bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender Equality a Fundamental Human Right: Basis for Gender Inclusive Society
Authors: SG Rosemarie
Published: September 2023

Gender equality can be attained through gender inclusivity. This study uncovers the gender inequalities experienced by the 40 participants of the Training of Trainors (TOT) on Gender and Inclusion at Ateneo de Manila University conducted by Trias Southeast Asia using phenomenological inquiry. Results revealed participants had experienced discrimination in school, in the workplace, in the community and even in their own family. Hence a safe space, understanding power and stereotypes, dealing with gender and gender stereotypes, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice (IDEAS), and vision were the factors needed in creating a gender inclusive society.
Characteristics of Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Plywood Adhesive derived from Low-Quality Cat’s Eye Damar Resin
Authors: Utami Mia Putri , Lubis Muhammad Adly Rahandi , Asmara Sandi , Bakri Samsul , Hidayati Sri , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: September 2023

Wood panel products mainly use formaldehyde-based adhesives that release free formaldehyde and potentially cause health problems. This study aimed to develop a free-formaldehyde adhesive from cat’s eye damar (CED) resin as an alternative adhesive for plywood production. The low-quality CED resin was used to increase the added value of the resin. The adhesive formulation consists of a ratio of 30:70 (CED:benzene) dissolved for 15 minutes at 45°C. The plywood was manufactured using glue spread rates of 200, 250, and 300 g/m2 with an addition of 10% tapioca flour and hot pressed using a pressure of 2.45 MPa at 120°C for 6 minutes. The CED-based adhesive produced has a solid content of 28.76%, a pH value of 5.93, a gel time value of 70.05 minutes, and a viscosity value of 4.02 mPa.s. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis stretching of the C-H group, indicating an alkane compound. Plywood’s physical and mechanical properties bonded with CED-based adhesive increased with higher glue spread application. Utilizing a glue spread of 300 g/m2 could produce plywood with comparable physical and mechanical properties to the urea-formaldehyde-bonded plywood.
Keywords: cat’s eye damar, dynamic mechanical analysis, formaldehyde-free adhesive, plywood, Shorea javanica
Experimental examination of the axial compression conduct of filament-wound cylindrical composite tubes at different wall thicknesses and orientation angles
Authors: YILDIRIM Hayri
Published: September 2023

This study presents the results of experimental research on the behavior and stretching of hollow cylindrical epoxy tubes made of glass, carbon, and kevlar fibers subjected to axial compression load. Hollow cylindrical tubes were fabricated by fiber winding method using glass, carbon, and kevlar fiber-reinforced composite materials. In this study, hollow cylindrical composite tubes with constant outer (Ø17 millimeters), two different inner diameters (Ø12 and Ø13 millimeters; 2 ve 2,5 millimeters wall thickness), and 80 millimeters in height. Experimental research was carried out for two dissimilar wall thicknesses and four fiber orientation angles. The compressive strengths of all samples were investigated experimentally by applying loads in the axial direction. Twenty-four configurations of composite specimens were fabricated (three reinforcement materials, four winding angles, and two wall thicknesses) to research the impact of axial compression stress. Experimental results revealed that polymer reinforcement material, fiber winding angle, and wall thickness have a significant impact on the compressive stress of cylindrical composite tubes as a result of applied load in the axial direction. The conclusions show that the compressive stress of all reinforcement rises as the orientation angle and wall thickness increase under an axial compression load, and the compressive stress reaches a maximum when the orientation angle is 90° under an axial compression load. It was observed that the axial compressive stress was highest in glass/epoxy samples with 217 MPa, followed by carbon/epoxy samples with 173 MPa and kevlar/epoxy samples with 145 MPa, respectively. The axial compressive stress of all samples was highest at a 90° orientation angle and lowest at a 15° orientation angle. were found to have low values. It was observed that the axial compressive stress value increased in all reinforcement materials as the wall thickness increased.

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Merkez alıcılı güneş kulesi-buhar güç tümleşik sisteminin performans parametrelerinin incelenmesi
Authors: IŞIK Mehmet Zerrakki , OKTAY Hasan , TOPKAYA Hüsna
Published: September 2023

Yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımı giderek artmakta ve bu alandaki araştırmalar ve uygulamalar önem kazanmaktadır. Güneş enerjisi, birçok kullanım alanı olan önemli bir kaynaktır. Güneş enerjisi kulesi, güneş enerjisini yoğunlaştırarak elektrik üretimi için umut verici bir teknolojidir. Bu çalışmada, merkez alıcılı Solar II güneş-buhar güç santralinin termodinamik analizleri yapılmıştır. Sistem ve çevrim üzerinde etkili olan parametreler incelenmiştir. Mevcut Solar II sistemi temel alınarak, istenen bir elektrik gücü değerine (10 MW) sahip olacak şekilde tasarım çevrimi oluşturulmuştur. Alıcıdaki ısı transfer akışkanının (HTF) farklı konfigürasyonlarıyla sistemsel çıktılar analiz edilmiştir. Oluşturulan model ve program, Ansys modeli ve EES programı ile gerçek verilerin karşılaştırmasıyla doğrulanmıştır. Farklı parametreler incelenerek tesisin performansı ve gücü artırılmaya çalışılmıştır. Pompa giriş basınç ve sıcaklık değerlerinin verim üzerinde belirgin bir etkisi olmadığı gözlemlenmiştir. Ancak HTF debi değerinin artması, çevrim ve sistemin enerji verimliliğinde önemli bir artış sağlamıştır. Ayrıca yüksek sıcaklık uygulamasının kızgınlaştırıcı verimini önemli ölçüde artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışma, güneş enerjisi kulelerinin performans ve verimlilik artışı için önemli bilgiler sunmaktadır.
Giant Hydatic Cyst in a 2-Year-Old Infant
Authors: Echnin Jihad , Jehri Abdel Hamid , Zaari Nahla , Hilmani Said , Ibahioin Khadija , Naja Abdessamad , Lakhdar Abdelhakim
Published: September 2023

Background: Infantile cerebral hydatidosis is a serious infection and represents a major problem of public health that threatens the economy of countries in which it is endemic. It imposes a large-scale prophylaxis based on the interruption of the parasite cycle.
Case description: We present a case of a 2-year-old girl with no medical history living in a rural region (Sidi Ifni), where contact with dogs, sheep, and cattle is not uncommon. One month before her admission, increased intracranial pressure (ICP) symptoms appeared made of headaches, vomiting, and visual disturbances. 15 days later, motor deficits and impaired consciousness were installed. The clinical examination found a sleepy infant with a Glascow Coma Scale at 14, left hemiparesis at 2/5 (Medical Research Council score), and bilateral 6th nerve palsy, A brain CT scan was performed, showing a round hypodense intraparenchymal lesion at the right frontal lobe. The intervention was performed to remove the gliant hydatic cyst according to the Dowling-Orlando technique. Postoperatively the patient had no motor deficit. The histopathological exam confirmed the diagnosis of an echinococcus granulosis cyst.
Conclusion: Presentation of such a giant cyst in a 2-year-old infant is very rare. In such cases, genotype analysis of the parasite should be performed. The surveillance of dogs and periodic testing of their stools, with treatment if they are found to be infected, and preventing their access to raw offal at slaughterhouses and farms, will be effective in controlling the menace of hydatidosis.
PELATIHAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN LAYANAN RAWAT JALAN BERBASIS TELEMEDICINE DI RUMAH SAKIT GRAHA MEDIKA BANYUWANGI
Authors: Melda Byba , Primawati Ika , Kasimbara Rachma Putri
Published: September 2023

Rumah sakit sebagai fasilitas kesehatan yang memberikan pelayanan prima termasuk layanan rawat jalan dituntut untuk menggunakan inovasi pelayanan yang berorientasi pada digitalisasi pelayanan salah satunya pelayanan berbasis telemedicine. Hadirnya Revolusi Industri 4.0 pada pelayanan kesehatan mengharuskan setiap rumah sakit lebih up to date dalam mengaplikasikannya sehingga sistem pelayanan kesehatan dapat lebih cepat, mudah diakses kapan dan di mana saja, yang diikuti dengan semakin terbukanya masyarakat dengan teknologi digital. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk membuat peta jalan (Pathway) dengan memberikan pelatihan fokus pada sistem pelayanan rawat jalan di Rumah Sakit Graha Medika Banyuwangi berbasis telemedicine yang memudahkan pelayanan kesehatan untuk diakses oleh masyarakat utamanya pada era pandemi covid-19. Salah satu metode yang di terapkan adalah dengan pengaplikasian dari diagram Fishbone yang meliputi, metode, equipment, man¸material, environment. Setelah pengaplikasian rancangan Flowchart SOP pelayanan fisioterapi berbasis telemedicine dan menentukan prioritas masalah dengan menggunakan kriteria matriks berdasarkan dari tingkat urgensi (U), tingkat keseriusan (S) dan tingkat perkembangan (G) pada masing-masing masalah. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan mengambil beberapa data permasalahan di Rumah Sakit Graha Medika Banyuwangi di mana indikator yang digunakan sebagai studi pendahuluan adalah pelayanan rawat jalan dan penggunaan telemedicine sebagai media pelayanan kesehatan.
CINEMATIC INFLUENCES IN GENDER DISCOURSE: A QUEER DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED MANUEL PUIG’S NOVELS
Authors: Casibual Joseph Padios
Published: September 2023

The connection between mass culture and literature has grown extensively over the years. This is evident in the works of Manuel Puig, whose regard for popular culture, particularly films, is undeniable. He cinematically appropriates his characters, themes, narration, and plot making, such as the source text, instead of being the translated material. This paper is an exploration of gender politics and identity through the lens of the characters portrayed in the following texts: (1) Betrayed by Rita Hayworth (1968), (2) Heartbreak Tango (1996), (3) Kiss of a Spider Woman (1973), and Pubis Angelical (1979). The contention of this paper revolves around the influence of mass culture, particularly the role of films towards identity construction, specifically on gender-where issues like politics, patriarchy, and nationalism were taken into consideration. It is clear that the characters negotiated their identity through films which functioned as their threshold to consciousness, escape, and expression contrary to the society they’re living in. Furthermore, the themes reinforced the discourse of gender politics making the texts a tool for criticism towards the strict conventions imposed by the Boom period; making Puig’s writing a form of protest and a commentary on the issues relevant to the time and milieu the texts were written.
Transplant tourism as a pressing humanitarian issue in modern medical education
Authors: Mikhel DV , Mikhel IV
Published: September 2023

Важным компонентом современного медицинского образования является биоэтика, которая позволяет дискутировать об актуальных гуманитарных проблемах. Одной из них, несомненно, является трансплантационный туризм. Имеющиеся сведения о попытках некоторых россиян решать свои проблемы со здоровьем посредством выезда заграницу, получения там донорского органа и проведения операций позволяют судить о растущей значимости данного явления. Его объективными предпосылками являются дефицит донорских органов и неспособность системы здравоохранения единовременно удовлетворить потребности всех нуждающихся пациентов. Основным направлением для трансплантационного туризма в последнее время являются страны Азии: Индия и Китай, но ситуация там меняется, поскольку власти предпринимают усилия, направленные на устранение данного неприглядного явления. Риски, сопровождающие выезд российских граждан в качестве трансплантационных туристов, разнообразны. Они включают в себя как медицинские, так и этические аспекты.
Technology of organic waste utilization
Authors: Vardanyan Martik Arkadievich
Published: September 2023

Every year, more and more attention is paid to the problems associated with environmental pollution. Among the many harmful substances that enter the environment, organic waste is the main one. In small volumes, they do not pose a great danger to humans, but a constant increase in their number leads to a violation of the natural cycle. Organic waste is the main cause of unpleasant odors at landfills and landfills, their decomposition in anaerobic conditions leads to producing methane, which is a flammable gas. This can lead to the fires at landfills of organic waste, including chlorine-containing ones, which is dangerous to humans. There has been given a hierarchical approach to organizing the organic waste disposal. A technological system for the utilization of organic waste with producing the valuable secondary resources has been proposed.
Seasonal changes in hydrocarbons accumulation of the Volga Delta roach
Authors: Kryuchkov Victor Nickolaevich , Melnik Irina , Potselueva Elizaveta Vladimirovna
Published: September 2023

The importance of the research is conditioned by the increasing activity of the fuel and energy complex in the Volga-Caspian basin and as a consequence by the emergence of threat to the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems. The assessment of the long-term and seasonal dynamics of hydrocarbon accumulation in the Volga River delta fish was carried out using the example of a roach. IR spectrophotometry method revealed the hydrocarbon content in the muscles and internal organs of the fish. It is demonstrated that the maximum level of hydrocarbons accumulation in the organs and tissues of the roach was observed from 2007 to 2013, relative to the later period from 2014 to 2020, excluding 2016. The regularity of increasing hydrocarbons concentration in the roach from summer to autumn in the period from 2007 to 2012 is pronounced. Until 2013 (inclusive), there were a number of conditions that contribute to the pronounced hydrocarbons accumulation in the body of the roach in the period from summer to autumn (the period of its summer feeding), which is primarily due to the general level of ecosystem pollution as well as the ability of forage objects to effectively accumulate a wide variety of substances. Later the process of hydrocarbon intake and elimination processes came to a state of dynamic equilibrium which is probably due to a decrease in the overall level of environmental pollution.
Simulation of Anti-Reflective TiO2/SiO2 Coating for Silicon Photovoltaic Application by Ray Tracing
Authors: Mohmad Salleh Siti Hajar
Published: September 2023

n solar systems, anti-reflective coatings are used to reduce reflection and increase efficiency. However, the front surface on the solar cells alone is not effective because most of the light from the sun is reflected and very less energy absorption into the solar cells occur. An anti-reflective coating (ARC) of a sufficient thickness can greatly reduce front surface reflectance. Nanoscale surface texturing, on the other hand, can efficiently capture a higher ratio of incident light to boost optical absorption. In this study, the light trapping scheme within the wavelength of 300 to 1200 nm was used to improve the overall efficiency of silicon solar cells. A thin layer of TiO2 and SiO2 anti-reflective coating with different thicknesses was stacked alternatingly due to their different refractive index with TiO2 having a high refractive index and SiO2 with a low refractive index. Solar irradiance spectrum AM1.5G at normal incidence was used in this present work. For the ray-tracing simulation, the front planar with multilayer ARC with different thicknesses were investigated to obtain the optimum value for optical properties and current density. All the four combination arrangements of SiO2 and TiO2 were evaluated and the maximum potential photocurrent density (Jmax) was calculated. The Jmax value of thin crystalline silicon, c-Si (without ARC) was 24.93 mA/cm2 and increased to 30.28 mA/cm2when ARC was used on the front surface. This represents an increasing of 21.46 % enhancement compared to the Jmax of the c-Si reference. Simulation of Anti-Reflective TiO2/SiO2 Coating for Silicon Photovoltaic Application by Ray TracingImran Al-Haqeem Bin Jaffar1, Siti Hajar Mohmad Salleh2*, Mohd Zaki Mohd Yusoff31,2Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, Campus Arau, 02600 Perlis, Malaysia3Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia*Corresponding author’s E-mail: sitiha2902@uitm.edu.myReceived: 08 August 2022 Accepted: 17 February 2023Online First: 17 March 2023
Evaluation of Crosslinking Degree on the Characteristics and Performance of Membranes Formulated from Quaternized Chitosan
Authors: Kassim Shaar Norin Zamiah
Published: September 2023

Chitosan is a polymer produced from chitin that is insoluble in neutral or basic pH conditions. Although chitosan has good biodegradability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility properties, it has limited applications due to its low solubility in neutral or slightly alkaline conditions. Quaternization came out as a way of altering this natural polymer to enhance its solubility over a wide pH range and boost permanent positive charges. In this study, the quaternized chitosan (QCs) was prepared by using 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride (CHTAC) as the quaternizing agent, which was then formulated into the integral membrane with a blend of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polysulfone (PSF), and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS). The membrane characterizations and performance analysis were done in terms of functional groups, surface charge, surface morphology, pure water flux analysis, and antifouling analysis. The results revealed that the incorporation of TEOS produced a dense membrane structure but did not help much in enhancing the hydrophilicity and the positive charge of membranes. Membrane from the polymer blend without TEOS was found to have better hydrophilicity, and antifouling characteristics in terms of relative flux recovery (RFR) and relative flux decay (RFD) and possessed a slightly negative charge. The dense structure of the membrane due to crosslinking process might result in a high degree of integral stability, with the additional benefit of providing more adsorption area for a potential application in the heavy metal ion removal process
Epoxy Primer Coating Filled Microcrystalline Cellulose Treated with Silane Coupling Agent on Metal Substrate
Authors: Ahmad Zulaihani
Published: September 2023

Epoxy resin was incorporated with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) for the production of the primer coating. Various sonication times were applied for the purpose of determining the ideal sonication period that provides the best barrier performance. The coatings were also added with various 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) loadings in order to improve the mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy analysis was carried out to examine the chemical interactions and diffusion between MCC, APTES, and epoxy resin. After nine days of immersion in a 5% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution, the ideal sonication period was found to be 30 minutes, with no corrosion occurring aggressively and no flaking or blistering appears on the coating. The anti-corrosive qualities of the primer coating were eventually enhanced by the addition of MCC modified with APTES. The addition of APTES had improved the interaction between MCC and epoxy, hence achieving better compatibility and promoting a uniformly dispersed MCC throughout the epoxy resin matrix. The Tafel polarization results found that the addition of APTES up to 9% gave the lowest corrosion rate at 0.004 mm/year and the highest polarization resistances at 198.69 kꭥ. This is explained by the fact that enough MCC-APTES can serve as a physical barrier and obstruct the paths used by corrosive agent to diffuse. Therefore, the MCC-Epoxy treated APTES coupling agent for metal corrosion protection has thus been successfully created.
STRATEGI PONDOK PESANTREN AAYAATUR RAHMAN CERME GRESIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN HAFALAN QUR’AN
Authors: El-Yunusi Muhammad Yusron Maulana , Masduqoh Dzurrotul
Published: September 2023

This research aims to determine the strategy of the Aayaatur Rahman Cerme Gresik Islamic boarding school in improving memorization of the Qur'an in the millennium era. This research is qualitative research using a phenomenological approach. The object of research is students at the Aayaatur Rahman Cerme Gresik Qur'an Islamic Boarding School. Data collection uses interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses reduction, display, and triangulation. The results of the research are the strategies of the Talaqqi, Takrir, Tulis, Tasmi' and Tarjim methods. The implementation goes through three stages, namely preliminary activities (pre-method), core activities, and closing activities. The supporting factors are personal factors, such as the existence of strong intentions, interests, physical, and mental health in students; then the teacher factor, who gives rewards/gifts to the students, and synergizes with the students' guardians; as well as parental and family factors (creating an environment of love for the Koran, adequate nutrition, implementing a clean, safe, child-friendly and religious environment); and learning/Islamic boarding school environment factors (support from teachers and homeroom teachers, good learning methods, there is a schedule/memorization target and using one mushaf when memorizing). The inhibiting factors in implementing this method are firstly the character, intelligence, and age of the students; then the memorization target schedule changes; Furthermore, cooperation between teachers and guardians of students is lacking; as limited classroom space and teacher human resources; The last thing is that students often take permission so they cannot read the Koran fluently and are not muqim
Adrenocortical carcinoma in the face of Li-Fraumeni syndrome - a case report
Authors: Maroszczuk Tomasz , Smuniewska Zuzanna , Kapała Jan , Golon Krystian
Published: September 2023

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy with a dismal prognosis. ACCs are caused by a cumulation of sporadic mutations, however, some inherited mutations may predispose to ACC. This paper presents a case of a 12-years-old child diagnosed with TP53 mutation, preceded by ACC diagnosis.
RETRACTED: Anti-competitive behavior in digital markets
Authors: Papajorgji Endri
Published: September 2023

The regulations stated in Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) define that it is prohibited for companies to engage in agreements that are anticompetitive in nature with one another. E-commerce platforms have emerged as significant commercial channels in the virtual realm. The antitrust scrutiny has been drawn towards the limitations imposed by both suppliers and marketplaces on selling through such platforms. There exists a perception among certain individuals that there is a degree of conflict between the two approaches, wherein competition authorities are accused of endorsing marketplace platforms by prohibiting platform bans in distribution contracts, while simultaneously scrutinizing the business practices of these platforms (Colomo, 2018). Notwithstanding, it is imperative to note that this does not inherently denote an inconsistency. Although it is crucial for retailers to retain their autonomy in terms of vending their products through diverse sales channels, it is incumbent upon marketplace platforms to adhere to the regulations governing antitrust. In this sense main purpose of this manuscript is the analysis of anti-competitive behavior in digital markets.
ВОСПРЕПЯТСТВОВАНИЕ ЗАКОННОЙ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ЖУРНАЛИСТОВ (ст. 144 УК РФ): ПУТИ И СПОСОБЫ СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ УГОЛОВНО-ПРАВОВОЙ НОРМЫ
Authors: Каримова Юлия Владимировна
Published: September 2023

Анализ современного законодательства, а именно Конституции РФ, ФЗ «О СМИ» от 27 декабря 1991 г., действующих УК РФ, ГК РФ, НК РФ, КоАП РФ и т.д. показывает, что в настоящее время на законодательном уровне закреплены нормы, служащие гарантией свободы слова, свободы массовой информации, охраняющие законную профессиональную деятельность представителей СМИ и выражающиеся в запрете цензуры, свободе слова, свободе массовой информации, наличии у представителей СМИ законных прав и обязанностей. Все это является необходимой составляющей демократии. Провозглашение свободы слова предоставило журналистам новые возможности для реализации себя как профессионалов, а также закрепило представителей СМИ как полноправных участников во взаимоотношениях, возникающих между государством, частными организациями и гражданами. В целом СМИ считаются четвертой властью, так как именно от них зависит восприятие и пониманием обществом той или иной информации, а как следствие – все это влияет на формирование общественного мнения. Вместе с тем в УК РФ в настоящее время предусмотрена лишь одна норма, закрепляющая наступление уголовной ответственность в случае нарушения законных прав журналистов. Отсутствие единообразной практики применения ст. 144 УК РФ, а также разное ее толкование свидетельствуют о необходимости ее совершенствования.
ПРОБЛЕМЫ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ КОНСТИТУЦИОННОГО ПРАВА НА СВОБОДУ МЫСЛИ И СЛОВА В РОССИИ
Authors: Процевский Виктор Александрович , Горлов Евгений Владимирович , Шириня Анастасия Артемовна
Published: September 2023

В статье проанализировано закрепление исследуемого права не только в нормах национального законодательства Российской Федерации, но и в международных договорах, конвенциях и законах о защите прав человека и его основных свобод, что нашло отражение в конституциях развитых государств. Целью статьи является изучение и анализ способов реализации конституционного права на свободу мысли и слова в РФ. Особое значение для достижения поставленной цели имеют способы реализации права на защиту мысли и слова, их имплементация в национальном законодательстве и процессуальной практике. В качестве объекта научной работы выступают конституционные материальные и процессуальные нормы международного и внутригосударственного законодательства. Предметом исследования являются проблемы реализации правовых способов защиты права на свободу мысли и слова, которое должно сочетаться с конституционными установками о признании идеологического и политического разнообразия.
Sünnet muayenesinde saptanan genital anomali oranları: Tek merkezli çalışma
Authors: Yalçın Kenan
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the genital organ anomaly rates detected during circumcision examination in the light of the literature. MATERIAL and METHODS: 5427 circumcision operations were performed in our clinic for 11 years. The genital organ anomaly data detected in the circumcision examination were obtained by examining the patient files retrospectively. The obtained data were evaluated in the light of the literature. RESULTS: The number of patients with genital anomalies during a total of 5427 circumcision examinations was 324 (5.97%). The most frequently detected anomalies are respectively; undescended testis (1.47%), intact foreskin megameatus (1.27%), retractile testis (0.88%), hypospadias (0.69%), inguinal hernia (0.68%) and other anomalies (0.98%). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that families should be educated and conscious about the importance of circumcision examination, and physicians should be more careful in circumcision examination. We would like to state that physicians should be more careful about intact foreskin megameatus, which cannot be detected in physical examination and is detected when the circumcision procedure is started. Keywords: anomaly, external genitalia, circumcision, examination
Varikoselli hastalarda sistemik immün enflamasyon endeksi ve hematolojik enflamatuvar parametrelerinin değerlendirilmesi: Kontrollü bir çalışma
Authors: Demirdöğen Şaban Oğuz , Cinislioğlu Ahmet Emre , Aksakallı Tugay , Altay Mehmet Sefa , Utlu Adem , Karabulut İbrahim , Özbey İsa
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between varicocele and inflammation using hematological inflammatory parameters in patients with varicocele and systemic immune inflammation (SII) index, and to contribute to the etiopathogenesis of varicocele. MATERIAL and METHODS: The study included 56 healthy volunteers, and 59 patients who were diagnosed to have varicocele in the urology clinics of Erzurum City Hospital between May 2018 and December 2021. Patient files were retrospectively investigated and the data of whole blood analysis were recorded. Parameters obtained from whole blood analysis and systemic immune inflammation index were compared between groups. RESULTS: A total of 59 adult male who have diagnosed as varicocele were included in the patient group and 56 healthy adult volunteers were included in the control group. When the two groups were compared in terms of body mass index and mean age, there was no statistically significant difference. (p=0.915 and p=0.25, respectively). Lymphocyte count was significantly reduced in the patient group (p<0.001). Neutrophil/Lymphocyte ratio (NLR), Monocyte/Lymphocyte ratio (MLR), Platelet/Lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and SII index were found to be significantly higher in the patient group when compared for both groups (p<0.001, p=0.033, p<0.001 and p=0.005, respectively). There was no relation between the grade of varicocele and hematological inflammatory parameters or systemic inflammation index in the patient group. When we examined the relationship between semen parameters and SII index in patients with varicocele, we found that lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, NLR and SII index were significantly higher in patients with abnormal semen parameters compared to patients with normospermic varicocele (respectively; p=0.004, p=0.003, p<0.001 and p<0.001) SII has the best predictive power in predicting Impaired Semen Quality in varicocele patients among inflammatory parameters. CONCLUSION: SII index and hematological inflammatory parameters can show that inflammation is one of the factors playing a role in varicocele pathogenesis. Our study has important results showing the relationship between hematological inflammatory parameters and especially SII index and semen parameters in patients with varicocele. Prospective, randomized studies with larger numbers of patients and control groups should be conducted in order to investigate whether SII index and hematological inflammatory parameters can be used in the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of varicocele. Keywords: varicocele, inflammation, systemic immune inflammation index
Monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ratio as a predictor and severity indicator of erectile dysfunction
Authors: Üntan İbrahim , Doğan Ahmet Emin
Published: September 2023

AMAÇ: Artan enflamasyonun endotel disfonksiyonuna neden olması ve monositlerin ve yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterolün enflamasyondaki rolü gösterilmesine rağmen, monosit - yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol oranı ile erektil disfonksiyon arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen şaşırtıcı derecede az sayıda yayın bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada hem enflamasyon sürecinin aktörlerini özetledik hem de monosit - yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol oranı ile erektil disfonksiyon arasındaki ilişkiyi prognostik veya prediktif bir belirteç olup olamayacağı açısından inceledik. GEREÇ ve YÖNTEMLER: Ocak-Eylül 2021 tarihleri arasında üroloji polikliniğine başvuran ve herhangi bir sistemik hastalığı olmayan 143 erektil disfonksiyonlu hasta ve 140 kontrol hastası seçildi. Tüm hastalardan uygun koşullar altında tam kan sayımı, biyokimyasal parametreler ve hormon örnekleri alındı. Erektil disfonksiyon tanısı, Uluslararası Cinsel İşlev Endeksi anketinin beş maddelik versiyonuyla koyuldu. Elde edilen verilerle gruplar arasında istatistiksel karşılaştırmalar yapıldı. BULGULAR: Yaş, boy, beyaz kan hücresi, trombosit, lenfosit, kreatinin, açlık plazma glukozu, trigliserit, folikül uyarıcı hormon, luteinizan hormon ve total testosteron değişkenleri gruplar arasında farksızdı. Vücut kitle endeksi, ağırlık, toplam kolesterol, düşük yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol, nötrofil sayısı, monosit - yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol oranı ve nötrofil-lenfosit oranı değişkenleri vaka grubunda anlamlı derecede yüksekti. Uluslararası Cinsel İşlev Endeksi - 5 skorları ve düşük yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol değişkenleri vaka grubunda anlamlı derecede yüksekti. Monosit - yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol oranı ile Uluslararası Cinsel İşlev Endeksi - 5 skoru arasında anlamlı negatif korelasyon gözlendi. SONUÇ: Monosit - yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol oranı, enflamasyonu ve endotel hasarını temsil eder ve bu bozuklukların neden olduğu erektil disfonksiyonun kolay ve ucuz bir öngörücüsü veya ciddiyet göstergesi olarak kullanılabilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: endotel disfonksiyonu, erektil disfonksiyon, enflamasyon, monosit, yüksek yoğunluklu lipoprotein kolesterol
Measuring inefficiency of MSEs in the food processing sector
Authors: Islami Fitrah Sari , Sarfiah Sudati Nur , Indrawati Lucia Rita , Juliprijanto Whinarko , Septiani Yustirania
Published: September 2023

The food processing sector is a sector that consistently contributes to gross domestic product (GDP) for the non-Oil and Gas industry and also a sector that can deal with various economic shocks. A business form in this industry is still dominated by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), which run the business traditionally. Therefore, this research is conducted for various MSE actors to understand their efficiency better. This paper uses secondary data from the results of a business-level survey by the Department of Industry and Trade, Magelang City in 2019 within a random cross-sectional framework of 948 micro-enterprises and 199 small-enterprises for the estimates of the inefficiency determinants of Indonesia MSEs which is divided into 2 categories, namely the type of small-enterprise and micro-enterprise. The results based on the cross-logarithmic production function show that capital and labor significantly impact improving efficiency. In addition, the research results show that the reason for the low efficiency of small enterprises is the gender characteristics of corporate actors. For micro-enterprises, the marketing area is the cause of inefficiency, while the location of the business is the cause of the inefficiency of small enterprises.
Cash social assistance Covid-19, welfare, and economic performance in Indonesia
Authors: Hermawan Iwan , Widyarini Maria
Published: September 2023

The Cash Social Assistance Covid-19 (BST Covid-19) aims to help the community affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the assistance index (the social assistance amount per household), which is relatively small and has a uniform magnitude, is "considered" not yet accommodating to the various economic burdens of the community, especially in urban areas. The BST-19 has also become vague in maintaining purchasing power. This study tries to analyze the BST Covid-19 impact on the household's welfare in urban and rural regions, and, at the same time, relate it to Indonesia's economic performance. This study uses a quantitative approach to the Computable General Equilibrium Model (CGE). Secondary data is needed to support the construction of the model. The data come from Central Bureau Statistics, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, previous research results, etc. The study results show that the provision of Covid-19 BST positively impacts household welfare even though it has not been reflected at the macroeconomic level. Differentiation of the BST Covid-19 index considers the economic burden in which the household lives will potentially increase assistance benefits. The provision of BST Covid-19 combined with community empowerment programs or policies has proven to have better benefits than only being provided with social assistance.
Effect of organizational size and intellectual capital on organizational performance
Authors: Tyas Ira Cahyaning , Januarti Indira
Published: September 2023

Public sector reform must always maintain the trust mandated therefore it is necessary to apply the principles of a new management philosophy that demands to development and manage intangible assets, especially intellectual capital. Based on this, this study aims to analyze and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of organizational size and intellectual capital with The SICAP Project model (human resource development and service quality) on organizational performance. The population of this research is the entire Provincial BPS work unit (Satker) totaling 34 work units for the period 2018-2020, with an observation data of 100. The data analysis technique uses unbalanced data panels with the EVIEWS 9 application. This research has succeeded in proving that human resource development and service quality have a positive effect on organizational performance. However, the size of the organization has no impact on organizational performance. The contribution of this research theoretically supports the sources-based view theory. While other contributions are for stakeholders in the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) in improving their organizational performance by empowering their resources, both in the form of tangible and intangible assets so that the quality of service improves.
PARADIGMA KEADILAN : KONSEP DAN PRAKTEK
Authors: Suyanto Heru , Bakhtiar Handar Subhandi
Published: September 2023

Keadilan menjadi muara dalam proses bekerjanya hukum. Hukum saat ini hanya berfokus pada pencapaian keadilan sesuai dengan prosedural yang telah dituangkan melalui peraturan perundang-undangan. Dalam praktek hukum, aparat penegak hukum hanya sekedar menjalankan tugasnya tanpa memaknai perannya dalam mewujudkan tujuan hukum yakni keadilan, kepastian dan kemanfaatan.
PERBANDINGAN ANTARA SISTEM PEMILU PROPORSIONAL TERBUKA DAN TERTUTUP DI INDONESIA: ANALISIS MENUJU PENYELENGGARAAN YANG LEBIH BAIK
Authors: Azis John Kenedy , Sihombing Irene Eka
Published: September 2023

The electoral system is a crucial aspect in maintaining democracy and political participation in a country. In Indonesia, the debate regarding open and closed electoral systems continues. This article aims to analyze the comparison between these two electoral systems, focusing on their respective advantages and disadvantages. The research method employed is a comparative analysis, gathering data through literature review and analysis of elections in Indonesia. The analysis reveals that the open electoral system is more proportional, as it excels in expanding public participation, enhancing political representation, and strengthening party accountability. However, challenges in vote calculation and potential vote splitting still need to be addressed. In conclusion, this article argues that the open electoral system is more proportional compared to the closed system and holds the potential to enhance political participation in Indonesian society
A Cultural Nursing Care Model to Prevent Preeclampsia in the Provision of Basic Services in Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Azza Awatiful , Yunitasari Esti , Triharini Mira , Susilo Cipto , Pranata Satriya , Machmudah Machmudah
Published: September 2023

Preeclampsia is a specific multisystemic disorder that appears as a complication of pregnancy, and it is a cause of death for pregnant women. Societies in different countries strongly believe that pregnancy is part of a woman’s nature; therefore, pregnancy is considered a normal event that does not require special treatment. This study aims to develop a cultural care model to prevent preeclampsia through basic services. Research following an explanatory design was conducted on a cross-sectional sample of 150 pregnant women who were selected based on a formula using the range rule of thumb with multistage random sampling at the primary level of service in eastern Indonesia. The researchers used a modified questionnaire on individual factors, social factors, policy factors, religious factors, technological factors, and culture of prevention to predict preeclampsia prevention behaviour. The results of this study reveal that individual factors affect preeclampsia prevention behaviour factors (p = 0.038); social factors affect preeclampsia prevention behaviour factors (p = 0.005), and technological factors have an effect on preeclampsia prevention behaviour factors (p = 0.001). Meanwhile, policy factors and religious factors did not influence preeclampsia prevention behaviour, with p values of 0.735 and 0.596, respectively. Cultural values are values inherent in society that are useful for regulating harmony and balance. The development of a cultural model of preeclampsia prevention through a cultural care model as a basic intervention to care for mothers throughout their pregnancy can increase positive behaviour in society.
Two- and one-photon absorption spectra of aqueous thiocyanate anion highlight the role of symmetry in condensed phase
Authors: Sarangi Ronit , Nanda Kaushik , Krylov Anna I.
Published: September 2023

Calculation of the two-photon (2PA) absorption spectrum of aqueous thiocyanate using high-level quantum-chemistry methods is presented. The 2PA spectrum is compared to the 1PA spectrum computed using the same computational protocol. Although the two spectra probe the same set of electronic states, the intensity patterns are different, leading to an apparent red-shift of the 2PA spectrum relative to the 1PA spectrum. The presented analysis explains the intensity patterns and attributes the differences between 1PA and 2PA to the native symmetry of isolated SCN-, which influences the spectra in the low-symmetry solution environment. The native symmetry also manifests itself in variations in the polarization ratio (e.g., parallel versus perpendicular cross sections) across the spectrum. The presented results highlight the potential of the 2PA spectroscopy and high-level quantum-chemistry methods in studies of condensed phase phenomena.
Monitoring WAD Cyanide Concentration in River Waters with a Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with 9,10-Phenanthroquinone
Authors: Cardenas-Riojas Andy A. , Calderon-Zavaleta Sandy L. , Quiroz-Aguinaga Ulises , Muedas-Taipe Golfer , Ponce-Vargas Miguel , Baena-Moncada Angélica María , La Rosa-Toro Gomez Adolfo
Published: September 2023

Heavy metal-containing industrial effluent streams from electroplating and metalworking industries represent a major environmental issue. They contain metal cyanide complexes ([Ni(CN)4]2- and [Cu(CN)3]2-) referred to as weak acid dissociable cyanide (CN-WAD), which require continuous in situ monitoring. In this scenario, a glassy carbon (GC) electrode superficially decorated with 9,10-phenanthroquinone (FNQ) is manufactured and employed for the simultaneous electrochemical monitoring of cyanide WAD complexes. The interaction between GC and FNQ was characterized by Raman and electrochemical impedance spectroscopies, cyclic voltammetry, and chronocoulometry. The electrochemical evaluation was conducted by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and CV. The GC/FNQ electrochemical sensor simultaneously detected cyanide complexes with an average linear range of 9.09 - 92.8 μmol L-1, and a detection limit of 1.47 ± 0.11 μmol L-1 and 1.2 ± 0.6 μmol L-1 for [Ni(CN)4]2- and [Cu(CN)3]2-, respectively. The sensor demonstrated remarkable selectivity in the presence of multiple interfering species with a percentage variation range of 89.2-109.4%. Moreover, a computational DFT study provided valuable insights into the electrode/electrolyte interface. Finally, the developed sensor was applied for the electrochemical detection of WAD cyanide in river water samples.
Palladium K-edge XAS studies on Controlled Ligand Systems
Authors: Mirica Liviu , Westawker Luke , Khusnutdinova Julia R. , Wallick Rachel
Published: September 2023

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is widely used across life and physical sciences to identify the electronics and structure surrounding a specific element. XAS is less often used for characterization of organometallic compounds, especially for sensitive and highly reactive species. In this study, we used solid- and solution-phase XAS to compare a series of related 25 palladium complexes in controlled lig-and environments. The compounds include palladium centers in the formal I, II, III, and IV oxidation states, supported by tridentate and tetradentate macrocyclic ligands, and different halide and methyl lig-and combinations. Based on the analysis of the K-edge energies, it was observed that these energies in-crease not only upon oxidation of the metal center, but also upon increasing the denticity of the ligand framework, substituting sigma-donating methyl groups with chlorides, and increasing the charge of the overall metal complex by replacing charged ligands with neutral ligands. Subsequently, these trends were applied to characterize compounds whose oxidation states were otherwise unconfirmed.
Defect Chemistry and Doping of Lead Phosphate Oxo Apatite Pb10(PO4)6O
Authors: Toriyama Michael Y. , Lee Cheng-Wei , Snyder G. Jeffrey , Gorai Prashun
Published: September 2023

Lead phosphate oxo apatite Pb10(PO4)6O is claimed to host room-temperature superconductivity when doped with copper. However, unsuccessful attempts to reproduce this claim has raised many questions about the composition, off-stoichiometry, and copper doping itself, among others. These questions are related to the native defect chemistry and thermodynamic phase stability. We perform first-principles defect calculations to provide much needed insights into the defect chemistry and doping of Pb10(PO4)6O. We find that the dominant Pb and O vacancies pin the Fermi energy in the mid-gap region. Our calculations suggest the plausible existence of closely related off-stoichiometric phase(s); we predict one such phase. We predict moderate levels of Cu doping, which still results in insulating behavior that is consistent with single-crystal measurements. We also rule out interstitial Cu doping, but find that unintentional S incorporation is highly possible. Our findings emphasize the need for careful characterization of the parent composition and the identification of synthesis conditions that will maximize (minimize) intentional (unintentional) doping.
Exploring non-toxic co-evolutionary docking
Authors: coll julio
Published: September 2023

Drug-spaces of nine crystallographic protein / ligand models have been comparatively explored by including Toxicity Risk assessment during computational co-evolution. Tens of thousands children were randomly generated from parent ligands and iteratively selected for higher affinities, increased specificities and low Toxicity Risk using DataWarrior / Build Evolutionary Library algorithms, mimicking natural evolution. Only a few hours of co-evolution increased ~ 2-fold the numbers of non-toxic children. Top-leads predicted drug-like properties, nanoMolar affinities (confirmed by AutoDockVina), higher specificities, absence of known toxicities, and similar docking to their initial binding cavities. Tables were provided with multi-threshold-adjustable filters for alternative in silico explorations of this new "co-evolutionary docking" tool.