ERBAŞ ÜNVERDİ Gizem
Published: April 2023

Koruyucu diş hekimliği uygulamalarındaki gelişmelere ve ailelerin ağız sağlığı hakkındaki farkındalıklarının artmasına rağmen erken çocukluk çağı çürüğü (EÇÇ) hala popülasyonda sıklıkla görülen ve tedavi gereksinimi olan bir durumdur. Erişkin diş hekimliğinde sıklıkla kullanılan bir materyal olan zirkonyumun, son yıllarda çocuk diş hekimliği pratiğinde de kullanımı yaygınlaşmıştır. Prefabrike pediatrik zirkonyum kronlar, süt dişlerinin tam koronal restorasyonlarında altın standart olarak kabul edilen paslanmaz çelik kronlara estetik bir alternatif olması amacıyla geliştirilmiştir. Prefabrike pediatrik zirkonyum kronlar, üstün estetik ve fiziksel özelliklere sahiptir ve biyouyumlulukları oldukça yüksektir. Plak tutunmasını engelleyen yüzey yapısı ve yüksek ebeveyn memnuniyeti de avantajları arasındadır. Buna karşın yüksek maliyetleri ve kron şeklinin modifikasyona izin vermeyen rijid yapısı kullanımını sınırlamaktadır. Bu derlemede anterior pediatrik zirkonyum kronların özellikleri, uygulama prensipleri ve mevcut klinik ve laboratuvar çalışmalarından bahsedilmektedir.
Otojen Dentin Greftleri ve Uygulamaları
Authors: ÖZEN Ahmet Berkant , KARACA İnci Rana
Published: April 2023

Çeşitli kaynaklarda kemik defektlerinin greftlenmesinde otojen greftler altın standart olarak kabul edilmektedir. Otojen greftlere örnek olabilecek dentin greftlerinin klinik kullanımı, tıbbi atık olarak görülen dişlerin kullanımını sağlayıp geleneksel yöntemlere alternatif greftleme imkanı sunmaktadır. Organik ve inorganik yapısı kemiğe benzerlik göstermektedir, bu durum greft materyali olarak kullanımı göz önüne getirmektedir. Bu derlemede, otojen dentin greftlerinin klinik çalışmalarda ve hayvan deneylerinde, kemik defektli bölgelerde, sinüs greftlemelerinde, implant yüzeylerinde, ogmentasyon işlemlerinde çeşitli greftleme teknikleriyle kullanım alanlarına ilişkin yapılan örnek çalışmalar hakkında bilgi sunulmaktadır. Başarı oranları yüksek olan bu çalışmalar otojen dentin greftlerinin popülerliğini artırmaktadır.
Effect of morality training technique on cohabitation behaviour among undergraduate students of IMO State University, Owerri
Authors: Chinyere Nnadi Grace , Efeyadu Uzoekwe Helen , Ekejiuba Oguzie Alphonsus , Ifeoma Akunne Lilian
Published: April 2023

The researchers investigated the effect of morality training technique on cohabitation behaviour among undergraduate students in Imo state university, Owerri. The pre-test, post-test, control group quasi-experimental design was adopted for this study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05level of significant guided the study. The population of this study comprised 8,031 of 300 level students in Imo state university, Owerri. The researchers sampled 60 students for the study. The sampling techniques employed are purposive and cluster. Two instruments developed by the researchers were used for data collection, namely: Students Cohabitation Identification Scale (SCIS) and Cohabitation Detecting Scale (CDS). The instruments were validated by expects in Departments of Measurement and Evaluation as well as Guidance and Counselling. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained through test-retest method using Cronbach alpha statistics which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.81 and 0.85 for SCIS and CDS respectively. Data collected were analysed using mean score and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The hypotheses were tested using the analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at 5% level of significance. The findings revealed among others that morality training technique (MTT) is significantly effective in the reduction of cohabitation among undergraduate at post-test and follow up test. From the above findings, it was recommended among others, that Counsellors should make use of morality training technique in curbing cohabitation behaviour among undergraduate students to enhance their academic performance.
Acceptance of Bitcoin by Investors in the Southern Region of Thailand
Authors: Semuantong Dennatee , Aujirapongpan Somnuk
Published: April 2023

Bitcoin has become an asset that is gaining popularity among investors due to the trend of transitioning into the digital society, inflation, and the use of Bitcoin as a store of value. This research aims to study the acceptance of Bitcoin among investors in southern Thailand, classified by personal factors, through a survey of 400 samples. The data was analyzed using statistical methods such as independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA to test hypotheses. The study found that most of the sample group were males, over 40 years old but under 50 years old, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent, an average monthly income of 30,001-45,000 baht, and had experience in investing in the SET market. Gender and experience in investing in the SET market did not affect the acceptance of Bitcoin, but Differences in age, education level, and income have an impact on the acceptance of Bitcoin. At least one pair of groups showed significantly different acceptance levels: investors aged over 40 but under 50 were more likely to accept Bitcoin than investors aged over 30 but under 40 and investors aged under 30. Investors with educational levels lower than a bachelor's degree tend to have lower acceptance of Bitcoin compared to those with a master's degree or higher, as well as investors with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. And an average monthly income of 30,001-45,000 baht were more likely to accept Bitcoin than those with an average monthly income over 45,000 baht and those with an average monthly income of 15,000-30,000 baht. The significance level was 0.05. This research is beneficial to relevant organizations in planning for providing information and implementing measures to regulate Bitcoin based on the personal characteristics of investors or the general population. Further studies could examine attitudes and investment behaviors among different generations within the sample group.
Managerial competencies in the perspective of management ethics: A comparative study of own research
Authors: Kazibudzki Pawel Tadeusz
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this article is to compare the results of our own research on the competence structure of managers of Polish companies as perceived through the prism of issues related to management ethics, and trust management in particular. From the perspective of our own research work on modeling the competency profile of executives of Polish companies, the results of three empirical studies have been presented and compared. The research on the competency profiles of managers in Polish companies was of different nature. The first and third competency profiles were created based on an empirical study of a single workplace. At the same time, the first profile was statistically representative of that enterprise, while in the case of the third profile, the research was exhaustive. In the case of the second competency profile, the research was statistically representative of a specific type of managerial personnel, as in this case it was an entrepreneur-manager, who cannot be identified with the typical so- called contract manager. In the author's opinion, this is why the research work described has significant cognitive value from the perspective of ethical aspects of management, and trust management in particular. In conclusion, it can be said that the level of management ethics in Polish companies is quite low, while the need for its improvement is mostly indicated by those who are, as it were, its recipients. After all, the people most responsible for creating ethical behavior in the organization are primarily managers. These, in turn, as can be seen from the described research, in most cases do not see such a need.
Model for Utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility in Improving the Welfare of the Community of Industrial Area in West Java
Authors: Faoziyah Sitti
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of corporate social responsibilty (CSR) in improving people's welfare. The approach used in this research is a combination of quantitative and qualitative. The research location is PT. Pertamina (Persero) RU VI in Balongan Indramayu, West Java. Data collection techniques were carried out by survey methods, participatory observations, and in-depth interviews. The survey method was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the corporate social responsibilty (CSR) recipient communities, and observation and interviews were conducted to find out the experiences, understandings, and in-depth meanings of the participants' actions. The focus of the research topic is corporate social responsibilty (CSR) and community welfare. The findings reveal two main topics. First, quantitatively corporate social responsibilty (CSR) has a very large influence on improving the welfare of the community receiving CSR funds, so it is necessary to increase the increase in corporate social responsibilty (CSR) provided to the community, as well as the need to expand the scope of the location of the recipient community. Second, qualitatively, corporate social responsibilty (CSR) which is currently being implemented has a positive impact on people's welfare. However, it is necessary to improve other principles of business ethics, namely the principles of honesty, fairness, autonomy in order to create effective business ethics in a common framework. The government needs to support and provide strict supervision of the implementation of corporate social responsibilty (CSR) programs in order to be able to have a positive impact on improving people's welfare.
ANALISIS SIMBOLISME DALAM KOMUNIKASI SELAMA BULAN RAMADHAN UNTUK MEMPROMOSIKAN TOLERANSI ANTAR UMAT BERAGAMA
Authors: Fathony Ivan Issa , Maula Ismatul , Prasastiningtyas Widyapuri , Jasiah  , Fadloli
Published: April 2023

Tolerance is an important part of living in a multicultural and multireligious society, such as Indonesia. The month of Ramadan is one of the holy months for Muslims, where this month is also one of the months that has the opportunity to strengthen inter-religious tolerance. This form of tolerance can be done through communication which is symbolized in certain forms. This research will be carried out with the aim of seeing how symbolism in communication can promote inter-religious tolerance in the month of Ramadan. This research will be carried out using a descriptive qualitative approach. the data obtained in this study came from the results of previous research or studies which still have relevance to the research discussion. The results of this study then found that there are several forms of symbolism in communication in the month of Ramadan which aims to strengthen inter-religious tolerance. An example of this is the holding of joint iftars carried out by people with different religions. Then the presence of social media also becomes an intermediary in spreading communication to promote this tolerance, both in the form of videos or writing such as hashtags.
Internet Financial Risk Management Under the development of Deep Learning
Authors: WU ZIAI , ZHOU QIAO
Published: April 2023

With the rapid development of Internet finance in both quantity and scale, various challenges have emerged. Deep learning is a promising tool to explore the optimal algorithm to analyze input variables that affect Internet financial risks, and corresponding classification to manage and minimize those risks. This study employs a questionnaire and data analysis to evaluate Internet financial risks, with a focus on psychological risk, social risk, technical risk, moral risk, and material risk. The research provides theoretical and practical value in the field of Internet financial risk management. The results of the study demonstrate that psychological risk, social risk, technical risk, material risk, and moral risk are all significant factors that contribute to Internet financial risks. Additionally, higher education is found to be a protective factor against Internet financial risks, while higher income is associated with greater risk. Furthermore, psychological risks were found to have the most significant impact on Internet financial risks.
A Study on the Application of Blended Teaching Model in Integrated English Courses
Authors: Jang Xue
Published: April 2023

Since the beginning of the 21st century, blended learning has attracted the attention of scholars. With the influence of the epidemic in the past three years, it is imperative to explore how to apply blended learning to stimulate the impact of the integration of online and offline education in order to achieve the ultimate goal of promoting students’ development. In the foreign language departments of universities in ethnic areas of China, it is significant to conduct teaching practice of the blended teaching model for the course of Integrated English, which occupies a large proportion of the English major curriculum and plays a pivotal role in improving English majors’ language proficiency and cultural literacy. This paper explains the exploration of the blended teaching model in Integrated English in one Chinese independent college in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from two perspectives: the overall design and the analysis of the application of Integrated English I and II. This study collected data from questionnaires, interviews, and teachers’ logs in order to investigate the effect of Integrated English based on the blended teaching model. The analysis of the results indicates that the application of the blended teaching model in Integrated English I and II is conducive to cultivating students’ learning habits, improving their language skills, learning ability, and cultural awareness.
Research on bilingual course teaching evaluation of the The Event Management Major based on decision-oriented evaluation model
Authors: Xie Yani , Qian Fangbin
Published: April 2023

The improvement of bilingual teaching can continuously enhance students' international vision and innovative ability, which is an important measure to cultivate innovative talents in the construction of double-top universities. Using the decision-oriented evaluation model, this study explores the relationship between the whole process of bilingual curriculum investment and teaching satisfaction, taking the bilingual curriculum construction of the Event Management major at Zhejiang Yuexiu University as an example. The research findings indicate that bilingual teaching is a gradual process, and the input of teaching resources, especially the supply of teaching resources and students' self-expression, have a great influence on teaching results. To improve the quality of bilingual teaching and students' interest in learning, this study suggests paying attention to students’ language foundation and the visualization of assessment results to stimulate their initiative in bilingual learning.
A Diagnostic Study on the Use of Vocabulary Learning strategies for English Majors in China
Authors: Bao Lina
Published: April 2023

This research utilizes a descriptive research design to investigate the use of vocabulary learning strategies among English majors and identify the potential reasons for their difficulties in learning vocabulary. The study aims to describe the relationship between these reasons and second language vocabulary acquisition. A questionnaire, consisting of 62 items selected from the Vocabulary Learning Questionnaire (VLQ) 6.4 published by Gu and Johnson (1996), was administered to 115 sophomores majoring in English. The questionnaire was used to determine the types of vocabulary learning strategies employed by the participants, as well as the most and least frequently used strategies. The results indicate that English majors surveyed were moderate users of vocabulary learning strategies. Inferencing strategies were found to be the most commonly used, while Encoding strategies were the least used. After analyzing the participants' vocabulary learning strategies, the study proposes to improve their mother tongue competence to enhance their thinking ability, which is an essential factor in learning English vocabulary. Furthermore, the study suggests that the lack of mother tongue competence courses in higher education and the absence of effective vocabulary learning strategy guidance in the learning process are potential reasons for the difficulties experienced by English majors in vocabulary learning.
The Spirit of Freehand Brushwork in Chinese Oil Painting
Authors: Feng Jiarui
Published: April 2023

Freehand Brushwork is a unique artistic language in Chinese painting and calligraphy, celebrated for its ability to express emotion and spirit in the process of artistic creation. This paper aims to explore the spiritual connotation and artistic aesthetics of Freehand Brushwork oil paintings, and to examine the use of traditional Chinese Freehand Brushwork techniques in the expression of Western painting. By reconstructing the language of oil painting expression with traditional Chinese techniques, the paper seeks to investigate the Freehand Brushwork spirit of Chinese oil painting, which is deeply rooted in the Chinese idea of the 'unity of heaven and man' and 'respect for individuals'. The paper presents a critical analysis of the aesthetic and expressive features of Freehand Brushwork oil paintings, shedding light on the unique artistic characteristics of Chinese oil painting that distinguishes it from other painting styles. This paper contributes to the understanding and appreciation of Freehand Brushwork oil paintings and serves as a guide for artists seeking to master the Freehand Brushwork techniques in their artistic creations.
On the Four Misfortunes to the Works of Beethoven
Authors: Xu Yanjun
Published: April 2023

Beethoven is renowned for his masterful compositions, but his personal life was rife with challenges that deeply affected his work. This paper examines the ups and downs of Beethoven's life, including his struggles with family, friendship, love, career, political demands, and general life challenges. The study analyzes the four major misfortunes that impacted Beethoven's life, leading to a sense of hopelessness before he created his most notable works. The paper explores how these misfortunes impacted Beethoven's world view and creative output. The study concludes that the artist's personal challenges, particularly negative experiences such as sorrows and pains, had a significant impact on his creativity. It is through these struggles that Beethoven created masterpieces that conveyed the humanity and reality of the world. This paper provides insights into Beethoven's life and offers a reference for future studies on the artist's personal experiences, particularly in his formative years.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Virtual Reality Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa di Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Handayani Non Rhisqy
Published: April 2023

Pengembangan aplikasi pembelajaran berbasis teknologi virtual reality (VR) telah menjadi fokus utama dalam meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa di sekolah menengah. Dalam studi ini, kami mengevaluasi aplikasi pembelajaran VR baru yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran dan keterlibatan siswa di kelas. Aplikasi ini menggabungkan elemen VR, seperti interaksi 3D, simulasi, dan kehadiran virtual yang memungkinkan siswa untuk merasakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang lebih realistis dan menarik. Metode pengembangan aplikasi ini melibatkan proses pengumpulan informasi dari berbagai sumber, termasuk ahli pendidikan, pengembang VR, serta siswa dan guru di sekolah menengah. Hasilnya adalah sebuah aplikasi pembelajaran VR yang menawarkan pengalaman belajar yang menarik dan interaktif, serta mampu meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa di sekolah menengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi-experimental dengan pengambilan sampel secara purposive. Dalam penelitian ini, dibandingkan antara kelompok eksperimen yang menggunakan aplikasi pembelajaran VR dengan kelompok kontrol yang menggunakan metode pembelajaran konvensional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa yang menggunakan aplikasi pembelajaran VR memiliki motivasi yang lebih tinggi dan hasil belajar yang lebih baik daripada kelompok kontrol. Kesimpulannya, pengembangan aplikasi pembelajaran VR untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa di sekolah menengah adalah solusi yang efektif dan inovatif. Aplikasi ini dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran dan memberikan pengalaman pembelajaran yang lebih realistis.
Analysis Of The Benefits Of Social Media As A Medium Global Marketing In Increasing Product Sales Revenue
Authors: Suhairi  , Farhan Edma Manurung  , Preti Intan Sari  , Syakya Maulida
Published: April 2023

The use of the internet in Indonesia is very high, so that Youtube is able to occupy the highest position of being the most popular, then the ranking is for users of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and Google. With age categories from various groups who have active characters in social media and using the internet. The approach used in this study is to use a literature review approach. In collecting data, the authors collect data and information related to digital marketing and marketing systems through supporting data sourced from research journals, both national and international, supporting books, letters newspapers and magazines. This study aims to find out how social media is utilized as a global marketing medium. The results of this study are that the potential for marketing in the modern era is dominated by marketing through social media which is accessed through personal devices. In conclusion, there are many uses of social media today to boost business that have been discussed in this study. Social media connects people around the world where they can keep in touch and share their experiences. This is made possible by the digital ecosystem.