bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Economic Consequences of Deforestation in the Amazon Basin on Brazil’s Agricultural Sector and Biodiversity: A Comparative Analysis of Pre and Post-2000 Policy Interventions
Authors: Souza Marinda
Published: March 2024

Deforestation in the Amazon Basin presents significant economic and environmental challenges, particularly impacting Brazil’s agricultural sector and the region’s rich biodiversity. This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the long-term economic impacts of deforestation, with a dual focus on agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation. Utilizing a comparative approach, the study evaluates the efficacy of various policy interventions implemented before and after the year 2000, aiming to discern their roles in addressing the multifaceted consequences of deforestation. The methodology combines quantitative analysis of deforestation rates, agricultural output data, and biodiversity indices with qualitative assessments of policy frameworks and their enforcement mechanisms. This multidisciplinary approach enables a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between environmental policies, agricultural practices, and ecological outcomes in the Amazon Basin. Initial findings indicate that policies enacted after 2000, including the Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPCDAm), have made noticeable strides in curbing deforestation rates. These policy measures, characterized by enhanced regulatory frameworks, stricter enforcement, and incentives for sustainable land use, have shown potential in mitigating the adverse effects of deforestation. The analysis reveals that reduced deforestation has positive implications for agricultural sustainability, enhancing land use efficiency and supporting the transition towards more sustainable farming practices. Furthermore, the conservation of biodiversity, essential for maintaining ecosystem services crucial to agriculture and human well-being, has seen marked improvement. Despite these positive trends, the paper identifies ongoing challenges in fully realizing the economic benefits of reduced deforestation, including the need for continued investment in sustainable agriculture and the strengthening of policy frameworks to support biodiversity conservation. The study underscores the critical importance of integrated policy approaches that address the economic drivers of deforestation while promoting ecological sustainability. The findings of this paper contribute to the broader discourse on environmental economics and policy-making, offering insights into the effective management of natural resources. By highlighting the significant role of post-2000 policies in enhancing the economic and environmental resilience of the Amazon Basin, the study provides a foundation for future research and policy development aimed at achieving balanced and sustainable development in the region.
Preparation of Liquid Soap Utilising Used Cooking Oil with Aloe Vera as an Antibacterial Agent
Authors: Sukro Muhab  , Zahra Shyla Noureen , Revita Nurul Rafah  , Vinka Juniaty Lestari  , Nurhalizah  , Fabian Glorious Kenaya  , Abdul Asywalul Fazri  , Tri Handayani Kurniati
Published: February 2024

Waste cooking oil has been repurposed in the preparation of liquid hand soap, enriched with Aloe vera extract as an antibacterial agent. To ensure the safety and efficacy of the product in bacterial inhibition, comprehensive testing of physical quality and antibacterial activity has been undertaken on the produced liquid soap. The test results affirm that the soap product complies with the Indonesian National Standard for free alkali content, acidity level (pH), foam height, foam stability, and water content. Notably, the soap exhibits a free alkali content of 0.01873%, a pH of 10, a foam height of 65 mm, and a foam stability value of 84.61%. The water content in the soap is measured at 40%. These results collectively position the soap within the criteria for high-quality soap. In the antibacterial effectiveness test against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria, the addition of Aloe vera has markedly expanded the inhibitory zone, demonstrating a significant enhancement in antibacterial activity. In light of the above, this study aims to address environmental pollution and health risks associated with improper disposal of waste cooking oil. Moreover, the addition of antibacterial Aloe vera presents an economically valuable solution by repurposing waste cooking oil into a useful product.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ GÃY DUPUYTREN BẰNG PHẪU THUẬT KẾT XƯƠNG BÊN TRONG TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA HÀ ĐÔNG
Authors: Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa , Trần Quang Toản , Nguyễn Minh Hoàng , Nguyễn Công Duy
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kết quả điều trị gãy Dupuytren bằng phẫu thuật kết hợp xương cố định ổ gãy tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa Hà Đông. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả cắt ngang kết hợp theo dõi dọc, không nhóm chứng trên 37 bệnh nhân (BN) được khám và điều trị ở Bệnh viện Đa khoa Hà Đông. Kết quả: Tất cả các bệnh nhân đều được phẫu thuật kết xương trong tuần đầu tiên, trong đó, phẫu thuật trong 24 giờ đầu là 81,1%. Kết quả gần sau phẫu thuật: 100% BN liền kỳ đầu vết mổ, ổ gãy xương mác hết di lệch ở 36/37 BN (97,3%), 1 BN còn di lệch ít, 19/21 BN ổ gãy mắt cá trong hết di lệch (90,5%), kỹ thuật kết xương đạt yêu cầu ở 100% BN. Kết quả xa: Không có viêm rò, loét tại chỗ mổ; 100% BN có ổ gãy liền xương và khớp chày mác dưới được cố định vững, xương sên về vị trí giải phẫu. Điểm trung bình AOFAS là 92,92 ± 6,85 điểm (73 - 100 điểm); 27 BN đạt kết quả tốt, 8 BN đạt loại khá và 2 BN đạt trung bình, không có kết quả kém. Không phát hiện biến chứng gãy vít cố định khớp chày mác dưới. Kết luận: Phẫu thuật kết xương bên trong là một phương pháp an toàn và hiệu quả trong điều trị gãy Dupuytren.
SO SÁNH TỶ LỆ CÓ THAI CHUYỂN PHÔI ĐÔNG LẠNH GIỮA 2 NHÓM TRƯỞNG THÀNH NOÃN BẰNG GNRH ĐỒNG VẬN SO VỚI HCG
Authors: Hoàng Thị Thanh Thuỷ , Dương Hồng Oanh , Hồ Sỹ Hùng , Trịnh Thế Sơn
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: So sánh tỷ lệ có thai sau chuyển phôi đông lạnh giữa hai nhóm trưởng thành noãn bằng GnRH đồng vận so với hCG. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu thuần tập hồi cứu phân tích 219 chu kỳ chuyển phôi trữ lạnh tại Trung tâm Hỗ trợ Sinh sản Quốc gia từ 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020. Kết quả: Bệnh nhân (BN) nhóm GnRHa có số noãn thu được cao hơn so với nhóm hCG (22,9 ± 8,8 so với 16,8 ± 5,8); số noãn trưởng thành MII trung bình cao hơn (17,5 ± 8,4 so với 13,5 ± 5,0); số phôi trung bình cao hơn (9,3 ± 5,3 so với 6,2 ± 3,7). Tuy nhiên, tỷ lệ noãn trưởng thành MII (77,3% ở nhóm GnRHa so với 81,5% ở nhóm hCG) và tỷ lệ thụ tinh (72,2% ở nhóm GnRHa so với 74,7% ở nhóm hCG) là tương đương. Kết quả có thai của hai nhóm gây trưởng thành noãn bằng GnRHa và hCG là tương đương nhau: Tỷ lệ có thai (63,7% so với 54,1%), tỷ lệ thai lâm sàng (50,1% so với 45%) và tỷ lệ thai diễn tiến (44,5% so với 39,4%). Kết luận: Gây trưởng thành noãn bằng GnRHa không ảnh hưởng đến tỷ lệ có thai trong chu kỳ chuyển phôi đông lạnh. Tỷ lệ có thai sau chuyển phôi đông lạnh ở nhóm trưởng thành noãn bằng GnRH đồng vận và hCG tương đương nhau.
NGHIÊN CỨU MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM SIÊU ÂM KHỚP VAI ĐỘNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH VIÊM DÍNH KHỚP VAI
Authors: Nguyễn Huy Thông , Lê Hòa Yên , Chan Kannra , Phạm Ngọc Thắng
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát đặc điểm hình ảnh siêu âm động ở người bệnh (NB) viêm dính khớp vai (VDKV). Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 49 NB VDKV điều trị tại Bệnh viện Quân y 103, từ tháng 11/2021 - 6/2023. Kết quả: Dấu hiệu chèn ép trước trên và hạn chế xoay ngoài dương tính ở hầu hết NB VDKV với tỷ lệ lần lượt là 95,92% và 91,84%. Trong đánh giá chèn ép dưới mỏm cùng vai, dấu hiệu siêu âm chèn ép trước trên dương tính với tỷ lệ 95,92%; dấu hiệu Hawkins-Kenedy và Neer dương tính với tỷ lệ lần lượt là 59,18% và 36,73%. Kết luận: Dấu hiệu chèn ép trước trên và hạn chế xoay ngoài trên siêu âm dương tính ở hầu hết NB VDKV. Dấu hiệu chèn ép trước trên dương tính trên siêu âm động có độ nhạy cao hơn các dấu hiệu lâm sàng như Hawkins-Kenedy và Neer trong đánh giá chèn ép dưới mỏm cùng vai ở NB VDKV.
HIỆU QUẢ CHỐNG VIÊM VÀ GIẢM ĐAU CỦA THỦY CHÂM CHẾ PHẨM CHỨA NỌC ONG TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN THOÁI HÓA KHỚP GỐI, VIÊM QUANH KHỚP VAI
Authors: Phạm Hồng Vân , Trần Phương Đông , Nguyễn Bá Quang
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả chống viêm, giảm đau của phương pháp thủy châm chế phẩm chứa nọc ong trên lâm sàng, biến đổi một số chỉ số cytokine, β-endorphin trong máu trên bệnh nhân (BN) thoái hóa khớp gối (THKG), viêm quanh khớp vai (VQKV). Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu thử nghiệm lâm sàng mở, có đối chứng, so sánh trước sau điều trị trên 60 BN THKG, 60 BN VQKV, chia thành hai nhóm: Nhóm nghiên cứu (NC) điều trị thủy châm chế phẩm chứa nọc ong liều 0,0025 mg/kg, nhóm đối chứng (ĐC) điều trị thủy châm vitamin nhóm B kết hợp novocain 3%, liệu trình điều trị 15 ngày. Kết quả: Thủy châm chế phẩm chứa nọc ong (0,0025 mg/kg) có tác dụng giảm đau, cải thiện chức năng vận động, chất lượng cuộc sống trên lâm sàng tốt hơn so với thủy châm vitamin nhóm B kết hợp novocain 3% (p < 0,01 - 0,05); làm tăng β-endorphin, một hóa chất trung gian tham gia vào cơ chế chống đau, đồng thời, làm giảm các cytokine gây viêm (IL-1β và TNF-α), tăng cytokine chống viêm (IL-10), p < 0,001 - 0,01. Kết luận: Thủy châm chế phẩm chứa nọc ong có tác dụng giảm đau, chống viêm trên các chỉ số lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng tốt hơn so với thủy châm vitamin nhóm B kết hợp novocain 3%.
ĐẶC ĐIỂM HÌNH ẢNH TỔN THƯƠNG TRÊN X-QUANG VÀ CẮT LỚP VI TÍNH CỦA BỆNH NHÂN LAO PHỔI MỚI AFB DƯƠNG TÍNH
Authors: Phùng Anh Tuấn , Nguyễn Hồng Hải , Nguyễn Thái Quỳnh Anh
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả và so sánh hình ảnh tổn thương phổi trên X-quang và cắt lớp vi tính (CLVT) ở bệnh nhân (BN) lao phổi mới có AFB dương tính. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu hồi cứu, mô tả cắt ngang trên 155 BN lao phổi mới AFB dương tính được chụp X-quang, CLVT tại Bệnh viện Phạm Ngọc Thạch từ tháng 01/2021 - 9/2022. Mô tả hình ảnh tổn thương và so sánh phát hiện các tổn thương trên X-quang và CLVT. Kết quả: Nam 72,9%; nữ 27,1%; tuổi trung bình là 53,8 ± 18,2. Đa số BN có tổn thương nhiều thùy phổi. Tỷ lệ tổn thương thùy dưới trái trên CLVT nhiều hơn trên X-quang. Các dấu hiệu hình ảnh phát hiện trên CLVT nhiều hơn trên X-quang. Hay gặp nhất là nốt mờ 138 BN (89%) và mảng đông đặc 135 BN (87,1%). Kết luận: CLVT cho hình ảnh chi tiết hơn X-quang trong đánh giá tổn thương phổi ở BN lao mới AFB +.
MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN HỘI CHỨNG CHÂN KHÔNG YÊN Ở BỆNH NHÂN NHỒI MÁU NÃO
Authors: Đỗ Đức Thuần , Phạm Ngọc Thảo , Nguyễn Đức Thuận , Trần Minh Tuân
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát một số yếu tố liên quan đến hội chứng chân không yên (restless legs syndrome - RLS) ở bệnh nhân (BN) nhồi máu não. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả cắt ngang trên 353 BN nhồi máu não điều trị tại Khoa Đột quỵ, Bệnh viện Quân y 103, từ tháng 9/2022 - 11/2023. Kết quả: Hút thuốc, tiền sử gia đình có người thân cấp 1 bị RLS, các vị trí nhồi máu như nhân bèo, đồi thị, nhân đuôi có liên quan đến RLS sau đột quỵ. Trong đó, có 3 yếu tố liên quan độc lập với RLS là: Có người thân cấp 1 bị RLS (OR: 9,145; 95%CI: 1,520 - 55,025; 0,016); tổn thương nhân bèo (OR là 5,103; 95%CI: 2,300 - 11,322; p = 0,000); tổn thương đồi thị (OR: 2,992; 95%CI: 1,208 - 7,415; p = 0,004). Kết luận: Có người thân bị RLS, tổn thương vùng nhân bèo, đồi thị là yếu tố độc lập làm tăng nguy cơ RLS sau đột quỵ.
MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM VÀ KẾT QUẢ PHẪU THUẬT NỘI SOI ĐIỀU TRỊ VIÊM MŨI XOANG TÁI PHÁT SAU PHẪU THUẬT
Authors: Quản Thành Nam , Nghiêm Đức Thuận , Nguyễn Quyết Thắng
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kết quả điều trị viêm mũi xoang mạn tính (VMXMT) tái phát sau phẫu thuật. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả từng trường hợp, có can thiệp trên 37 bệnh nhân (BN) phẫu thuật nội soi (PTNS) điều trị VMXMT tái phát sau phẫu thuật tại Bệnh viện Quân y 103, từ tháng 3/2022 - 11/2023. Kết quả: BN không tái khám và chăm sóc theo định kỳ chiếm tỷ lệ tái phát cao (67,6%); VMXMT tái phát sau phẫu thuật có đầy đủ các triều chứng của VMXMT, trong đó chảy mũi gặp nhiều nhất (100%); triệu chứng thực thể qua nội soi đa dạng do BN đã được phẫu thuật; trên phim chụp cắt lớp vi tính (CLVT) mũi xoang, có hình ảnh ứ đọng dịch ở các xoang, dầy niêm mạc, polyp mũi và các bất thường khác. Kết quả điều trị: Điểm VAS trung bình của các triệu chứng cơ năng giảm sau 3 tháng có ý nghĩa thống kê, với p < 0,001; sau phẫu thuật 1 tháng chủ yếu kết quả nội soi ở mức khá (75,7%); sau 3 tháng, có 70,3% BN đạt kết quả tốt. Kết luận: PTNS vẫn là phương pháp điều trị hiệu quả đối với VMXMT tái phát sau phẫu thuật. Triệu chứng cơ năng thông qua thang điểm VAS có sự cải thiện đáng kể và khách quan thông qua nội soi cho kết quả tốt sau 3 tháng chiếm 70,3%.
ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF IRON DEFICIENCY AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
Authors: Khan Faran , Ahmed Marriam , Mushtaq Maida , Sajjad Sajjad , Rafique Muhammad Aamir
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Iron deficiency (ID) is a common problem in pregnant women. The primary drivers of anemia in pregnancy are ID, aplastic anemia, a lack of vitamin B12, and vitamin B9. ID is the most widely recognized and can lead to unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. Both ID and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are normal clinical illnesses in pregnant women. Anemia can cause a compromised immune system during pregnancy, leading to negative outcomes including premature birth and premature rupture of membranes. Objective: The objectives of this research are to determine the severity of ID among pregnant women and to check the associated risk factors for ID. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional study in government hospitals in Lahore. The data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Simple random sampling techniques are used, and SPSS is used for data analysis. Results: According to this study, the prevalence of IDA is high. Out of 385 women, 96 are normal, 102 are mild, 129 are moderate, and 58 are anemic. All associated risk factors—level of education, trimester, gravidity, family planning, and animal source food values—were significantly positive. Conclusion: The iron deficiency anemia (IDA) prevalence is high, and risk factors are high among pregnant women: living in rural areas, high gravidity, no family planning, and poor food from animal sources.
Textual Analysis of Media Propaganda in Local News Surrounding Post-Election Threats in Nigeria
Authors: Suemo Jacob Shagbaor , Eneh Omale Gloria , Kusugh Ternenge
Published: March 2024

Media propaganda has been a common tool for political actors to influence public perception and opinion. In the aftermath of the 2023 general elections exercise held in Nigeria, the issue of post-election threats dominated local news coverage. This study has made use of textual analysis approach to analyse the media propaganda in local news surrounding post-election threats in Nigeria and the implications of such propaganda on the receiving audience. The study was anchored on the Media Framing Theory and is supported by the Agenda Setting Theory. A textual analysis of selected local news stories was conducted to identify dominant themes and the framing of the post-election threats from four online newspapers. The research showed that media propaganda played a significant role in shaping the public discourse and framing the post-election threats in Nigeria. From textual analytical submissions, the study concluded that when unchecked, media agenda and framing unnecessarily heat up the polity, deepen misunderstanding and inspire anarchy.
Fahreddin Râzî’nin Şefaat Konusunda Mu'tezile Eleştirisi
Authors: ERTUĞRUL Yakup
Published: February 2024

Şefaat konusunda itikadî mezhepler arasında farklı görüşler ve tartışmalar bulunmaktadır. Bu konudaki kelâmî tartışmalar hicrî birinci asra kadar uzanmaktadır. Şefaat konusunda mezhepler arasında farklı anlayışların ortaya çıkmasındaki sebeplerin başında, şefaatin zikredildiği nasların farklı yorumlanması ve şefaatin nasıl gerçekleşeceğinin keyfiyyeti hususundaki ayrıntılar zikredilebilir. Bu çalışmada biz öncelikle Mu'tezile’nin şefaat konusundaki görüşlerini tespit ettik. Daha sonra da Fahreddin Râzî’nin bu konuda Mu’tezile’ye yaptığı eleştirileri ele aldık. Râzî ve Mu'tezile’nin farklı düşündüğü temel konular şunlardır: Mu’tezile, küçük günah işleyenlerin bağışlanacağını, büyük günah işleyenlerin ise şefaat vesilesi ile bağışlanmayacağı görüşü ile şefaati ahirette sadece derecenin yükselmesi olarak kabul eder. Râzî ise Ehl-i Sünnet'in görüşüne katılarak Mu'tezile'nin bu görüşlerine karşı çıkarak, şefaati hem derecenin yükselmesi hem de büyük günah işleyen müminlerin bağışlanması şeklinde kabul eder. Ona göre şefaat, günah işlememiş müminlerin derecesini artırırken, günahkâr olanların da cezalarını düşürme işlevine sahiptir. Râzî, şefaati tamamen Allah'ın iradesine bağlı bir lütuf olarak görürken; Mu'tezile ise büyük günah işleyen müminlerin Allah'ın adalet ve va’d ve’l-vaîd prensipleri gereği cezalandırılması gerektiği görüşündedir. Bu görüşleri ile Râzî’nin Ehl-i Sünnet çizgisinde olduğu anlaşılmaktadır.
How to convince decision makers to invest in limb preservation
Authors: Chandra Venita , Manji Karim , Neville Richard
Published: February 2024

Limb preservation is a multifactorial challenge that is often limited by financial resources. Those deciding where to invest financial resources within health systems need to be made aware of the importance of adequately funding limb preservation activities and supports.
Challenges to and opportunities for limb preservation in rural and remote communities
Authors: Caul Jeremy , Najafi Bijan
Published: February 2024

Lead author Jeremy Caul serves 33 remote Indigenous communities—28 of which are fly-ins—whose combined populations equal more than 30,000 people. Currently these communities have documented rates of diabetes in close to 25% of the population. The rates of amputation are four to seven times the provincial (Ontario) average. This article presents work that is being done to identify specific barriers to limb preservation in this region, as well as the opportunities and strengths that Indigenous communities share.
Case study: Successful limb salvage combining revascularization surgery with an advanced acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in treating multiple non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
Authors: Saleh Asem , Costa Idevania , Gratzer Paul F.
Published: February 2024

The number of people with diabetes is increasing each year and is projected to reach 439 million by 2030. Up to 25% are expected to have non-healing foot ulcers. Even with revascularization and best standard wound care practices, significant challenges remain in healing DFUs and avoiding amputations. This report features a case study of a patient with diabetes with multiple non-healing necrotic lesions on both feet. After amputation of the left foot was necessary, a new approach using a combination of revascularization and an advanced acellular dermal matrix (ADM), developed by the 3rd author, was successfully used to preserve the right foot.
الدور الوسيط للتعلم التنظيمي في تعزيز العلاقة بين المرونة الاستراتيجية وتحقيق الأداء العالي دراسة استطلاعية تحليلية لآراء عينة من موظفي دائرة صحة كربلاء المقدسة
Authors: امانة Ahmed , الحكيم Layla , فاضل Alaa , سلطان Suad
Published: February 2024

هدف البحث الى الكشف عن طبيعة الدور الوسيط للتعلم التنظيمي في العلاقة بين المرونة الاستراتيجية والأداء العالي، اذ تمثلت مشكلة البحث الفكرية بالتساؤل الرئيس هل للمرونة الستراتيجية تأثير في تحقيق الأداء العالي من خلال الدور الوسيط للتعلم التنظيمي؟ والذي على اساسه اثيرت تساؤلات فرعية يمكن عن طريقها التوصل للحلول المناسبة. فيما تجلت مشكلة الدراسة الميدانية للحاجة الطارئة للاستجابة لتداعيات جائحة كورونا عن طريق ملاكات تتمتع بالمرونه الكافية لتحقق الأداء المطلوب منها لعبور هذه الازمة واستدامة ذلك الأداء عن طريق التعلم التنظيمي بمختلف انواعه. وتجلت اهمية البحث من اهمية ميدان التطبيق الذي اصبح بحاجة الى توفير مختلف الحلول للنهوض بواقع الأداء الصحي وتطويره، اذ طبّق البحث في دائرة صحة كربلاء على عيّنة عشوائية قوامها (37) موظفاً من ملاكها الاداري والطبي، بالاعتماد على استمارة استبيان. إذ استخدم مجموعة من الاساليب الاحصائية لتحليل البيانات منها معامل الارتباط البسيط (بيرسون) وتحليل ANOVA واختبار (Sobel) عن طريق استخدام البرنامج الاحصائي SPSS V.25. اذ توصّل البحث لمجموعة استنتاجات ومن أهمها وجود علاقة ارتباط وتأثير طردية ذات دلالة معنوية بين متغيرات البحث، فضلاً عن وجود تأثير غير مباشر ذو دلالة معنوية للتعلم التنظيمي في العلاقة بين المرونة الاستراتيجية والأداء العالي. واستناداً الى ما توصّل اليه البحث من استنتاجات، استطاع الباحثين بلْورة عدداً من التوصيات لتحسين مستويات الأداء والاستجابة لازمة كوفيد 19 ومن اهمها زيادة الاهتمام بالتعلم التنظيمي على مستوى الدائرة مجتمع البحث كونه يمثل الأساس الحقيقي لتعزيز وتحسين مرونة وأداء مواردها البشرية (ملاكاتها الادارية والطبية) على حد سواء.
دراسة جدوى لحالة مشروع اسمنت في السليمانية في ظل مناخ الاستثمار في العراق
Authors: طيب عثمان  , امنة محمد فخري
Published: February 2024

تتأثر نتائج دراسات الجدوى بعوامل عديدة منها داخلية  وخارجية وهنا عوامل مناخ الاستثمار تمثل العوامل الخارجية  التي تؤثر في مقدار الكلف والارباح الخاصة بالمشروع الاستثماري وهو مايرتكز علية قرار الاستثمار اما بالرفض او الاستمرار بالمشروع ؛ و من خلال نتائج البحث تبين ان مشروع الاسمنت يعتبر مشروعا ناجحا الا ان تدهور مناخ الاستثمار ادى الى اعاقة تنفيذه وبسبب الصعوبات التي يواجهها المستثمر اسهمت في تاخير تنفيذ المشروع حيث تم من خلال البحث دراسة مدى تاثير المناخ الاستثماري الحالي في العراق في دراسة جدوى المشروع. واهم ما اوصى به البحث وضع سياسات استثمارية ذات اهداف ممكنة التحقيق اضافة الى وضع قوانين واضحة وقابلة للتطبيق لكي تسهم في خلق مناخ استثماري جيد وتسهم في انجاح دراسات الجدوى، وتحد من الروتين الاداري وعوائق الاستثمار الاخرى التي تتسبب في زيادة تكاليف المشروع الاستثماري وبالتالي تنعكس في نتائج دراسات الجدوى.
Bullying Risk Survey in Elementary Schools
Authors: Aqielasyifa Qaireen , Mulyani Winda Nur , Siswanto Joko
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the act of bullying and how to prevent it at SAI Palembang. This research uses quantitative descriptive research with a survey approach. This research was conducted by conducting observations using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation conducted at SAI Palembang in September 2022-February 2023. The questionnaire used is a list of 8 questions and observation there are 14 questions that have been tested previously on other students. The sample of this study was 18 SAI Palembang students from grades 3-6. The data analysis used was descriptive statistical analysis with data presentation using the percentage of bullying actions. Bullying carried out by students, namely mocking and hitting, which is 83%, and the smallest percentage is that the treatment is carried out repeatedly, which is 22%. From the results of the questionnaire on 18 students in grades 3 to 6, it can be concluded that indications of bullying actions exist in SAI Palembang, but this cannot be said to be a bullying incident because the main characteristics of bullying in the form of actions carried out intentionally by someone on another person repeatedly were not found. Bullying is disruptive in nature to other people because of the impact of negative behavior which is now popular among society, causing discomfort to other people or victims of bullying. Knowing the factors that support bullying behavior needs to be considered.
Inclusive Growth through the Coco Chemical Industry: From Coconuts to High-Value Products
Authors:   National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines  DOST Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City 1631  Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University,  Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Dayrit Fabian
Published: February 2024

The Philippines can only reduce poverty by addressing the root of poverty and the coconut sector is among the poorest. At the same time, the coconut sector offers the greatest potential to attain the goal of inclusive growth by providing the jobs and spurring agricultural and industrial development that are sustainable. To achieve this, the coconut industry should diversify horizontally by effective intercropping and integrate vertically by improving upstream raw material production and downstream high-value products. At the center of these efforts of vertical integration and horizontal diversification is the coconut fanner. Measures to redress the social, economic, and political injustices, which the coconut farmers have suffered, should be prioritized. The copra-based industry should be phased out and replaced with technology that can effect the full value recovery of the coconut. The shift away from copra towards integrated processing will enable full processing of the coconut and higher quality of product. However, this will require larger investments in processing centers, which should be strategically located for cheaper transport of coconuts from the farm, as well as transport to downstream factories. The costs of transport and logistics have to be considered. Value-adding processes for fatty acids and methyl esters should be promoted to raise earnings from the coconut. The strategy for the Philippine coconut industry must be comprehensive and must consider measures at various levels: the coconut farmer, the local level, the oil mills and processors, the cocochemical industry, government intervention and support, and S&T initiatives. A number of coconut federations and industry groups have proposed that the Coco Levy Funds be used for the benefit of the coconut fanners and the revitalization of the coconut sector.
Inclusive Growth through the Coco Chemical Industry: From Coconuts to High-Value Products
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research  University of the Philippines Diliman, Martinez Iris Ann
Published: February 2024

In many countries, manufacturing is seen to play a critical role in the economy. From the social science, science and engineering perspectives, various literature have pointed out that the positive effect of manufacturing goes beyond the output and the employment that it creates. In addition to the direct results of manufacturing, there is an indirect impact specifically in terms of supporting the jobs in the other sectors. With the importance of manufacturing from many perspectives, all with the aim of developing manufacturing for national progress and economic prosperity, a question pertinent to explore is, "what will it take for a country to have a competitive and sustainable manufacturing industry?" The main proposition of this research is to look at the manufacturing industry as analogue of its smaller counterparts of manufacturing organizations. Specifically, this research proposes (1) to manage our country's manufacturing industry as a large chain of institutions and organizations that have the aim of providing products or component goods to the local and global market; (2) to structure the internal chain within the manufacturing industry such that the industry will possess the characteristic of flexibility to arrive at different products that will be demanded by the market at any time; and (3) to highlight that the manufacturing industry should be "self-supporting" which can be done if the profits or rewards of manufacturing at the different points of the supply chain can be re-invested for generating scientific and practical knowledge that will be the seed resource, i.e., raw material, for future manufacturing. Through case studies, this paper illustrates how different countries that possess characteristics reflective of integrated activities for manufacturing, are able to direct their manufacturing industries to highly contribute to their national development.
Strategic Sourcing Options for Ensuring Raw Material Supply for the Philippine Food Manufacturing Sector
Authors:   Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, College of  Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Mojica Loida , Madamba Jeanette Angeline ,   Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, College of  Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Ramirez Paul Joseph ,   Department of Economics, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Published: February 2024

This paper presents the raw material sourcing issues of the Philippine food-manufacturing sector, the sourcing practices adopted by selected food manufacturing companies, and the strategic options available to food manufacturing firms. Raw material sourcing is one of the most important issues besetting the food-manufacturing sector. There are volume, cost, quality and sustainability concerns in this sector. These issues were brought about by the generally weak agricultural base of the country coupled with climate changes contributing to shortages of local raw materials and dependence on the foreign suppliers. Several strategic options are available to the local food-manufacturing firm with contract growership as one model proven to be a viable option to ensure raw material supply. Sourcing from foreign markets is inevitable because of the demand for processed products for which raw materials are not available locally. In addition, this is a good strategy in addressing raw material shortages. Food companies are moving towards more sustainable raw material sourcing strategies, putting more emphasis on their long-term relationship with raw material suppliers and how these suppliers will be benefitted in the long-run.
Pemuridan dalam Perjanjian Baru: Sebuah Eksplorasi Teologi Biblika tentang Pemuridan Wanita dalam Injil Markus
Authors: Baitanu Victor
Published: March 2024

Tidak begitu banyak orang yang berbicara tentang pemuridan Wanita, bahkan para teolog Indonesia yang menulis tentang Pemuridan tidak satupun yang membahas tentang pemuridan Wanita dalam Perjanjian Baru, dalam kaitan dengan Injil Markus. Sebab latar belakang Perjanjian Baru juga tidak memposisikan Wanita sebagaimana lazimnya laki-laki, dan dengan demikian mengabaikan para murid wanita dalam konteks pelayanan Yesus, bahkan ada yang mengatakan bahwa karena Yesus tidak pernah menahbiskan seorang perempuan menjadi Rasul, namun disisi lain Wanita juga dianggap tidak layak karena tugas dan tanggungjawabnya adalah untuk mengandung anak, mengurus rumah tangga dan sebagainya. Untuk membahas tema ini penulis menggunakan pendekataan kualitatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengedukasi para hamba Tuhan terkait cara pandang teologi dalam hal kedudukan Wanita dalam pelayanan. Melalui  penelitian ini  penulis  menemukan bahwa meskipun Pemuridan Wanita dalam Perjanjian Baru tidak begitu banyak orang yang mengamati hal tersebut, akan tetapi hal ini  diajarkan oleh kitab Suci bahwa para murid Wanita mengikuti Yesus mulai dari awal pelayanannya sampai pada penderitaan, kematian (mereka mengetahui tempat pemakaman), menyaksikan bahwa Yesus bangkit dari kematian. Perjanjian Lama meskipun tidak begitu banyak Wanita yang menjadi pemimpin dalam hal keagamaan tetapi bukan berarti tidak ada. Sebab ada Wanita yang kepadanya Tuhan berbicara; misalnya seorang nabiah bernama Debora, Hulda. Dengan demikian terlihat bahwa Tuhan tidak hanya berbicara kepada nabi laki-laki tetapi juga kepada nabiah, demikian juga Perjanjian Baru, bahkan sejarah mencatat bahwa para Wanita juga terlibat dalam penyalinan kitab Suci.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI EKONOMI KREATIF MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING KELAS IX SMP NEGERI 1 PASARIBU TOBING
Authors: Gorat Hotnida Masdiana
Published: February 2024

This research aims to investigate methods to enhance the learning outcomes of creative economic subjects among 9th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Pasaribu Tobing through the implementation of a problem-based learning model. The research findings indicate an improvement in student engagement throughout the stages of the Problem-Based Learning model in the subject of Social Sciences (Creative Economics), with nearly all types of activities exceeding 70% from Cycle I to Cycle II. Student learning outcomes showed improvement with the utilization of problem-based learning models. The increase in learning outcomes is evident from the rise in the number of participants achieving the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM), which increased by 24.14%. The average learning outcomes score was 69.66 in Cycle I, which increased to 80.69 in Cycle II. Furthermore, students' responses and attitudes towards the implemented problem-based learning model were highly positive.
INVESTIGATION OF INHIBITORY EFFECT OF THE RASPBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT (Rubus idaeus L.) ON CORROSION OF COPPER IN 3% NaCl SOLUTION
Authors: Kasapović Dejana , Korać Fehim , Bikić Farzet
Published: February 2024

The paper presents an examination of the possibility of applying raspberry fruit extract (Rubus idaeus L.) as a green inhibitor of general corrosion of copper in 3% NaCl. Raspberry fruits (Rubus idaeus L.) sort Polka was collected from the Starposle near Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Raspberry fruit extracts in ethanol were obtained by the Soxhlet extraction and the ultrasonic method. By UV/VIS spectrophotometry analysis, a significant content of polyphenols was found in the raspberry fruit extracts. Due to the great importance of gallic acid, the concentration of gallic acid was also determined using liquid chromatography. Corrosion testing of copper by the DC techniques was performed on a measuring device consisting of an electrochemical cell and a potentiostat/galvanostat, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements were performed using a potentiostat/galvanostat. Results obtained by the DC technique (by the method of Tafel extrapolation) prove that the corrosion rate decreases in the presence of the raspberry fruit extract. Tests performed by the method of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy prove that the tested extracts slow down the kinetics of the corrosion process, which is visible through the increase in resistance. The results of the conducted tests prove that in an aggressive medium, such as a 3% NaCl solution, Polka raspberry fruit extract can be used as an inhibitor of copper’s corrosion.
Participación infantil una estrategia social para el fortalecimiento de la autonomía en las infancias
Authors: Castiblanco Gil Lina Marcela , Diaz Cifuentes Mónica Ximena , Gómez Nubia Marcela
Published: March 2024

La autonomía es esencial para el desarrollo humano, ya que permite el pensamiento crítico, la reflexión y fortalece el auto concepto, además de fomentar la toma de decisiones responsables. Este proyecto busca promover la participación infantil como una estrategia para impulsar la autonomía en la Comuna Uno del municipio de Soacha. 
Para desarrollar este proyecto, se abordó un enfoque cualitativo utilizando el diseño de Investigación-Acción Participativa y basándose en el paradigma socio crítico, este enfoque permitió una comprensión profunda de la población a la que se impactó.
 En la fase inicial de investigación, se ha identificado una carencia en el reconocimiento sobre infancia, participación infantil, autonomía, derechos y deberes, en respuesta, se han realizado talleres pedagógicos por medio de los cuales se fortalezca la participación y la autonomía. Los resultados abordan la importancia de empoderar a la población infantil y sus familias mediante iniciativas que promuevan la autonomía, el crecimiento personal, y el reconocimiento de sus derechos y deberes. Además, se busca que los niños desarrollen el pensamiento crítico en su entorno.
Mejora de los procesos curriculares para la autorregulación del programa profesional de Educación Física de la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
Authors: Torres Vásquez Charles Pastor , Martinez Garcia Regina Terezzina , Flores Coronado Miriam Liliana , Vásquez García Pedro Alipio
Published: March 2024

El presente trabajo buscó encontrar una relación entre la mejora de los procesos curriculares en el proceso de autorregulación de la escuela de educación física de la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Por ello, gracias a la revisión de las propuestas de los modelos de autorregulación se pudo aplicar una propuesta de mejora, cuyos resultados evidencian una leve influencia significativa de las mejoras en los procesos curriculares en la actividad de autorregulación, ya que él se haya una relación positiva en relación de las actividades de autorregulación de la escuela en mención considerando que se obtuvo un valor promedio de 3.61. Con ello, se propone generar espacios de capacitación y sensibilización.
STUDI TENTANG KEPUASAN KONSUMEN YANG DIPENGARUHI OLEH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN HARGA
Authors: Putra Arif Rachman , Darmawan Didit , Arifin Samsul , Mardikaningsih Rahayu , Sinambela Ella Anastasya , Retnowati Eli , Lestari Utami Puji
Published: February 2024

The development of the times has brought society to a more modern direction, including in terms of beauty care. Therefore, it is not surprising to meet the community's need for this, more and more skincare clinics are found competing with each other to satisfy their consumers. With this phenomenon, this study was conducted to find out and prove that consumer satisfaction is caused by product quality and skincare prices. The explanatory research method was chosen for this study. The sample was obtained by accidental sampling technique so that there were 80 respondents. These 80 respondents met the criteria because they had visited and used products from one of the skincare clinics in Mojokerto City. This survey was conducted to observe and find out the opinions of consumers about their satisfaction based on product quality and price. This study requires primary data from 80 respondents, therefore the questions/statements in the questionnaire will be compiled. After data from 80 respondents have been collected and all meet the requirements, data tabulation, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and coefficient of determination test will be carried out using SPSS 26 for windows. It is known that the results of his research prove that product quality can have an effect on consumer satisfaction with significant results. Furthermore, for the price is also the same, can affect customer satisfaction significantly. It was also found that both (product quality and price) can affect consumer satisfaction with significant results.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN KEUANGAN, SIKAP KEUANGAN DAN KEPRIBADIAN TERHADAP PERILAKU KEUANGAN PADA PELAKU UMKM KAIN TENUN RONGKONG
Authors: Maulidsa Qadyannu  , Hety Budiyanti  , Nurman
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine how the influence of financial knowledge, financial attitudes, and personality on financial management behavior in Rongkong woven fabric MSME actors. The type of research used in this study is a quantitative approach. The population in this study was a woven fabric craft center in Rongkong Village, North Luwu Regency with 80 people and all of them were taken as samples. Data collection techniques in research are library research, observation, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistics with the help of the SPSS version 26 software program. The results of this study indicate that financial knowledge has no effect on financial management actors, while financial attitudes and personality have a significant effect on financial management actors on Rongkong woven fabric MSME actors.
PENGARUH PENGALAMAN BELANJA ONLINE DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG DI TIKTOK SHOP (STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS KRISTEN INDONESIA TORAJA)
Authors: Katampanan Soma Edy , Althon Pongtuluran  , Astriwati Biringkanae
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of shopping experience and consumer trust on repurchasing intentions in the TikTok Shop application, a study conducted on management students at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja. The research method used is quantitative research with a sampling technique that is a saturated sample and obtained a total sample of 55 respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using multiple linear regression and the data was processed with the help of the SPSS (Statistics Program For Social Science) statistical application. The results showed that the online shopping experience had a significant positive effect on repurchase intention with a sig value of 0.00<0.05 and the trust variable had a significant effect on repurchase intention with a sig value of 0.03<0.05. Simultaneously, online shopping experience and trust influence repurchase intention with a sig value of 0.00<0.05. It is important for Tiktok Shop managers to maintain consumer confidence in order to increase consumer surplus every year
Pelaksanaan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SDN 03 Tanjuang Gadang Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota
Authors: Siska Hafni Yulia , Iswantir Iswantir , Arifmiboy Arifmiboy , Wati Salmi
Published: February 2024

Latarbelakang penelitian ini dilakukan adalah kurangnya semangat siswa dalam belajar dan rendahnya tingkat pemahaman  dalam menyerap materi pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di SD N 03 Tajuang Gadang. Tujuan daripada penelitian ini yakni guna mengetahui pelaksanaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam materi zikir dan doa setelah shalat kelas III di SDN 03 Tanjuang Gadang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif jenis deskriptif, dengan menggunakan informan kunci yakni guru mata pelajaran PAI dan informan pendukungnya yakni siswa kelas III dan kepala sekolah SDN 03 Tanjuang Gadang. Dalam mengumpulkan data penulis menggunakan data observasi dan wawancara. Guna menguji absahnya data maka digunakan triangulasi sumber, yakni dengan mengkomparasi hasil wawancara yang dilakukan pada informan pendukung dan informan kunci dengan hasil pengamatan secara langsung oleh penulis. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bawah pelaksanaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw pada pembelajaran pendidikan agama Islam kelas III belum dilakukan dengan maksimal, pelaksanaan belum sesuai dengan langkah-langkah yang digunakan. Kendala dalam pelaksanaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam, bahwa guru belum bisa menerapkan model pembelajaran yang dipakai dengan sempurna.

Abstract

The background of this research is the lack of enthusiasm of students in learning and the low level of understanding in absorbing the subject matter of Islamic Religious Education at SD N 03 Tajuang Gadang. The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model in Islamic Religious Education subjects for remembrance and prayer after class III prayer at SDN 03 Tanjuang Gadang. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, using key informants namely PAI subject teachers and supporting informants, namely third grade students and the principal of SDN 03 Tanjuang Gadang. In collecting data the author uses observation and interview data. In order to test the validity of the data, source triangulation was used, namely by comparing the results of interviews conducted on supporting informants and key informants with the results of direct observations by the author. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model in Islamic religious education class III has not been carried out optimally, the implementation has not been in accordance with the steps used. The obstacle in implementing the Jigsaw type cooperative learning model in Islamic Religious Education learning is that teachers have not been able to apply the learning model used perfectly.
GENDER EQUITY: EXAMINATION OF THE LAW RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN UGANDA
Authors: Jackline Asiimwe
Published: February 2024

The main aim of this study is to find out how the existing legislation can adequately address the challenge of gender inequality in employment of women in Uganda. The violations of women’s employment rights originate in the virtually universal history of unequal power relations between men and women. The findings of the study are that the existing regulatory framework on employment in Uganda though adequate, its enforcement is still a challenge. Major emphasis has been directed towards the use of gender-neutral non-sexist language whereas other factors that interfere with the regime have remained unchanged. The study further makes significant findings that gender inequality in the workplace takes many forms namely; denial of maternity leave, unequal pay, wrongful dismissal, denial of maternity leave, discrimination at work, sexual harassment, among others. The denial of such rights perpetuates gender inequality in the field of employment. The study makes relevant recommendations namely; strategic litigation, enforcement of existing laws, affirmative action, mainstreaming gender in employment sector and reform of traditional beliefs among others.
The Legal Framework for Women in the Police in Uganda – Existing Structures, Options for Improvement to Ensure a More Efficient Role of Women
Authors: Nabawanda Violla
Published: February 2024

The paper explores the meaning of gender equity and equality in ensuring gender mainstreaming and women’s active participation in governance, rule of law and decision making processes. The paper makes an inquiry into the specific legal, policy and strategic framework that provides for gender mainstreaming in the Uganda police specifically focusing on women’s role within the Uganda Police Force. Further, the paper provides an insight on the challenges faced by women serving in Uganda’s police force. Lastly, the paper provides recommendations that can be put in place to ensure and enable women play a more efficient role while serving in the Uganda police force.
EXAMINATION OF GENDER EQUALITY COMPLIANCE UNDER THE RWANDAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: UMUTONIWASE Rosette
Published: February 2024

This research investigated the position of Gender Equality in the Rwandan Legal Framework. The general objective of this study was to identify the challenges that impede the effective implementation of the principle of Gender Equality in Rwanda. The research concludes that over the past 25 years, Rwanda has achieved impressive progress in establishing legal and policy frameworks that support the principle of gender equality. The research reveals that there is still a lack of compliance with the effective implementation of the principle of gender equality in practice, along with some persistent legal challenges. The research recommends that the remaining gaps in the law should be amended to uphold the principle of gender equality. There is a need to improve the awareness of the true principle of Gender Equality to reduce the existing stereotypes in the community.
Gender equality in the context of transitional justice in DRC: state of play of legal reforms
Authors: Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili
Published: February 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced violents conflits since the mid of 1990s. From 1996 to date, the country is grappling with more than 250 armed groups located in its eastern part. The same dynamics becomes is nascent in the western part. The war that occurred from 1998 to 2003 has been described as the deadliest conflict after the World Word II. To date, the activism of armed groups increased the number of victims whose majority is constituted by women and children in the provinces of North-Kivu, South-Kivu and Ituri. The transitional justice process entrenched in 2003 with the creation of the truth and reconciliation commission to deal with the war legacy has not yielded expected results. The TRC was abruptly removed form the 2006 constitution as an institution to support democracy. In this jeopardy, women and children are still importantly affected: displacement, rapes and other human rights violations alike. How does one address issues of women victims within a society dominated by the patriarchy?