bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DENTAL ANXIETY AND DENTAL ATTENDANCE FREQUENCY OF DENTAL STUDENTS VERSUS STUDENTS MAJORING IN OTHER FIELDS
Authors: Done Alexandra Elena , Preoteasa Elena , Preoteasa Cristina Teodora
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to comparatively assess dental anxiety and trends in accessing dental care in students majoring in dentistry and other fields. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of university students from Bucharest. Data were collected through the Google form platform, from 2023 to 2024. Dental anxiety was recorded through the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+) and Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS). Results. Dental anxiety of dental students was statistically significantly lower than for students majoring in other fields. The most anxiety-provoking stimuli were painful or uncomfortable procedures, the cost of dental treatments, needles or injections, and having an unsympathetic dentist. Dental students attend dental care for periodical control more often than non-dental students (66.34% vs 35.19%, p 0.001). Conclusion. Dental students, compared to students majoring in other fields, had lower levels of dental anxiety and went more frequently for periodical dental control.
Íleo biliar. Caso reportado y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Feria-Rojas Jorge , Saucedo-López Tonatiuh , Rodríguez-Ramírez Daniela , Guarneros-López Karla
Published: January 2025

El íleo biliar se define como la obstrucción de la luz del intestino debido a la impactación de uno o más litos. Se reporta un caso raro de íleo biliar en paciente de sexo masculino de 44 años de edad.
Reporte de caso. Paciente de sexo masculino se presenta con dolor tipo cólico biliar, vómito de contenido biliar de cinco días de evolución.
Desregulación emocional, depresión, ansiedad y conductas alimentarias de riesgo en estudiantes de bachillerato: una cuestión crítica y prioritaria
Authors: Platas-Acevedo Silvia , Gómez-Peresmitré Gilda , Leyva-Ramírez Alejandro , Pineda-García Gisela , León-Hernández Rodrigo
Published: January 2025

Introducción: la desregulación emocional (DE), caracterizada por la dificultad para manejar de manera adecuada tanto las emociones placenteras (positivas) como las displacenteras (negativas), se reconoce como un factor determinante en la adopción de conductas alimentarias de riesgo (CAR) entre los adolescentes. Estas conductas suelen emplearse como un medio para ejercer control sobre sí mismos o como una vía de escape frente a la percepción de descontrol emocional.
Objetivo: explorar la correlación entre las CAR, la ansiedad, la depresión y la DE, en adolescentes de nivel medio superior en la Ciudad de México, destacando la importancia de comprender este vínculo para prevenir problemas de salud mental y física.
Metodología: se trabajó con un diseño no experimental, transversal, y una muestra no probabilística de 138 adolescentes de bachillerato, utilizando instrumentos validados para medir la DE, la ansiedad social, la depresión y las CAR.
Resultados: el 70 % de los participantes presentó un mal manejo de las emociones negativas, mientras que el 67 % de ellos incurre en CAR. Además, el 76 % de los adolescentes reportó síntomas de depresión y el 78 % presentó ansiedad social. El análisis estadístico reveló correlaciones significativas entre la DE y las CAR (r= 0.295, p= 0.000), la ansiedad y las CAR (r= 0.233, p 0.006), lo que sugiere que la incapacidad para regular las emociones está directamente relacionada con la adopción de CAR. Sin embargo, no se encontró una correlación significativa entre la depresión y las CAR (r 0.081, p= 0.344).
Conclusiones: los hallazgos destacan la importancia de las intervenciones multidisciplinarias enfocadas en el manejo emocional y las conductas alimentarias para promover la salud integral en adolescentes. Estas intervenciones deberían abordar tanto la salud emocional como los patrones de relación con la comida, con el objetivo de prevenir el desarrollo de trastornos alimentarios más graves.
A Comparative Study of Artificial and Natural Intelligence from Ibn Sina’s Perspective
Authors: Alawijeh Mustafa ‘Azizi , Al-Mesilini Seyed Zuhair
Published: January 2025

The differentiation between natural intelligence and artificial intelligence represents a significant concern among intellectuals. Artificial intelligence developers, leveraging advancements in neuroscience, cognitive sciences, and advanced theories in the philosophy of mind, aim to replicate the structure and functionality of the human brain through a functionalist and behaviourist lens. Broadly speaking, artificial intelligence can be categorized into two renowned types:Classical Artificial Intelligence or the “Computational Theory of Mind”: This perspective emphasizes the computational and algorithmic side of artificial intelligence and advocates for the mechanization and computerization of the mind.Connectionist Artificial Intelligence: This viewpoint focuses on recreating the “neural networks” of the brain. Additionally, the human soul, as the source of human intelligence, possesses cognitive and motivational powers that act as the soldiers of the soul, generating a variety of actions and effects. This research attempts to re-evaluate the fundamental differences between natural intelligence and artificial intelligence from Ibn Sina's perspective using a rational-analytical approach. According to Ibn Sina, natural intelligence and artificial intelligence differ in eight key areas: composite synthesis, intentionality, creativity and inventiveness, specialization focus, self-awareness and self-discovery, the internal evolution of natural intelligence, the impulsive power of desire, ethical conduct, and the ability to recall.
Technological Advancements and Water Stress Reduction in Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Pawar Puja Sunil , Sager Laila Abd. , Alharbi Ola , Aldawish Aishah , ALanazi Tawari
Published: January 2025

This study examines the impact of digital economy indicators specifically, high-tech exports, ICT goods imports, and internet usage on natural resources, particularly water stress levels, in Saudi Arabia. It evaluates the relationship between digital adoption and water stress, exploring whether increased digital engagement promotes more efficient water use and conservation. Additionally, the study investigates how digital and technological advancements may indirectly contribute to water sustainability by improving public awareness, operational efficiency, and infrastructure development. The findings aim to inform strategies for sustainable water resource management in the context of Saudi Arabia's digital transformation.
Creative Applicability of Dunhuang Floral Tiles in Architectural Modern Interior Decoration
Authors: Yanda Du , Suwanthada Prathabiai
Published: January 2025

Dunhuang art encompasses a variety of art forms. The production of interior furnishings in conjunction with Dunhuang floral tile art through moulding, painting, or carving methods was designed. Local artists' participants were interviewed and observed while recording data using a camera, video, and group discussion. There are 419 architectural models and mural replicas at the Dunhuang murals, which are ongoing at the Mogao caves’ grottoes in Gansu province. Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China’s Silk Road, Dunhuang floral tiles with patterns are unique in shape, novel in conception, rigorous in structure, vivid in the image, and numerous in number and variety as a form of art for demonstrating their intrinsic, deep historical origins and cultural Chinese Buddhist culture. Dunhuang cave art is closely related to Buddhism. Chinese classical religious architecture protects relevant cultural relics, and the creative applicability of Dunhuang floral tiles in modern architectural interior decoration is significant.
The Relative Contribution of Academic Variables in Predicting Confidence in Mathematics among University Students
Authors: Alnaimi Izzeldeen Abdullah
Published: January 2025

This study aims to investigate the relative contribution of academic variables in predicting confidence in mathematics among university students. The sample of the study consisted of (N=313) students, including (222 males and 91 females, with a mean age of 21.15 years SD = 1.84). To achieve the objectives of the research, Math Confidence Rating Scale (MCS) developed by (Hendy et al., 2014), and it was validated by Alnaimi et al. (2024) to the Arab context, and has adequate psychometric properties to be used as a short measure of Math confidence in Arabic. Results revealed that academic variables (GAT, High school GPA, University cumulative GPA and Math Grade) affected university students' math confidence with a percentage of 15.6% based on the R square value, indicating that the combined academic variables accounted for 15.6% of the variance in math confidence. These findings suggest a substantial relationship between academic variables and math confidence. Of these academic variables, Math Grade makes the largest and statistically significant contribution (Beta= 0.388).
Strategi Balai Karantina Pertanian Tanjungpinang Dalam Meningkatkan Potensi Ekspor Karet Bintan
Authors: Sinta  , Eliza Clara , Rusfatiha Shalsiana
Published: January 2025

Dari sekian banyak komoditas ekspor Indonesia di sektor perkebunan, salah satu yang menjadi unggulan adalah karet alam. Permintaan global terhadap karet alam terus meningkat, seiring dengan penggunaannya yang luas dalam berbagai produk industri dan rumah tangga. Indonesia, sebagai negara dengan luas perkebunan karet terluas di dunia, masih menghadapi tantangan dalam produktivitas, yang tertinggal dibandingkan dengan Thailand dan Malaysia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada Kabupaten Bintan, Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, yang merupakan salah satu daerah penghasil karet untuk ekspor. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi upaya yang dilakukan oleh Balai Karantina Pertanian Tanjungpinang dalam meningkatkan ekspor karet dari Bintan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik wawancara mendalam dan pengamatan langsung di lapangan. Sumber data mencakup dokumen resmi dari Balai Karantina Pertanian, laporan tahunan, serta wawancara dengan petani karet dan pihak terkait lainnya. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan gambaran tentang strategi dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam pengelolaan dan ekspor karet, serta rekomendasi untuk meningkatkan daya saing produk karet Indonesia di pasar global.
 
Of the many Indonesian export commodities in the plantation sector, one of the leading ones is natural rubber. Global demand for natural rubber continues to increase, along with its widespread use in various industrial and household products. Indonesia, as the country with the largest rubber plantation area in the world, still faces challenges in productivity, which lags behind Thailand and Malaysia. This study focuses on Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province, which is one of the rubber producing areas for export. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efforts made by the Tanjungpinang Agricultural Quarantine Office in increasing rubber exports from Bintan. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques and direct observation in the field. Data sources include official documents from the Agricultural Quarantine Office, annual reports, and interviews with rubber farmers and other related parties. The results of the study are expected to provide an overview of the strategies and challenges faced in the management and export of rubber, as well as recommendations for increasing the competitiveness of Indonesian rubber products in the global market.
Analisis Dampak Kesepakatan Asean Dalam Pengembangan Sektor Maritim Kepulauan
Authors: Pramudita Andini , Kurnisa Lerian , Jessica Jessica
Published: January 2025

Jurnal ini melakukan analisis mendalam terhadap dampak kesepakatan di ASEAN dalam pengembangan sektor maritim kepulauan, dengan fokus kajian dari perspektif Konferensi Tingkat Tinggi (KTT) Archipelagic and Island States(AIS) Forum. Sebagai platform kerja sama konkret, AIS Forum menjadi subjek penelitian untuk memahami kontribusi kesepakatan di ASEAN dalam mengatasi tantangan pembangunan kelautan yang dihadapi oleh negara-negara kepulauan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dan kualitatif dengan data utama diperoleh dari jurnal, pernyataan resmi, berita, serta hasil KTT AIS Forum, dengan analisis induktif yang berfokus pada pola, tema, dan hubungan dalam data. Keabsahan temuan diperkuat melalui triangulasi, sementara etika penelitian dijaga secara ketat. Metodologi ini diharapkan memberikan wawasan penting tentang peran ASEAN dalam pengembangan sektor maritim di kawasan ini. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kesepakatan di ASEAN melalui KTT AIS Forum memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan dalam penguatan kepemimpinan Indonesia dalam isu kelautan. Kerja sama antarnegara kepulauan, terutama melalui pertukaran pengetahuan, teknologi, dan sumber daya, terbukti menjadi faktor penting dalam menanggapi permasalahan bersama di sektor kelautan. Selain itu, jurnal ini menggambarkan bahwa KTT AIS Forum menjadi wadah aspirasi dan harapan masyarakat kepulauan, dengan kepentingan masyarakat menjadi fokus utama dalam pengembangan sektor maritim. Program-program konkret, seperti restorasi mangrove dan penanganan dampak perubahan iklim, yang diimplementasikan melalui AIS Forum, bukan hanya mendukung ekonomi biru tetapi juga meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan di kalangan masyarakat. Pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal melalui keberlanjutan tata kelola pemerintahan dan pengelolaan sumber daya kelautan menjadi elemen kunci dalam menciptakan dampak positif yang berkelanjutan pada tingkat lokal.
Globalisasi, Warisan Budaya, dan Pariwisata:
Authors: Kusuma Jumariah Bela , Fahrina Khairunisa , Fadilla Titik Nur
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini menjelaskan tentang pengaruh globalisasi terhadap warisan budaya di Kepulauan Riau, yaitu Teater Bangsawan, sebagai salah satu daya tarik pariwisata di Kepulauan Riau. Globalisasi memberikan tantangan melalui perubahan preferensi masyarakat dan penurunan minat terhadap budaya Melayu tradisional, tetapi juga membuka peluang melalui pemanfaatan media sosial untuk promosi internasional seniman lokal. Dengan menggabungkan aspek-aspek globalisasi, pelestarian warisan budaya, dan dampak pariwisata, penelitian ini menawarkan wawasan mendalam tentang bagaimana hubungan antar bangsa dapat dibentuk dan diperkuat melalui upaya pelestarian dan pengembangan warisan budaya lokal, khususnya dalam konteks teater bangsawan di Kepulauan Riau. Penelitian ini mengkaji interaksi kompleks antara globalisasi, warisan budaya, dan pariwisata, serta dampaknya terhadap hubungan antar bangsa. Di era globalisasi yang semakin intensif, warisan budaya menjadi aset penting dalam industri pariwisata global. Namun, hal ini juga menimbulkan tantangan dalam menjaga keaslian dan keberlanjutan warisan budaya. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana globalisasi mempengaruhi representasi dan interpretasi warisan budaya dalam konteks pariwisata, serta implikasinya terhadap diplomasi budaya dan hubungan antar negara. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, data diperoleh melalui studi literatur seperti kajian terdahulu yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa globalisasi dan pariwisata dapat menjadi katalis untuk revitalisasi warisan budaya, namun juga berpotensi menimbulkan konflik nilai dan komodifikasi budaya. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa diperlukan keseimbangan antara pengembangan pariwisata dan pelestarian warisan budaya untuk memastikan hubungan antar bangsa yang harmonis dan berkelanjutan.
Edukasi Body Health During Transition dan Pengecekan Kesehatan Gratis di Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Handayani Rezqi , Mulyani Evi , Satrio P Guntur , Suryadini Halida , Chusna Nurul , Adawiyah Rabiatul , Mulia Dewi Sari , Ternate Agustinawati Umi
Published: January 2025

Musim pancaroba merupakan musim peralihan antara musim hujan ke musim kemarau atau kebalikannya. Disaat peralihan dua musim tersebut terjadi perbedaan tekanan udara sehingga berpengaruh terhadap daya imunitas tubuh dan dapat mengakibatkan beberapa penyakit. Sehingga perlu dilakukan edukasi terhadap masyarakat terutama para lansia untuk menjaga kesehatan tubuh terutama dalam masa pancaroba. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat tentang cara menjaga kesehatan tubuh pada masa pancaroba, peningkatan kesehatan pada lansia serta peningkatan sistem imun tubuh. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Bundaran Besar Kota Palangka Raya dan diikuti oleh masyarakat umum. Metode kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan pemberian informasi kepada masyarakat sebagai peserta pengabdian terkait Body Health During Transition melalui media leaflet, pengecekan kesehatan gratis terutama pada lansia serta pemberian jamu beras kencur kepada masyarakat. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah peningkatan pengetahuan terkait menjaga kesehatan tubuh pada masa pancaroba, peningkatan derajat kesehatan lansia melalui pengecekan kesehatan gratis, serta peningkatan sistem imun tubuh dengan sediaan obat tradisional.
The design and adoption of fast payments
Authors: Aurazo José , Franco Cecilia , Frost Jon , Koo Wilkens Priscilla , Kosse Anneke , Shreeti Vatsala , Velásquez Carolina
Published: January 2025

The payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and fast payment systems (FPS) have emerged globally as a key innovation. Jurisdictions differ in their approach to designing FPS and in user adoption. In this paper we lay out the main design features of FPS that may foster adoption based on a novel qualitative and quantitative dataset of FPS in 13 jurisdictions. Cross-country regressions suggest that adoption of fast payments is greater when there are more use cases, more cross-border connections, when non-banks can participate in the FPS and when the public sector plays an active role in the FPS. In addition, we find that implementing an FPS improves financial inclusion, beyond payments.
Introducing a framework for measuring the quantitative benefits of privacy enhancing technologies
Authors: Isaacson Ken
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the benefits of using privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to make traditional payment processes more private. PETs decrease privacy risk by reducing the amount of sensitive information accessible to payment-processing personnel and systems. This paper proposes a framework for quantifying the risk-reduction benefits of PETs. This method can be used to calculate the amount of privacy-risk exposure that may be created by a set of payment activities, estimate the amount by which PETs can decrease that exposure, and compare that quantified benefit against the possible drawbacks associated with PETs. Note that an in in-depth assessment of these drawbacks is outside the scope of this paper.
Can paying become too easy? Questions regarding frictionless payments at the crossroads of public policy objectives
Authors: Naudts Ellen , Eijlander Jorgen
Published: January 2025

Rapid digitisation has paved the way for a plethora of innovative payment methods, aimed at eliminating payment frictions. Frictionless payments are at a crossroads of public policy objectives including innovation, customer convenience, sustainability, consumer protection and financial inclusion. The complexity in balancing these objectives requires discussion from an early stage, to prevent unintended policy effects for (certain groups of) consumers. This paper highlights that European payment services legislation does not yet fully address the unique challenges of frictionless payments, resulting in a situation where the risks could outweigh the opportunities. To this end, the paper raises several issues for further discussion and proposes a policy framework for frictionless payments. Several aspects could be considered in such a framework, notably: giving consumers more control by requiring explicit consent before actual payment, and providing alternative options for effecting payment; improving awareness regarding innovative payment methods; improving financial literacy, digital skills and fraud knowledge; including the estimated carbon emission of a specific purchase in account statements; specifying and developing authorisation in the Revised Payments Services Directive; enabling the immediate reclaiming of incorrectly debited amounts; blocking certain debtors from payment accounts; ensuring that online permission dashboards are easily accessible and usable for consumers; and ensuring the difference between differentiation and discrimination of decisions by self-learning algorithms.
Mitigación Ambiental para el Proceso de Producción de Larvas de Camarón en Punta Carnero provincia de Santa Elena
Authors: Marín Suárez Rafael Antonio , Calero Mendoza Rolando Rafael
Published: January 2025

Este estudio abordó los desafíos ambientales asociados con la producción de larvas de camarón en laboratorios ubicados en Punta Carnero, provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, una región estratégica para la acuicultura, pero afectada por la generación de aguas residuales con alta carga orgánica. El objetivo fue diseñar una propuesta de tratamiento de aguas residuales basada en un sistema de manto de lodos anaerobios de flujo ascendente (UASB) como una solución sostenible para manejar estos efluentes. Se utilizaron encuestas al personal operativo, cuyos resultados se analizaron mediante métodos estadísticos descriptivos e inferenciales para identificar barreras culturales y técnicas que dificultan la adopción de prácticas sostenibles.
Antibiotics Self-Medication Among Medical and Non-Medical Students of Omar Al-Mukhtar University
Authors: Hajer Omar  , Asma Omar  , Mahmoud Elderbi  , Asma Mohamed
Published: January 2025

Self- consumption of antibiotics is being a big concern over the world, excessive as well as incorrect using of antibiotics give rise to various complications like spreading resistance of antibiotics, delaying in the disease diagnosis, masking the symptoms and making an infection worse which make it hard to find the appropriate treatment. This survey was conducted to determine prevalence, pattern of consumption, possible reasons, awareness as well as knowledge about self-consumption of antibiotics among both medical and non-medical students at Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al-Bayda, Libya. A cross- sectional survey was carried out targeting both medical and non-medical students at Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al-Bayda, Libya. 508 students were included in this research, 282 were medical students and 226 were non-medical students. The information was gathered from a printed questionnaire and an electronic questionnaire, which has been analyzed by using the Microsoft Excel software. Our research noticed that, the mean age was 22.215% for all participants, including males 259 (51.19%) and females 247 (48.81%). Approximately, 63.58% of Students practiced self-medication with antibiotics.59.54% of respondents picked the pharmacist as a preferred source of antibiotics. Moreover 20.6% of the students experienced antibiotics to treat sore throat during 6 months ago, while 19.08% of them had flu. Most students (72.18%) had a knowledge about the adverse effects of antibiotics while, 27.81% of them did not have any idea about the adverse effects. Fortunately, most students (70.7%) did not suffer any side effects. Penicillin groups (penicillin 20.4% and amoxicillin 17.32%) were the common self-consumed antibiotics between Omar Al-Mukhtar University students. Most students (70.79%) did not complete their antibiotics course and 4.42% of them had antibiotics for >7days. Self-consumption of antibiotics is common and widely spread between medical and non-medical Students at Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al-Bayda, Libya. There is a pressing need to enforce legislation to regulate antibiotics access, more awareness campaigns are needed to spread knowledge about the possible complications of antibiotics between the students.
QORAQALPOG‘ISTON OYKONIMLARINING GRAMMATIK TUZILISHI
Authors: Qurbanov Muxtarbay
Published: January 2025

In toponymy, the analysis of toponyms based on their grammatical structure allows us to determine their semantic features and lexical basis. The article highlights simple and complex types of oikonyms of Karakalpakstan based on their grammatical structure. The functional and semantic properties of affixes in territorial geographical names are revealed.
Exploring the Impact of Executive Team Background Characteristics on Corporate Earnings Management
Authors: Chen Yuer , Tang Ruizi
Published: January 2025

This study uses the modified Jones model, supported by upper echelon theory, to measure two types of earnings management strategies: accrual-based and real earnings management. The study examines how the overall background characteristics of executive teams, such as age, gender, education level, and experience in the financial industry, influence the choice of earnings management strategies. The findings suggest that executive teams nearing retirement age or with a higher proportion of women tend to avoid earnings management, while teams with higher education levels are more likely to engage in real earnings management.
Clasificación de competencias investigativas en la educación superior
Authors: Ochoa Jaramillo Jhon
Published: January 2025

Las competencias investigativas juegan un papel crucial en la academia científica, lo que ha llevado a diversas interpretaciones y clasificaciones por parte de los investigadores, con pocos acuerdos comunes. Por esta razón, el objetivo de este artículo es ofrecer una clasificación de las competencias investigativas que considere los conocimientos, habilidades, valores y actitudes; y que abarque el saber, saber hacer y saber ser en el ámbito de la educación superior latinoamericana. Para desarrollar el trabajo se realizó una revisión documental basada en fuentes confiables de los últimos cinco años. Los resultados revelaron que la mayoría de las clasificaciones consideran las competencias comunicativas y metodológicas. Por otro lado, las competencias éticas abarcan los valores, aptitudes y actitudes, y las competencias cognitivas-prácticas abarcan conocimientos, procesos mentales y prácticos.
Analisis Ketersediaan dan Distribusi Guru di Sekolah Negeri Kabupaten Karanganyar, Provinsi Jawa Tengah
Authors: Indah Kartika Dwi , Asril Muhamad , Maharani Raisya , Avenia Nini Lamak Yohana , Novelus Awacke Jocku Alfredo , Seran Richard
Published: January 2025

Kegiatan Bakti Karya Praja merupakan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh satuan praja utama dengan bimbingan para dosen IPDN dan OPD terkait di Kabupaten Karang Anyar. Output dari kegiatan ini adalah membantu percepatan target pencapaian program prioritas yang menjadi indikator kinerja utama di Kantor Cabang Dinas Pendidikan Wilayah VI Karanganyar, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, yaitu menganalisis ketersediaan dan distribusi guru sekolah negeri di wilayah Cabang Dinas Pendidikan Wilayah VI Karanganyar, Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Analisis ini dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi seberapa merata distribusi guru dan bagaimana hal tersebut memengaruhi kualitas pendidikan di wilayah tersebut. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan data sekunder terkait jumlah guru, ketersediaan guru, serta distribusi guru di sekolah-sekolah negeri di Karanganyar. Selain itu, pendekatan keterlibatan langsung praja di lapangan (participatory engagement approach) juga digunakan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat ketidakseimbangan distribusi guru yang berdampak pada beberapa sekolah yang kekurangan tenaga pengajar, khususnya di daerah terpencil. Tulisan ini juga mengungkapkan adanya kesenjangan ketersediaan guru berdasarkan mata pelajaran, di mana beberapa mata pelajaran kekurangan guru yang kompeten. Kebijakan sistem zonasi yang telah diterapkan menjadi salah satu faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap distribusi guru. Studi ini menyarankan perlunya penataan ulang distribusi guru dan perencanaan kebutuhan tenaga pengajar yang lebih komprehensif guna mendorong pemerataan kualitas pendidikan
Pelatihan Kader Komunitas dalam Penanggulangan Tuberkulosis (TBC) di Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Umniyati Helwiah , Syarip Achmad , Dewi Subandiyah Ika
Published: January 2025

Indonesia merupakan negara terbesar kedua di dunia dengan kasus Tuberkulosis (TBC). Untuk merespon situasi tersebut, Indonesia mencanangkan program “Eliminasi TBC tahun 2030. Kasus TBC di Jakarta Selatan, masih sangat tinggi dengan jumlah pasien TB sebanyak 5200 orang yang masih dalam taraf pengobatan. Investigasi Kontak (IK) merupakan pendekatan utama dalam mengupayakan penemuan kasus baru TBC di masyarakat dengan melakukan kegiatan skrining TBC kepada kontak erat dan kontak serumah. IK dilaksanakan oleh kader komunitas yang terlatih. Pelibatan kader dalam menemukan kasus baru TBC merupakan upaya untuk meningkatkan peran masyarakat dalam penanggulangan TBC. Tantangan besar di dalam melibatkan kader komunitas adalah tingkat keaktifan kader di dalam pelaksanaan program yang sering mengalami turn over atau penggantian kader. Untuk mengantisipasi situasi tersebut, maka dilakukan pelatihan kader secara periodik. YARSI TB Care bekerja sama dengan LK NU Jakarta Selatan dan Suku Dinas Kesehatan Jakarta Selatan melakukan kegiatan pelatihan kader TBC di Kantor Walikota Jakarta Selatan pada Maret 2022, yang dibuka langsung oleh Walikota Jakarta Selatan. Jumlah kader baru yang dilatih sebanyak 20 orang berasal dari 10 Kecamatan. Rata-rata usia kader 46,6 tahun dengan usia minimum 29 tahun dan usia maksimum 56 tahun. Rata-rata nilai pre-test adalah 73 dan nilai post-test 82,3. Terjadi kenaikan pengetahuan kader sebesar 13%. Diharapkan kader terlatih ini dapat membantu meningkatkan penemuan kasus TB di Jakarta Selatan.
Penguatan Kapasitas Aparatur Gampong dalam Penyelesaian Sengketa Secara Mediasi di Kecamatan Kuta Makmur Kabupaten Aceh Utara
Authors: Gani PG Eko , Muksalmina Muksalmina , Chyntia Eka , Rahmad Ary , Najiba Aliya
Published: January 2025

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat kapasitas aparatur Gampong dalam menyelesaikan sengketa secara mediasi di Kecamatan Kuta Makmur, Aceh Utara. Penyelesaian sengketa secara adat menjadi pilihan utama dalam menyelesaikan perselisihan, dengan melibatkan perangkat adat yang dihormati dalam komunitas. Penyelesaian sengketa yang efektif sangat penting untuk menjaga keharmonisan dan keadilan sosial. Kegiatan ini mencakup pelatihan mendalam mengenai teknik-teknik mediasi, penyusunan panduan praktis untuk proses mediasi, serta pembentukan jaringan dukungan antar desa di tingkat kecamatan. Metode pelaksanaan melibatkan workshop interaktif, sesi pelatihan, dan distribusi materi panduan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini meliputi peningkatan keterampilan aparatur dalam mediasi, dokumentasi dan publikasi hasil kegiatan, serta penilaian dampak terhadap praktik mediasi di lapangan. Melalui pendampingan perangkat adat gampong, terdapat peningkatan kemampuan dan pemahaman mereka dalam mengelola konflik sesuai dengan norma-norma adat yang berlaku. Proses ini tidak hanya mengukuhkan peran lembaga adat sebagai mediator dalam masyarakat, tetapi juga memperkuat nilai-nilai kebersamaan dan gotong royong yang menjadi ciri khas masyarakat adat.
The Impact of Critical Thinking and Teaching Methods on Students' Writing Ability
Authors: Agistiawati Eva
Published: January 2025

Abstract – In today's global culture, writing—once thought to be the domain of the educated—has evolved into a critical ability for people from all walks of life. One of the most challenging language production tasks is writing, and both professional and amateur writers routinely lament the process' complexity and difficulty. Students need to be able to think critically to generate an idea. The aim of this study was to ascertain how instructional methods and critical thinking interact to affect students' writing abilities. An experimental research design was adopted. There were 80 pupils in the sample, 40 from MAN 1 Kabupaten Tangerang's experiment class and 40 from MAN 2 Tangerang's control class. The sampling method that was employed. The findings of the validity and reliability tests of the writing ability and critical thinking (30 items) were tested using research instruments. Two-way ANOVA analysis was the test utilized, and the outcome revealed: (1) At State Islamic High School 1 Tangerang Regency, educational methods have a major impact on pupils' writing abilities. It is demonstrated by the values of Fo = 77,449 and sig 0,000 < 0,05. (2) At State Islamic High School 2 Tangerang, pupils' writing abilities are significantly impacted by critical thinking. The values of sig 0,000 < 0,05 and Fo = 51,791 demonstrate this. (3) Do teaching methods and critical thinking have any discernible interacting effects on students' writing abilities at State Islamic High School in Tangerang?
EFFECTS OF INCREASED SERUM GLUCOSE LEVEL ON HEARING CAPABILITIES OF HYDERABAD SINDH RESIDENCE
Authors: Uddin Syed Farhan , Waheed Kiran , Noor Naila , Warsi Jamshed , Zain Syed , Rehman Habib-ur-
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus(DM) is one of the metabolic diseases that cause hyperglycemia either because of a lack of insulin or a loss of sensitivity of insulin receptors. DM damages the hearing system of humans. Researchers throughout the world endeavoring to establish a link between Diabetes mellitus and hearing loss
METHODS: This was a cross sectional study conducted in the OPD of ENT (Ear Nose & Throat) for three months from January 2023 to March 2023 after approval of all protocols. A specific criteria was established to select the participants. For analysis purposes, patients were divided into two groups: Group A comprised of56 diabetes patients while in group B 55non diabetic patients were selected. After taking consent for examination, a detailed otological examination, tuning fork test, pure tone audiometry was performed. Random blood sugar level was also estimated by Care Sense N glucometer (Model GM505PAD) made in Korea).Graph Pad Prism used for data analysis. P value lesser then 0.05 was taken as significant.
RESULTS: The current study revealed that patients who had the higher blood glucose level were significantly (p-value= 0.02) suffering from hearing loss as compared to those who had the normal sugar level.
CONCLUSION: The current study suggests that hearing loss is a more prevalent disorder in patients with diabetes mellitus as compared to non-diabetic people. This study concludes that tinnitus and vertigo are more commonly associated symptoms with hearing loss.
EFFICACY OF 40% GLYCOLIC ACID PEEL AND TOPICAL VITAMIN C CREAM VERSUS TRIPLE COMBINATION CREAM IN THE TREATMENT OF EPIDERMAL MELASMA
Authors: Bakhtiar Rabeeka , Idrees Nauman , Fahim Muhammad , Khattak Ghafoorullah , Kamal Kashif , Aslam Kalsoom
Published: January 2025

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of 40% glycolic acid peel and topical vitamin c cream versus triple combination cream (Hydroquinone 4%,Tretinoin and Topical Steroids)  in the management of epidermal melasma.
Study Design: Randomized controlled trial study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Dermatology department Hayatabad medical complex Peshawar from February 2021 to August 2021.
Material and Methods: Total 178 patients with epidermal melasma were allocated randomly into two  groups by lottery method. Melasma was diagnosed with wood's lamp examination and having MASI score >10 were enrolled for the study.Group A patients were treated with  40% glycolic acid peel and topical vitamin c cream. Group B Patients were treated with triple combination cream alone. Results were assessed after 6 weeks by calculating the MASI score. Chi square test of statistics was employed to compare the efficacy in two groups. p value  ? 0.05 was considered for significance of parameters.
Results: In both groups A and B, the number of enrolled female patients with melasma was more than males and mean age of presentation was between 28 to 42 years SD±. Group treated with 40%glycolic acid and topical vitamin c showed better results(94.38% vs 79.77%).
Conclusion: This study shows that treatment with 40% Glycolic acid peel and Topical vitamin c cream  is more effective than triple combination cream therapy alone.
OUTCOME OF INDUCTION OF LABOR IN WOMEN WITH BREECH PRESENTATION
Authors: Qazi Qudsia , Shams Ghazala , Liaqat Nazia , Syed Wajeeha , Hussain Shahzadi Saima , Afridi Fauzia
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the success of induction of labor in breech presentation at term in terms of successful vaginal delivery.
Methodology: This descriptive case series was conducted out in Obstetrics department of Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from April 2021-March 2022. We included all Para 1 - 5 having single alive fetus with frank or complete breech at term, visiting Gynecologic and Obstetrics department of institute, until required sample size is obtained. Ethical approval was obtained and proformas were filled regarding their characteristics.
Results: Our study included 50 women induced for breech presentation at term, 43 (86%) of them delivered via vaginal route and 7 (14%) by emergency cesarean section. Mode of delivery was not associated with age groups and parity. (p value > 0.05).  Fetal distress was most common indication for cesarean section (42.9% of cesarean sections).
Conclusion: In carefully selected women with breech presentation Induction of labor (IOL) can yield encouraging results.
TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG POSTPARTUM WOMEN FROM RURAL AREAS OF KPK
Authors: Syed Saman , Kishwar Nasreen , Sadaf Rabeea , Nazir Laila , Samreen
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the frequency of iron deficiency anemia among post-partum women coming from rural areas of KPK.
Methods: This study has been conducted in Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hayatabad Medical Complex for the period of 6months. It was a prospective observational study conducted from 1st November 2021 to 30th April 2022.
Results: frequency of iron deficiency anemia among postpartum women was 26.40%. Postpartum iron deficiency anemia was found in patients with high parity as that of patients with low parity. It was significant with parity having p-value=0.044. Patients with regular antenatal visits have less incidence of iron deficiency as compared to un-booked patients, although it was insignificant with p-value=0.507.
No intake of iron supplements antenatally is another factor for iron deficiency anemia in postpartum women as that of women who use the antenatal iron supplements, but it also shows insignificance with p-value=0.086. Similarly, the mode of delivery plays a significant role in postpartum iron deficiency anemia with p-value=0. 021
Conclusion: Our study found a 26.4% prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in post-partum period which can be managed with simple measures as dietary and iron supplements addition in women of child bearing age.
FORGOTTEN JJ STENTS WITH STONES FORMATION, SPONTANEOUS FRAGMENTATION, MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES IN A CASE SERIES
Authors: Rahman Aziz Ur , Khan Nouman , Khalil Asad , ALi Mian Naushad
Published: January 2025

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the complications of forgotten JJ stents and management of its successful removal by avoiding further complications.
Methods: 9 patients who experienced complications due to forgotten stents. Over the period from January 2015 to December 2020, a total of 36 patients sought medical attention at our hospital for the same issue. Patients with having JJ stents in situ for more than 6 months were considered. Data was collected after hospital ethics committee approval. All the patients were followed for 3 months and assessed for stone clearance and other complications.
Results: Nine patients were presented with complications of whom 6 patients were male and 3 were female.  The mean age of the patients was 38.3 years. All the 9 patients needed PCNL for clearing the stones over the proximal coiled end of JJ stents. Two patients had retained pieces of broken stents, which were removed with semi rigid ureteroscope. Two patients needed Cystolitholapaxy for clearing the stone from the distal coiled end. Stones and fragmented pieces of stents were successfully cleared with no postoperative complications, the average hospital stay of the patients was 1.2 days.
Conclusion: In countries like Pakistan where resources are limited, mini PCNL is a good option to clear the stone and retrieve the stent or fragments of stents that are not accessible with semi rigid ureteroscope. Furthermore, it is crucial to provide comprehensive education and counseling to patients and maintain a stent register for reduction of such occurrence.
THE THE MICROBIAL SENSITIVITY AND DRUG RESISTANCE PATTERN OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM ENTERIC FEVER
Authors: Iqbal Saleem , Wahab Abdul , Khan Bakht Samar , Abbas Ghulam , Iqbal Muhammad Darwesh
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Enteric fever (typhoid) is one of the most important and quite common bacterial infection in South Asia. About seven million people are affected each year in South Asia with about 75?000 deaths. Not only from Pakistan but also from the rest of the countries of Asia and throughout the world, increasing resistance of the organism is being reported, which we are also seeing in our day to day practice.
Objective:  Objectives of this study were to determine the microbial sensitivity and drug resistance pattern of patients suffering from enteric fever
Material and methods:  After getting approval from the hospital E&RC, all the patients above >14 years who presented with enteric fever, but had not used any antibiotics, were included in the study. Blood, collected from the patients, was sent for culture and sensitivity. All the data was collected on the purposefully predesigned performa.
Results:  A total of 195 patients were included in the study, 66.2% were males and 34.9% were females. On sensitivity reports, 40.5% were resistant to ampicillin, 44.1% to carbapenem, 30.3% to co-trimoxazole, 48.7% to ciprofloxacin, 35.4% to cefixime, 35.9% to amikacin, 46.7% to ceftriaxone, 34.9% to polymyxin B, 49.2% to chloramphenicol and 55.4% to gentamicin.
Conclusion: Antibiotic resistance against commonly used antibiotics is significantly high in our patients with enteric fever.
UNVEILING THE PATTERNS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING
Authors: Khan Waqqas , Iqbal Muhammad , Tahir Imran , Khan Junaid Ahmad , Mahmood Afsheen , Zoofeen Ushna
Published: January 2025

Coronary artery disease is the most prevalent form of heart disease. It along with its complications are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the world population. Coronary artery bypass grafting is done in significant (>50%) stenosis of all major coronary trunks and their branches. The burden of atrial fibrillation varies from one population to another among patients subjected to CABG.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the frequency of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
            This Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Cardiovascular Surgery unit of a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar over six months. A total of 144 patients were observed. All patients underwent CABG surgery by the same cardiovascular surgeon. All patients were observed till ten days post operation through daily ECG to detect atrial fibrillation.
RESULTS:
A total of 144 patients were observed of which 33% of patients were in age 50-60 years and 67% patients were in age 61-75 years. The mean age was 63 years with SD ± 8.33.  Sixty-nine percent of patients were male and 31% of patients were female.  More than 17% of patients had atrial fibrillation while 83% of patients didn’t have atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSION:
Our results show that 17% of patients developed atrial fibrillation following CABG surgery, emphasizing the importance of this arrhythmia throughout the recovery phase. A distinct age pattern was seen, with a significant proportion of atrial fibrillation instances found in individuals between 61 and 75 years old.
SPONTANEOUS MISCARRIAGES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH RISK DETERMINANTS IN PREGNANT OBESE WOMEN VISITING KHYBER TEACHING HOSPITAL PESHAWAR
Authors: Rehman Shinwari Kausar , Heema  , Rehman Bakhtawar , Shinwari Sana Rehman , Khalid Habiba , Sattar Fahmida
Published: January 2025

Background: This study aims to determine the frequency of spontaneous miscarriages among pregnant obese women as well as to find the possible association between increasing age, parity, gravidity and gestation period with spontaneous miscarriages. Methods: This cross-sectional study includes 163 obese pregnant women. Sample size was calculated using WHO sample size calculator. All the pregnant women fulfilling inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. The demographic information was recorded in pre-designed proforma. Spontaneous miscarriage was considered positive if the patient has spontaneous loss of pregnancy prior to viability that is gestational age of 23 weeks and 6 days. It was diagnosed by history of vaginal bleeding (bleeding ? 300 ml) & abdominal pain (assessed as VAS scale, score greater than 3) & confirmed on ultrasound scan of pelvis (absence of fetal heart beat). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 31±8.18 years where 59 (36%) of the participants were in between 18-30 years while 104 (64%) patients were in the age range of 31-40 years. Similarly, 62 (38%) patients were primigravida, 65 (40%) women had Primipara and 67 (41%) patients had <12 weeks of gestation period. The frequencies of miscarriages were high in patients with increasing age, multi gravidity, multiparity and gestation period greater than 12 weeks. However, the results were not statistically significant. Conclusion: The frequencies of spontaneous miscarriages were 14%. The rates of spontaneous miscarriages were higher in women with increasing age, multi-parity, multi-gravidity and higher gestation period.
О понятии и признаках специального административно-правового режима
Authors: Харольский В.А.
Published: January 2025

Термин «административно-правовой режим» является весьма распространенным в юридической науке. Тем не менее в настоящее время отсутствует общепринятое определение данной правовой категории. Статья посвящена рассмотрению признаков правового режима, а также существующих взглядов относительно категории «административно-правовой режим». Проанализированы точки зрения на содержание понятия общих, специальных и особых административно-правовых режимов. Автор констатирует, что условием применения специальных административно-правовых режимов следует признать наличие прямых или потенциальных угроз безопасности. В узком смысле такие режимы могут рассматриваться как средство обеспечения безопасности в критических ситуациях. Сформулировано определение специального административно-правового режима как определенного нормами административного права порядка взаимодействия органов публичной власти между собой, а также с гражданами и организациями, направленного на предупреждение и (или) пресечение угроз безопасности личности, общества и государства.

The term «administrative-legal regime» is quite common in legal science. However, there is currently no generally accepted definition of this legal category. The article is devoted to the consideration of the characteristics of the legal regime, as well as existing views on the category of «administrative-legal regime». The points of view on the content of the concept of general, special and special administrative-legal regimes are analyzed. The author states that the condition for the application of special administrative-legal regimes should be recognized as the presence of direct or potential threats to security. In a narrow sense, such regimes can be considered as a means of ensuring security in critical situations. The definition of a special administrative-legal regime is formulated as a procedure for interaction between public authorities, as well as with citizens and organizations, determined by the norms of administrative law, aimed at preventing and (or) suppressing threats to the security of an individual, society and the state.