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Genre-Based Analysis of Selected Political Debates: A Discourse Analysis Study
Authors: Basim Issa Muruj , Fadhil Abbas Nawal
Published: December 2022

The researchers of the present study have conducted a genre analysis of two political debates between American presidential nominees in the 2016 and 2020 elections. The current study seeks to analyze the cognitive construction of political debates to evaluate the typical moves and strategies politicians use to express their communicative intentions and to reveal the language manifestations of those moves and strategies. To achieve the study’s aims, the researchers adopt Bhatia’s (1993) framework of cognitive construction supported by van Emeren’s (2010) pragma-dialectic framework. The study demonstrates that both presidents adhere to this genre structuring to further their political agendas. For a positive and promising image, presidents focus on highlighting domestic and international issues to reflect leadership. On the other hand, highlighting controversies and defense strategies appear to be prominent in debate in consensus with the contemplative nature of this genre. Discoursal devices like polarized lexicalization and actor description are vital in orienting the controversies and influence with the aid of in-group pronouns, representative speech acts, and national/self-glorification.
Identifying English Language Pragmatic Deficits among Children with Autism: Lessons from Fatima’s Home
Authors: Basree Abdul Rahman Shireena , A Majid Faizah
Published: December 2022

This article addresses a unique language-learning journey of a special child, ‘Fatima’ who is diagnosed with mild autism or Level One Autism Spectrum Disorder. Taking a qualitative perspective, research based on a series of observations and interviews was conducted on Fatima and her caregivers, namely her mother and her two elder siblings. Fatima was primarily diagnosed as having a learning delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hyperactivity but not speech development. This study aims to look at the English language learning difficulties of a child with mild autism who has been diagnosed with no speech development issues. Findings revealed that communicative pragmatic deficits are an obvious limitation displayed by Fatima as she develops in age. Though Fatima exhibits quite proficient use of the English language, she shoulders pragmatic challenges in communication and still has a long way to be communicatively competent as other teenagers her age. In addition, the commitment and support shown by her family members are also key in aiding both her linguistic and social development. It is believed the findings could add to what is already known about second language learning among children with autism as perspectives from a ‘home’ as an informal learning institution were observed and analyzed. Family members could benefit the most, as the salient findings could be a source of reference in strategizing their roles in facilitating the language development of a child in the family diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through an understanding of pragmatic deficits among children with ASD.
The Impact of Internet Celebrities on Algerian EFL Learners’ Lifestyle Habits
Authors: Khelkhal Salima , Ouahmiche Ghania
Published: December 2022

Social media paved the way for the emergence of a new type of celebrity: the internet celebrity. Internet celebrities have changed how young people speak, dress, and act. The present study examines the impact of social media and internet celebrities on the lifestyle habits of Algerian EFL learners. A lot of studies have been conducted on how social media can be used in EFL learning, yet very little is known about their effects beyond the EFL classroom. The findings of this study could provide insights into how excessive media usage could lead to the cultivation of new habits and lifestyle tendencies among young people. The main questions that guided this study were: to what extent are Algerian EFL learners exposed to social media? To what extent do they interact with internet celebrities? And how are they influenced by internet celebrities? One hundred and eleven students of English at Mostefa Ben Boulaid University, Algeria, were surveyed in this study. The findings suggest that Algerian EFL learners are heavily exposed to social networks due to the usefulness and efficiency of these networks as informal language learning tools. In addition to language learning, EFL learners are very attracted by other online content, such as fashion and cooking, which makes them continuously involved with, and influenced by, social media celebrities. Consequently, this continuous involvement with internet celebrities shapes EFL learners’ lifestyle habits.
Verbal and Visuospatial Working Memory in Arabic-English Female Bilinguals: Is There an Advantage?
Authors: Abdullah Alazzaz Lubna , Almutrafi Fatimah
Published: December 2022

This study sheds light on the effect of bilingualism on working memory performance. It aims to investigate whether bilingual speakers have an advantage over monolingual speakers in performing visual-spatial working memory tasks. The present study attempts to be a contribution to the discussion of how working memory performance is affected by bilingualism. It tries to find out whether Arabic-English bilingual speakers have advantages over Arabic monolingual speakers in performing visual-spatial working memory tasks. Two experiments were conducted to test the working memory performance of bilinguals and monolinguals by using verbal and non-verbal tasks. The two measures were completed online; the non-verbal measure involved a picture memorization task, whereas the verbal measure involved word retrieval. Eighty female college students voluntarily participated in the study. Half were Arabic-English bilinguals, and the other half were Arabic monolinguals. Both groups were divided into two subgroups; half performed a non-verbal working memory task, and the other half participated in a verbal working memory task. The results showed no advantages for bilinguals in the picture memorization task. However, a bilingual advantage was found in the verbal working memory task in which bilingual speakers performed better in word retrieval compared to monolingual speakers. The findings indicate a positive effect of bilingualism on working memory performance, particularly in the visual-spatial component.
Penyebab Kesulitan Dalam Belajar Siswa Di Desa Bendanpete Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Kurniawan Handy , Oktavianti Ika , Riswari Lovika Ardana
Published: December 2022

Kesulitan belajar merupakan ketidakmampuan belajar siswa dalam belajar untuk mencapai prestasi akademik secara optimal yang disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor. Pembelajaran daring adalah bentuk pembelajaran jarak jauh yang memanfaatkan perangkat elektronik berupa gawai atau laptop pada akses internet dalam pembelajaran, sehingga pembelajaran daring bergantung kepada akses jaringan internet. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar pada siswa di Desa Bendanpete pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dan upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kesulitan belajar siswa di Desa Bendanpete pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif yang dilaksanakan di Desa Bendanpete Kecamatan Nalumsari Kabupaten Jepara. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru wali kelas dan beberapa siswa kelas V SD yang ada di Desa Bendanpete. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Pengecekan keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan observasi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kesulitan belajar yang dialami oleh siswa pada saat pandemi Covid-19 yaitu sinyal yang tidak stabil dan saat pembelajaran daring siswa kurang dapat memahami materi yang diberikan oleh guru. Faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar siswa yaitu siswa kurang semangat saat belajar, kurangnya perhatian orang tua terhadap siswa, dan teman siswa yang mengganggu saat belajar. Upaya yang dilakukan guru untuk mengatasi kesulitan belajar siswa yaitu dengan mengadakan pertemuan dengan siswa untuk membahas kesulitan yang dialami siswa serta upaya yang dilakukan siswa untuk mengatasi kesulitan belajar yaitu dengan belajar kelompok.
EKSISTENSI KERAJINAN MAINAN ANAK TRADISIONAL PADA ERA MODERN DI DESA KARANGANYAR JEPARA
Authors: Hashemi Rizal Muhammad , Kuryanto M. Syafruddin , Kironoratri Lintang , Sutriyani Wulan
Published: December 2022

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UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR MELALUI KOLABORASI MACROMEDIA FASH 8 DAN FLASH CARD SISWA KELAS II SEMESTER I SDN PULOREJO 02 TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Sumiyati Sumiyati
Published: December 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Untuk mendeskripsikan proses pembelajaran PAI melalui kolaborasi Macromedia Fash 8 dan Flash Card, 2) Untuk mengetahui apakah penerapan penerapan kolaborasi Macromedia Fash 8 dan Flash Card dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar siswa, 3) Untuk mengetahui apakah penerapan kolaborasi Macromedia Fash 8 dan Flash Card dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar Kelas II SDN Pulorejo 02.Penelitian tindakan kelas ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Subyek penelitian yakni kelas II semester I tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 SD Negeri Pulorejo 02  Kecamatan Winong Kabupaten Pati.  Hasil pengamatan proses pembelajaran menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasi media interaktif Macromedia Fash 8 dan media Flash Card mengalami peningkatan rata-rata skor dari 2,69 dengan kategori baik pada siklus I menjadi 3,63 dengan kategori amat baik pada siklus II. Data hasil pengamatan terhadap aktivitas belajar siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata dari 2,96 pada siklus I menjadi 3,54 pada siklus II. Hasil belajar juga menunjukkan peningkatan, pada kondisi awal siswa tuntas KKM sebanyak 5 siswa atau 42%, sedangkan yang belum tuntas sebanyak 7 siswa atau 58% dengan nilai rata-rata 63,33. Meningkat pada siklus I yaitu siswa yang tuntas KKM sebesar 8 siswa atau 67%, sedangkan siswa yang belum tuntas KKM sebanyak 4 siswa atau 33%  dengan nilai rata-rata 78,25. Semakin meningkat pada siklus II yaitu siswa yang tuntas KKM sebesar 11 siswa atau 92%, sedangkan siswa yang belum tuntas KKM hanya 1 siswa atau 8% dengan nilai rata-rata 91,00. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan.
In Silico Study of Compound Extract In Soursop Plant (Annona muricata) as Ace Inhibitor In Hypertension Disease
Authors: Suhandi Cecep , Bagaskhara Petrus Putra , Muchtaridi Muchtaridi , Syafitri Raden Indah Puspita , Amalia Salma Hasni , Azzahra Alifia Bintang , Citraloka Zahra Ganesya
Published: December 2022

Hypertension is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease that has become a serious global health problem. In terms of searching for active compounds that have the potential as antihypertensives, phytochemical studies on natural ingredients are continuously being carried out. One of them is soursop which is known to be able to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Alkaloids contained in soursop leaves can work as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor hat reduce ADH hormone secretion. This research was conducted to find out the antihypertensive potential of natural compounds in soursop leaves that interact with ACEI. The research was carried out in two steps, namely molecular anchoring and pharmacophore modeling. Based on the research that has been done, Anomuricine is the compound with the most potential interaction with ACEI with a Gibbs free energy of -9.13 kcal/mol and an inhibition constant of 202.83 uM. In addition, the Anomuricine compound has a lower binding energy than the standard ligand binding energy. Thus, it can be said that Anomuricine from soursop leaves (Annona muricata) has the potential as a lead compound.
 Correlation between presence of bacillus species and OHI-s in recurrent aphthous stomatitis patients
Authors: Carabelly Amy Nindia , Apriasari Maharani Lallyza , Dwipura Irnamanda , Pramitha Selviana Rizky , Sutanti Viranda , Kurniasari Annisa , Nafisah Riznasyarielia Nikmatun
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACTIntroduction: The approximate prevalence of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) was 45.42% at Gusti Hasan Aman Dental Hospital Banjarmasin. Bacillus sp. is a bacterium that can form spores that can be transmitted through air, dust, water and food. Poor oral conditions will increase the possibility of bacterial contamination, especially for ulcers found in RAS. This study aimed to analyzed correlation between the presence of Bacillus species and OHI-S in the oral ulceration of RAS patients. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted among Oral Medicine Department outpatients at Gusti Hasan Aman Dental Hospital, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. A total of 38 subjects were examined to assess Oral Hygiene Index Simplified and obtained bacteria samples using the swabs technique. Bacteria were then inoculated in blood agar base media and concurrently presented with gram staining. Bacteria were then identified using the catalase test, urease test, and oxidase test. Results: Bacillus species were predominantly identified in oral ulceration of RAS patients at Gusti Hasan Aman Dental Hospital Banjarmasin. Bacillus sp. (60,5%), Streptococcus sp. (34,2%), Neisseria sp. (2,6%), and Lactobacillus sp. (2,6%) were found in ulcerated RAS lesions. Spearman test resulted in p = 0.862 (p > 0.05), where no significant difference was obtained between presence of bacillus species and OHI-s in recurrent aphthous stomatitis patients. Conclusion: Bacillus species were predominantly identified in oral ulceration of RAS patients a. However, the presence of Bacillus sp. was not associated with OHI-S in RAS patients.Keywords: bacillus sp.; oral hygiene index simplified; recurrent aphthous stomatitis
The effect of brown algae (Sargassum sp.) gel on the number of osteoclasts in periodontitis rats
Authors: S. Abdurrohman Muhamat Muhtar , Praptiningsih Rahmawati Sri , Yulistinawati Yulistinawati
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Alveolar bone resorption in periodontitis is caused by increased activation of osteoclasts, causing an imbalance of bone remodeling.  Periodontitis treatment can be done mechanically with Scaling and Root Planing and accompanied by metronidazole.  Antibiotics have long-term drawbacks and can cause allergies, thus requiring an alternative to natural topical drugs such as brown algae gel.  This study aimed to to analyzed the effect of brown algae gel (sargassum sp) on the number of osteoclasts of alveolar bone in periodontitis rats. Methods: The research method was a True Experimental with a pretest-posttest-only control group design. Rats were divided into three groups; negative control (K-) was not given any treatment, positive control (K+) was given metronidazole ties plus 25% concentration, and the treatment group (KP) was given brown algae gel (Sargassum sp) 75% concentration. Data were analyzed by Friedman and Kruskal Wallis test. Results:There was a significant difference in the number of osteoclasts on days 8, 10, and 12, the decrease in the number of osteoclasts was higher in the brown algae treatment group than the negative control group (p=0.051). In the positive control group, there was a significant difference in the decrease of the number of osteoclasts compared to the brown algae treatment group (p=0.029). The number of osteoclasts was significantly different on day 12 (p=0.026).Conclusion: Adhering brown algae (Sargassum sp.) gel decreases osteoclasts in periodontitis rats.Keywords: bone remodeling; bone resorption; brown algae gel (sargassum sp.); osteoclasts; periodontitis.
The effect of oligosaccharide chitosan irrigating agent on penetration of two type endodontic sealers into the dentinal tubules: a confocal laser scanning microscopy study
Authors: Abidin Trimurni , Darmawan Gieska Lailarahma , Dalimunthe Fatimah Dewi
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Irrigation during root canal treatment is one of the important factors that play a role in determining the quality of sealer penetration into the dentinal tubules, especially in the apical third of the tooth root. This is inseparable from the selection of the used irrigation agent. Currently, oligosaccharide chitosan has been developed which is easier to manipulate as an alternative irrigation agent. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the chitosan oligosaccharide irrigating agent on the penetration of two types of endodontic sealers into the dentinal tubules. Methods: This study used 60 mandibular premolars which were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=3). Group 1 was irrigated with 2% chitosan oligosaccharides; Group 2 with a combination of 2.5% NaOCl and 0.2% chitosan nanoparticles; and group 3 was irrigated with a combination of 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA. At the time of obturation, each group was divided into two groups, for sealer treatment using CeraSeal Bioceramic and AH Plus sealer. The sealer’s penetration depth was measured using a confocal laser scanning microscope. Results: The highest mean on the penetration depth of the sealer was seen in the irrigation group using chitosan oligosaccharide solution with CeraSeal bioceramic sealer (2575,151 AU) (p>0.05). Conclusion: There is an effect of 2% oligosaccharide chitosan solution on sealer penetration into dentinal tubules. CeraSeal bioceramic sealer showed better penetration than AH Plus sealer.Keywords: oligosaccharide chitosan; ceraseal bioceramic sealer; AH plus sealer; confocal laser scanning microscope
Differences in the motivation for seeking oral health treatment among parents of kindergarten students
Authors: Azzahra Syahla Fatimah , Suwargiani Anne Agustina , Muryani Anna
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Motivation and the role of parents are essential in educating children on maintaining their oral health. The low parental knowledge in seeking oral health treatment will increase the prevalence of children’s oral disease. This study aimed to analyse the differences in the motivation for seeking oral health treatment among parents of kindergarten students in two kindergarten. Methods: The research was analytic with a cross-sectional technique, conducted on 109 parents taken as respondents, consisting of 54 parents of Bunda Asuh Nanda Kindergarten students and 55 parents of Mekar Arum Kindergarten students. Data collection was carried out with an online Google form questionnaire. Results: The mean intrinsic motivation range of Bunda Asuh Nanda Kindergarten and Mekar Arum Kindergarten parents was 45 to 65, while the extrinsic motivation range was 51 to 59, and the combined motivation range was 47 to 63. The Mann-Whitney test result showed a significant difference in the intrinsic and combined motivation, with a p-value of 0.0008 and 0.0073, respectively, while the extrinsic motivation showed no difference (p-value=0.2313). Conclusions: The motivation for seeking oral health treatment in parents of kindergarten students showed differences in intrinsic and combined motivation, while no difference is found in extrinsic motivation. Most of the parents in both kindergartens have rather good motivation in seeking oral health treatment for their children.Keywords: children; oral health; motivation; parents; treatment-seeking behaviour
Correlation between human chronological age and dentin volume of maxillary canine
Authors: Pandji Alisha Zuchraini , Lita Yurika Ambar , Yohana Winny
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACTIntroduction: One of the identification methods in forensic odontology is to estimate age through tooth characteristics. With age, odontoblast cells that line the pulp cavity will continue the process of secondary dentin deposition at a lower rate. Generally, maxillary canines are teeth that can survive in the oral cavity until old age and are less likely to wear out. This study aimed to determine the correlation between human chronological age and the dentin volume of the maxillary canines using CBCT radiographs. Methods: An analytic study of the Pearson correlation test was conducted on 114 samples of CBCT radiographs of the maxillary canines from the Radiology Unit of the Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran. The inclusion criteria for this study were canines with closed apex, no caries, no attrition, no restorations, no orthodontic treatment, and generally good health. Maxillary canine dentin volume was measured using the application ITK-SNAP version 3.8.0. The results of dentin volume were analyzed using the Pearson correlation test using SPSS IBM Statistics 25. Results: Pearson correlation analysis showed the correlation coefficient value (r= 0.270 and (r = 0.427) for the male and female samples, respectively. Conclusion: The correlation between chronological age and maxillary canine dentin volume in this study was not strong enough to be used as a single parameter in the age estimation method. Future research is expected to expand the sample size with a homogenous age distribution to obtain more consistent and accurate results.Keywords: age estimation; dentin volume; maxillary canines; ITK-SNAP; CBCT.
Analysis on Factors for Prior Evaluation of PBL Class Using IPMA
Authors: Kim Mincheol
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study examines how students value each of the factors represented in a matrix reflecting the following importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA). This IPMA was used as the primary survey (Kim, 2019), and each evaluation factor, the average value of the latent variable, and the estimated path coefficient were usedMethods: SmartPLS 3.0 was used for the numerical calculations and SPSS 19.0 was used to create the graph. Analysis occurs prior to student participation in the class to form a consensus among students at the beginning of the semester.Results: Attempts are made to derive the analysis results and apply them to actual problem-based learning classes to improve class evaluation through feedback. The results show that prioritizing the evaluation factors such as learning outcomes and self-directed learning is meaningful in terms of lecture efficiency.Conclusions: This approach is particularly meaningful, as it attempts an integrated model (importance-performance matrix-analytical hierarchy process) and is a continuation of a previous study (Kim, 2019)
The Central Location of the Hungarian Culture in the Syrmia Region: Maradék
Authors: Kasznár Attila , Hágen Ádám
Published: December 2022

The southernmost part of Vojvodina is the Syrmia region. The Hungarian presence here is only sporadic. The area is the most Serbian part of Vojvodina. The central settlement of the Hungarian diaspora in the region is Maradék. Maradék is the last stronghold of local Hungarian culture. The settlement is home to the Petőfi Sándor Cultural Association. The Association is the dominant community of the Hungarian culture in the Syrmia region. The local primary school has a Hungarian-language class, which is unique in the region. Maradék was also the economic centre of the region’s Hungarian population. However, historical and economic changes have had a very negative impact on the settlement. Living in Maradék is difficult, and many people, especially Hungarians, are moving away.
Animal Fiber Recognition Based on Feature Fusion of the Maximum Inter-Class Variance
Authors: Zhu Yaolin , Zhao Lu , Chen Xin , Li Yunhong , Wang Jinmei
Published: December 2022

Cashmere and wool are common raw materials in the textile industry. The clothes made of cashmere are popular because of the excellent comfort. A system that can quickly and automatically classify the two will improve the efficiency of fiber recognition in the textile industry. We propose a classification method of cashmere and wool fibers based on feature fusion using the maximum inter-class variance. First, the fiber target area is obtained by the preprocessing algorithm. Second, the features of sub-images are extracted through the algorithm of the Discrete Wavelet Transform. It is linearly fused by introducing the weight in the approximate and detailed features. The maximum separability of the feature data can be achieved by the maximum inter-class variance. Finally, different classifiers are used to evaluate the performance of the proposed method. The support vector machine classifier can achieve the highest recognition rate, with an accuracy of 95.20%. The experimental results show that the recognition rate of the fused feature vectors is improved by 6.73% compared to the original feature vectors describing the image. It verifies that the proposed method provides an effective solution for the automatic recognition of cashmere and wool.
Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Recent SARS-COV-2 Infection in a Patient with Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II Deficiency
Authors: Rambabova-Bushljetik Irena , Dzekova-Vidimliski Pavlina , Karanfilovski Vlatko , Sterjova-Markovska Zaklina , Cana Fadil , Bushljetikj Oliver , Balkanov Svetlana , Kapedanovska-Nestorovska Aleksandra , Dimovski Aleksandar
Published: December 2022

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency (CPT II) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of long-chain fatty acid oxidation in the mitochondrial matrix, resulting in an inability to utilize fat for energy in cells. The most frequent myopathic form occurs in young adults and is associated with recurrent episodes of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. The myopathic form is caused by the Ser113Leu mutation of the CPT II gene. Rarely, massive rhabdomyolysis could be complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI), cardiomyopathy, and respiratory insufficiency.

We present a case of an 18-year old male with myalgia, muscular weakness, and dark-colored urine after prolonged exercise and a recent mildSARS-CoV-2infection. Massive rhabdomyolysis was diagnosed with markedly increased serum concentrations of myoglobin and creatine kinase, with normal kidney function. The patient experienced two similar episodes in the years 2017 and 2018, with rhabdomyolysis and AKI treated with hemodialysis. After excluding autoimmune and infectious diseases as causes of recurrent rhabdomyolysis, the patient was genetically tested and Ser113Leu mutation of the CPT II gene was confirmed.

When a patient presents with myalgia and dark-colored urine triggered by minor physical activities, genetic testing for possible CPT II deficiency should be initiated. TheSARS-CoV-2infection could be a factor that triggers the occurrence of rhabdomyolysis and aggravates the severity of the attack in patients with CPT II deficiency.
The effects of safranal against bisphenol AF on some reproductive parameters in male new zealand rabbits
Authors: ETYEMEZ Muhammed , GÜLAY Mehmet Şükrü
Published: December 2022

Bisphenol AF (BPAF) is used as an analog of the endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), whereas safranal is a powerful antioxidant obtained from the saffron plant. In the current study, the possible effects of BPAF and Safranal on some spermatological parameters, reproductive hormones, oxidant/antioxidant enzymes, and histopathological parameters were investigated. A total of 24 male New Zealand rabbits were divided into 4 groups (n= 6 for each group). The groups and the treatments they received by oral gavage for 9 weeks are as follows: The control group received by oral gavage 1 ml/day of corn oil, the BPAF group received by oral gavage 20 mg/kg/day of bisphenol AF, the Safranal group received by oral gavage 100 mg/kg/day safranal, and the treatment group received by oral gavage 20 mg/kg/day bisphenol AF and 100 mg/kg/day safranal. Although the spermatological parameters (sperm concentration, ejaculate volume, progressive motility, ejaculate weight, seminal plasma total protein, and pH) prior to the experiment revealed no differences among the groups, BPAF treatment reduced sperm quantity and motility at the end of the study. BPAF treatments also had a negative impact on testicular MDA and GSH levels. It also caused seminiferous tubule degeneration in testicular tissue. On the other hand, the administration of safranal with BPAF decreased estrogen levels while increasing sperm concentration and motility to control group levels. Thus, the results suggested that safranal could have a beneficial effect in reducing BPAF-induced tissue damage. In conclusion, BPAF may have potentially harmful to the male reproductive system and safranal may exhibit a protective effect against BPAF exposure.
Medical Therapies for Adult Chronic Sinusitis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Assiri Kholood
Published: December 2022

Chronic sinusitis is an inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses that usually manifests as chronic sinonasal symptoms.. Since the pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis in children and adults varies significantly, as do the medical and surgical treatments, this review exclusively discusses adult chronic rhinosinusitis and explores the medical therapies used to treat chronic sinusitis in adult patients. A systematic review was performed involving studies of medical therapies used to treat chronic sinusitis in adult patients between 2016 and 2022. The PubMed and Google scholar databases were used to explore studies regarding our subject. The keywords included "Medical therapy, treatment, chronic, sinusitis, rhinosinusitis, and adult" and were used in various combinations. Original research reporting medical therapies used in treating chronic sinusitis in adult patients and full-text publications served as the inclusion criterion. Though 166 articles were obtained, only eight met the inclusion criteria. The studies included 2884 participants; all the studies were clinical trials. The review found Dupilumab to be well-tolerated and provided rapid, significant, and clinically meaningful improvements for patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). In addition, it produced rapid and sustained improvement in the sense of smell, alleviating a cardinal symptom of severe CRSwNP. Furthermore, Dupilumab improved upper and lower airway outcome measures and health-related quality of life in patients with severe CRSwNP and comorbid asthma. Another therapy was Omalizumab, which produced positive outcomes on all endpoints in participants who switched from placebo to Omalizumab through week 52. In addition, endoscopic sinus surgery, combined with medical therapy, it was found to be more efficacious than medical therapy alone in patients with CRSwNP.
Etlik Damızlıklarda Anaç Yaşının Besi Performansı ve Karkas Özellikleri Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Kurşun Kadriye , Durmuş Murat , Baylan Mikail
Published: December 2022

In this study conducted to investigate the effect of breeding flock age on the fattening performance and carcass characteristics of broilers, Ross-308 chicks obtained from the eggs of breeding in three different age groups; young (30 weeks old), middle (47 weeks old), and old (59 weeks old) were used. For this purpose, three different treatment groups and three replications in each treatment group were formed depending on the breeder age in the experiment. In the study, 30 chicks in each replication, 90 chicks in each treatment group and 270 chicks in total were used. At the initial and the end of the experiment, the differences observed between the treatment groups in terms of live weight were found to be significant. It was determined that chick live weights per trial increased with increasing flock age (P0.05). As a result, although chicks obtained from old flocks had higher live weight at the beginning of the experiment, the effect of flock age on fattening performance and carcass parameters was eliminated at the end of the experiment and showed similar values with the chicks obtained from medium and young flocks.
Kuş Gribi; Virüs Özellikleri, Klinik Belirtiler ve Antiviral İlaçlar
Authors: Aslan Coşkun
Published: December 2022

The viruses that cause avian flu (influenza) are highly contagious and highly variable viruses commonly found in birds. Wild birds in aquatic habitats are thought to be natural reservoirs for influenza viruses, but domestic poultry and other birds can also be infected. Influenza viruses belong to the orthomyxovirus family. Influenza A viruses are the only orthomyxoviruses known to naturally affect birds. Many bird species are susceptible to infection with influenza A viruses. Influenza A viruses have nucleocapsid and matrix proteins associated with their antigenic properties but are subtyped according to the hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) antigens. In addition, avian influenza virus infections are considered to be one of the most important public health problems of the 21st century. Only in the last century, avian influenza viruses have created 4 different pandemics and have caused the death of a large number of poultry all over the world. The main purpose of this study is to provide information about avian influenza virus characteristics, important virus subtypes, clinical symptoms and antiviral drugs by analyzing the “Avian influenza” known as a poultry epidemic that has had significant effects in the 21st century.
Mineral ve Organik Gübrelerin Mikrobiyal Kapsülasyonunun Buğdayda Bazı Besin Elementlerinin Alımı Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Solmaz Yusuf , Adiloğlu Aydın , Turan Metin
Published: December 2022

Wheat, which is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world, has great importance in terms of economy. Wheat is one of the basic food sources of human beings, is one of the first cultivated plants. In order to meet the nutritional needs in parallel with the increasing human population, agricultural production needs to be increased. Fertilization is the most important factor in increasing the yield. Innovations in fertilizer technology and improvement of use efficiency are of great importance. In this study, different doses of mineral (0, 15, 20, 40 kg/da DAP and 0, 20, 30, 40 kg/da AS) and organomineral fertilizers (0, 15, 20, 40 kg/da 20: 20: 0 and 0, 20, 30, 40 kg/da 25: 0: 0) were applied with or without microbial encapsulation to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants (Rumeli cv.) in pots. Some of macro and micro plant nutrients were analysed in three different harvest periods from seed sowing to compare the fertility of the applied fertilizers. According to the results of the research, all applications showed significant differences in terms of all examined parameters. Organomineral fertilizers were found to be more effective than mineral fertilizers. It has been observed that microbial encapsulation is effective at varying levels according to changing fertilizer type and dosage.
Türkiye’ye Ait Yerel Ekmeklik Buğday Çeşitlerinden Seçilen Saf Hatlar ile Bazı Tescilli Çeşitlerin Tane Kalite Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Akçura Mevlüt , Hocaoğlu Onur , Aydoğan Seydi , Göçmen Akçacık Aysun
Published: December 2022

Bread wheat landraces are considered among important gene sources for quality breeding programs. This study aims to compare thousand kernel weight crude protein ratio, dry gluten ratio, grain hardness and zeleny sedimentation results of 20 bread wheat lines selected from landraces to 5 registered cultivars in order to determine future candidates for quality breeding programs. Field experiments were conducted in the consequent 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 growing seasons in Çanakkale (Türkiye), according to randomized complete block design with three replications. ANOVA results indicated significant difference among genotypes, means were compared with Duncan’s test. Additionally, genotype × growing season interaction were significant for all parameters. Results of cluster and PCA Biplot analysis revealed a significant and positive relationship between crude protein ratio and dry gluten ratio while allowing for the selection of superior landrace pure lines. Our findings suggested that bread wheat varieties had higher TKW compared to landrace pure lines when pure lines had higher crude protein ratio, dry gluten ratio, sedimentation value with generally softer grains. Bread wheat landraces were concluded as being important variation sources.
Bazı Gıda Endüstrisi Yan Ürünlerinin Besin Madde İçerikleri ve Hayvan Beslemede Alternatif Yem Hammaddesi Olarak Kullanım Olanakları
Authors: Karadağ Emrah , Ağma Okur Aylin
Published: December 2022

Feed costs are of great importance for an economically and ecologically sustainable livestock, as they constitute approximately 60-70% of the costs in animal husbandry. As in the whole world, price increases were observed in feed raw materials depending on the supply-demand balance and pandemic conditions in our country, and this situation was also reflected in feed prices. For example, when the prices of broiler and egg feeds were analyzed between January and November 2021, an increase of 59.7% and 62.6% was observed, respectively. Feed mixes are prepared and fed in order to meet the daily nutritional needs of animals in an optimum way and at minimum cost. In order to meet this need, the research of alternative feed raw materials and their use in rations have been researched for many years. With this study, it was aimed to determine the nutritional composition of the processing by-products (rice broken, bean broken, chickpea broken, lentil broken, lentil bran, corn mix, bulgur bran, sub-semolina by-products) of food production factories and to reveal the possibilities of their use as alternative feed raw materials in animal nutrition. In addition, up-to-date data on the feed industry in Turkey were presented, and the importance of the orientation to alternative feed raw materials in terms of economy, product diversity and sustainability in Turkey and in the world was emphasized. Crude cellulose (HS) ratio of lentil bran, which is one of the under-sieve products, was found to be the highest numerically with 20.6%, followed by bulgur bran (12.7%). However, NDF and ADF contents were also found to be numerically high. Crude protein values were found to be the highest numerically in legume products (21.83%), beans (20.58%) and lentils (24.15%) among the processed residues. In addition, it will be useful to determine the usage rates in the ration, taking into account the anti-nutritional properties of each product.
Türkiye’ de Tarım Sektörü Kaynaklı Çevre Tahribatını Önleme Politikaları Kapsamında Destekleme Alan Üreticilerin İncelenmesi (Seyfe Gölü Yöresi Hububat Üreticileri Örneği)
Authors: Doğan Hasan Gökhan , Karaaslan Hüseyin
Published: December 2022

Environmental destruction is dimensioned as one of the most important issues that the whole world is dealing with in the third millennium. For this reason, various policy instruments are developed and put into practice, both internationally and nationally. Although these policies cover all production and consumption areas, they also come to the forefront in terms of the agricultural sector due to their strategic importance. Environmental Agricultural Land Protection Program (ÇATAK), which came into effect in 2006, has been implemented in order to prevent environmental damage in the agricultural sector in Türkiye. In this framework, the production practices of grain producers benefiting from ÇATAK program supports in the Seyfe Lake region of Kırşehir province were examined in environmental terms. For this purpose, 100 producers were drawn into the sample and a survey study was conducted. The obtained data set was made into cross tables, interpreted and suggestions were made. The results were statistically supported by chi-square analysis. Accordingly, although it was determined that the producers did not implement practices that would cause environmental destruction intensively, it was observed that they needed to adopt the right methods from the right sources in the use of fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, it has been determined that the state does not have comprehensive knowledge about the agricultural policy instruments it has implemented. For this reason, it is considered important to implement training-extension activities frequently and dynamically.
Bireysel Derin Kuyu Sulama İşletmesinde Enerji Kullanımı ve Sera Gazı Emisyonunun Belirlenmesi
Authors: Halkacı Abdurrahman Yusuf , Toprak Ramazan
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted to determine the annual energy use and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of individual deep well irrigation enterprise. That study was conducted at deep well farm belonging to one farmer with volunteer preforming farming activities in Konya-Meram-Çarıklar location for the growing season of 2021. In that regard, the activities using alfalfa and dry bean production, and total production inputs with their amounts as well as crop yields were determined separately. By considering unit energy equivalent values and GHG emission factors of each input, annual energy consumption and GHG emission values were calculated. Similarly, by examining energy content and crop yield in accordance of crop production unit (kg), annual produced energy amount was calculated. The evaluation was made using energy used and energy produced as well as GHG emission values indicators at individual deep well irrigation farm. According to the results obtained, annual energy use and energy production were calculated 253035 mega-joule (MJ), and 487960 MJ, respectively for individual well irrigation farm. The electricity used during the irrigation processes resulted around 71% of annual energy consumption. The annual GHG emission amount as an equivalent to the carbon dioxide (CO2eqv) for research farm with GWI was determined as 18575 kg (18575 kgCO2eqv year-1). Almost 52% of annual GHG emission was resulted from electricity used in irrigation.
Tokat İli İkinci El Pazarındaki Traktörlerin Teknik ve Ekonomik Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Yarılan Mahmut Selim , Ergüneş Gazanfer
Published: December 2022

In this study, it is aimed to determine the technical and economical specifications of the used tractors put to sale in Tokat province and its districts, such as rated engine power, age, usage hours, tractor structure, maintenance and repair requirements and sale price. Also, it is intended to reveal the tendencies of farmers in tractor demand. The technical and economical specifications of used tractors in the second-hand tractor market in Tokat province and its districts has been analysed. For this purpose, all data has been collected from tractor owners through face-to-face interviews for a total of 408 tractors in 7 districts. According to the data, generally the tractors are standard type, and their age range is between 1 and 58. Based on the data collected from tractor owners, the average annual usage time of the tractors for Tokat is 268 hours, and the average rated power is 58.5 HP (43.6 kW). The remarkable sale reasons of used tractors are model obsolescence, insufficient capacity and need for cash respectively. In the second-hand tractor market, the age of the tractors, rated engine power, brand, usage hours and other technical specifications are primarily factors about pricing. Although 41% of the tractors in the sale have almost completed their lifespan, it has been determined that they can be preferred to some extent. It has been also revealed that tractors with very good service network and tractors that tractor owners can find buyers with the price that they want to sale are most common tractor types in the market. In addition, it is thought that the farmers’ awareness should be developed because they tend to make unconscious buying and selling decisions.
Ağrı/Eleşkirt Yöresi Tarım Topraklarının Verimlilik Durumunun Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Dizikısa Tülay , Yıldız Nesrin , Özgül Müdahir , Hacımüftüoğlu Fazıl
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted to determine the fertility potential of the agricultural soils of Ağrı/Eleşkirt region and the levels of basic plant nutrients. Texture classes of soil samples of the research area was; loam, clay loam and sandy clay timbre, 55% loam, 40% clay timbre and 5% sandy clay. The pH of the soils varies between 6.50-7.57, with an average of 7.14 neutral and CEC values between 17.3-29.5 cmol/kg. Lime content is 3.95-12.10%, mean of 7.11%; 30% are limy and 70% are medium limy, organic matter contents are 1.20-2.59%, average of 2%, 45% organic matter is considered low and 55% is medium. Their EC was between 0.14 and 0.43 dS/m, with an average of 0.21 dS/m; there is no salinity problem in the soils. Total N contents were 0.03-0.10%; 15% is very little, 65% is insufficient and 20% is sufficient, plant-friendly P, between 5.67-11.7 mg/kg; 20% is insufficient and 80% is sufficient; K content was 1.09-1.77 cmol/kg, an average of 1.45 cmol/kg is sufficient and excessive. The interchangeable Ca 7.90-9.90 cmol/kg is sufficient, with an average of 8.82 cmol/kg. Changeable Na, 0.87-1.56 cmol/kg, average 1.20 cmol/kg, normal level; plant Fe is sufficient in 12 of the 2.78 mg/kg to 6.90 mg/kg, 60% of the soils are sufficient and 40% are insufficient; Cu, available zinc (Zn) contents 0.29 to 0.78 mg/kg; 10% are sufficient and 90% have insufficient available Zn content; the available Mn level was insufficient in all soil samples. As a result, it was determined that at least half of the research area soils are in dire need of increasing the organic matter content, nitrogen fertilizer, partially phosphorus fertilizer and especially microelement fertilizers such as Zn and Mn. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate the deficiencies with macro and micro elements in leaf or organo-mineral (micro-element-containing) fertilizers in light of economic and ecological planning by conducting correlation and calibration studies with plant response.
The use of Manajemen Nutrisi Balita Stunting (MNBS) Smartphone Application to Increase the Growth of Stunting Children
Authors: Wicaksono Kurniawan Erman , Satiti Ika Arum Dewi
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Stunting is a condition that describes a malnutrition status whose prevalence is still high and has not met the reduction target, one of which is in Kabupaten Malang. Manajemen Nutrisi Balita Stunting (MNBS) is an innovation in providing specific nutrition interventions that have been developed into a form of smartphone application that can be used as a medium to prevent stunting problems. This study aims to analyze the effect of Manajemen Nutrisi Balita Stunting (MNBS) to increase the growth of children under age five with stunting condition. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental research design with a one group pretest/posttest design approach. This research was conducted in the working area of Puskemas Kabupaten Malang. The population of this study were parents with stunting children. The sampling technique used was a total sampling of 20 respondents. The inclusion criteria of this study include parents who have stunting children, parents have a smartphone, and parents are willing to take part in the research until complete. Results: The results showed that there was a significant change of children growth with stunting based on the increase in weight and height of children with stunting after the intervention using the Manajemen NutrIisi Balita Stunting (MNBS) smartphone application with p value <0.000, and p value> 0.05. Conclusion: There is an effect of the Manajemen Nutrisi Balita Stunting (MNBS) smartphone application on the growth of under-five children with stunting.