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Evaluation Of The Connection Between Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta, Interleukin-10 And Alanine Aminotransferase Levels And Treatment In Naive Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
Authors: Balasar Barış , Erayman İbrahim
Published: February 2022

Patients with naive CHC were included in the study. All of the patients were genotype 1b and all of them were treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin combined. 43 people were included in the patient group and 43 people in the control group. Of the patients in both the patient and control groups, 23 were male and 20 were female. The mean age of the patient group was 49.54±13.02, and the mean age of the control group was 47.98±14.1. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), TNF-alpha, TGF-beta, IL-10 values were studied in the patient and control groups. To measure TNF-alpha, TGF-beta and IL-10 values, 10 cc of venous blood was taken into biochemistry tubes containing paraffin. Blood was centrifuged at 5000 rpm for 5 minutes. These procedures were carried out within 1 hour. After centrifugation, the serums placed in the Eppendorf tube were stored in a deep freezer at -80 degrees until the study day. Serum cytokine levels were measured by ELISA method according to kit procedures. Levels of Human TNF-alpha (DIAsource TNF-alpha - ELISA Kit), Human IL-10 (DIAsource IL-10-ELISA Kit), Human TGF-beta ELISA-Multispecies TGF-beta kit) in the patient group at 0. 12. And it was studied from serum samples at week 48 and from a single serum sample in the control group. Values detected in serum samples were recorded as pg/ml. Serum ALT values in the patient and control groups were routinely studied in the biochemistry laboratory of our hospital. Combined treatment was started in the case group and the patients were evaluated in terms of response to the treatment at the 12th and 48th weeks. They were divided into 2 groups as responding and non-responsive to treatment. TNF-alpha, TGF-beta and IL-10 serum cytokine values of these two groups were 0-12 weeks, 12-48 weeks and 0-48. Pairwise comparisons were made within weeks. Finally, cytokine values at 0, 12, 48 weeks were compared with ALT. Spearman's correlation test was used for statistical analysis. The limit of significance was taken as p<0.05 in the interpretations. SPSS (version: 17.0) package program was used for statistical analysis. A statistical difference was found in serum TNF-alpha, TGF-beta and IL-10 serum cytokine values in patients who responded to treatment.
The Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Capsule Formation around Silicone Implant in Rats
Authors: TUTAK FATMA NİLAY , KARAALTIN Mehmet Veli , USLU Ünal
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: Capsular contracture is a common adverse effect of breast augmentation and reconstruction surgeries. In the present study we evaluate the effect of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the capsular structure following breast implant surgery. Materials and Methods: Included in the study were 16 female Wistar-Albino rats, who were divided randomly into two groups. Silicone implants were placed subcutaneously in the pectoral region of the animals in the sham group, while 1 cc of approximately 40 million adipose tissue-derived stem cells were injected into the suture gap after the placement of silicone implants in the experimental group. All experimental animals were re-operated under the same conditions at postoperative week 12 and the implants were removed. All operations were performed by the same surgeon. The capsular structure that had formed around the implants was examined volumetrically and immunohistochemically. Results: Immunohistochemically, the presence of a thick fibrous capsule and prominent procollagen in the periphery was detected in the control group, while capsular staining was noted in the experimental group, wherein thin collagen fibers were organized with the appearance of loose connective tissue, while procollagen staining was lighter and scattered. A volumetric comparison revealed the mean capsule volume to be statistically significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. Conclusion: The administration of adipose tissue-derived stem cells resulted in the development of a soft capsule and the formation of new vessels around the implant, and so is likely to have effects that may reduce the development of capsular contracture following breast silicone implant surgery.
Cancer Screening Tests, Diagnostic Methods and Cancer Vaccines
Authors: Polat Gizem , Yılmaz Hatice Kübra , Yıldırım Maviş Çiğdem
Published: February 2022

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in the world, observed with the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in any part of the body. Early diagnosis with screening programs in individuals with no suspicion of cancer or with the precancerous is important in terms of increasing the quality of life of the patient and taking precautions against the risks that may occur in the future. Early diagnosis of cancer using various diagnostic methods increases the success of treatment. Immunotherapy methods that strengthen the immune system and initiate a new era in anticancer therapy are used in the treatment. This method involves changing a patient's immune cells using biotechnology. Cancer vaccines are one of the therapeutic methods that are frequently studied recently and can develop a clinical response that can completely cure the disease. The vaccine creates an antitumor immune response in individuals with cancer, prevents cancer-causing viruses and infections, and reduces the risk of cancer development in some high-risk individuals.
Helicobacter pylori Prevalence in Patients Who Underwent Endoscopy in Our Region
Authors: ACER Ömer , Özüdoğru Osman , Yülek Özden
Published: February 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate Helicobacter pylori positivity frequency in endoscopic biopsies of patients who admitted to Siirt Training and Research Hospital, and its relation with seasonal changes, age and gender factors Methods: Endoscopy and pathology evaluation reports from patients who had endoscopy for various reasons between January 2017 and January 2021 were reviewed in this study.The frequency of H. pylori infection were assessed based on gender, age group and season. The patients were classified as (-) none, (+) mild, (++) moderate, (+++) severe positivity using the Sydney classification. Results: A total of 2065 patients (45.8%% males, 54.2%% females) who had biopsies were included. Mean age was found as 39.0 ± 16.936 years (range 13-90 years). H. pylori positivity was detected as 52.15% (1077), while negativity was 47.8% (988). There was no statistically significant difference between the two sexes in terms of H. pylori frequencies. The highest rate of H. pylori positivity was found in the 15-30 age group (66.27%) and the lowest rate in the 61-90 age group (31.48%) in the age groups. Statistical significance was observed in terms of H. pylori frequencies among age groups (p< 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in terms of total H. pylori frequencies between the seasons (p> 0.05). Conclusion: As a result, the frequency of H. pylori was found to be 52.15%. Due to the high rate of H. pylori positivity in our region, we think that it is a serious public health problem that still needs to be addressed in terms of the diseases it is associated with.
Investigation Of Low Back Pain Knowledge Level And Attitudes And Behaviors Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Students
Authors: ÜNAL Ayşe , ALTUĞ Şeref Duhan , ALTUĞ Filiz
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Background and aim: Students’ awareness of low back pain should be increased in undergraduate education in order to increase their ability to use evidence-based practices while undertaking the treatment of patients with low back pain. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels of low back pain and their beliefs and attitudes towards low back pain, and to investigate the relationship between knowledge level and beliefs-attitudes of senior physiotherapy students. Materials and methods: A total of 235 students (153 females, 82 males) from Pamukkale University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation who received training in Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation Clinical Practice were included. The knowledge levels of the students about low back pain were determined by the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LBPKQ). Their orientation in the treatment of low back pain was evaluated with the Physiotherapists' Attitudes and Beliefs Questionnaire about Low Back Pain (PABS-PT-TR). Results: The mean age of the students was 22.78±1.96 years. LBPKQ mean was 19.25±3.05. The mean biomedical orientation sub-dimension of the PABS-PT-TR questionnaire was 32.45±4.83 points, and mean biopsychosocial orientation sub-dimension was 23.14±4.13 points. There was no statistically significant relationship between LBPKQ and PABS-PT-TR sub-dimensions (p>0.05). Conclusion: Attitudes and behaviors of students about low back pain were mostly related to body structure and functions. However, it is important to evaluate and treat the patient not only from a biological point of view but also from a biopsychosocial point of view in order to achieve success in the treatment of low back pain.
International Community Organising
Authors: Beck Dave , Purcell Rod
Published: February 2022

This book is the first to explore the diverse history of community organising, telling stories of how it developed, its successes and failures, and the lessons that can be applied today.
Red de Sensores Inalámbricos para la Supervisión y Control en Tiempo Real de Fallas en Luminarias del Alumbrado Público
Authors: Martínez Fernando , Ruiz Franklin , Barrazueta Gabriela , Lozada Pablo
Published: February 2022

Se implementó una red de sensores inalámbricos para el control de fallas del alumbrado público con topología estrella, basada en comunicación ZigBee entre el nodo router y el nodo coordinador. El primer nodo trabaja con una tarjeta de desarrollo Arduino para procesar la información de la luminaria proveniente de los sensores de corriente, voltaje y posición, para luego enviarla al coordinador mediante módulos Xbee. El segundo nodo trabaja con dos tarjetas de desarrollo: Arduino procesa la información de los nodos routers en conjunto con su luminaria propia y Raspberry Pi envía los datos obtenidos a una página web donde permite registrar el estado de las luminarias. De las pruebas realizadas se obtiene que el sistema puede medir valores de voltaje con un error de ± 0.01 V, corriente con un error de ± 0.1 A. Se concluye que el prototipo implementado permite la supervisión en tiempo real de fallas del alumbrado público y se convertiría en una ayuda para la detección de fallas en las lámparas de alumbrado público.
Coverage of Problems in the Ethnic History of the Population of Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya Oases in the Scientific Researches during the Years of Independence
Authors:   Researcher, Karshi State University Karshi, Uzbekistan, Nasimov Alisher
Published: February 2022

The article presents some studies reflecting the historiography of the ethnology of the southern regions in the first years of independence, including K.Sh. Shaniyozova, A.A. Askarova, B.A. Akhmedova, I. Jabborova, A.A. Ashirova, O.Burieva, F. Ochildieva and others. Kayumov, N. Tursunov, R. Radzhabov, M. Usmanov, O. Dzhurakulov, P. Ravshanov, local historian B. Pulatova and others.
Validity of Student Worksheet in Chapter Dynamic Electricity Based on Virtual Laboratory
Authors:   Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia, Habibbulloh Muhammad
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the validity of student worksheet for Junior High School (JHS) in chapter dynamic electricity based on virtual laboratory as a companion for science learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Worksheet is designed to enhance the critical thinking skills of students. It is validated by 3 expert validators from 3 leading universities in Indonesia. The instrument used to assess the format, language, content, and effectiveness of student worksheets in an effort to improve students' critical thinking skills. The data analysed by descriptive and quantitative. The results of the expert validator's assessment showed that the percentage of agreement of the student worksheet in the Format, Language and Content category also critical thinking assessment was “Valid”. These means that student worksheet in chapter dynamic electricity based on virtual laboratory can be used with minor revision. The level of originality of the student worksheet is very high with parameter no penalty (NP). The conclusion from the research, the dynamic electricity worksheets developed have a high percentage of agreement and originality so that they can be used to accompany science learning during the pandemic to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
The Economic and Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 on Alcohol Use in Grenada during Lockdown: A Discussion on Policy Solutions to Prevent Harmful Alcohol Consumption
Authors:   St. George’s University, School of Medicine, Grenada (SGU),, Lee-Forsyth Shivaughn Hem
Published: February 2022

In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, there has been an increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The institution of lockdowns and consequent alcohol misuse has been associated with economic challenges and worsening psychosocial conditions. Stress-inducing changes in interpersonal, financial, and broader social dynamics have resulted in increased reports of depression, interpersonal abuse, aggressive behaviours, anxiety, and even suicidality, leading those affected to more frequent and more heavy alcohol use as a coping mechanism. This review focused on trends of alcohol use during the pandemic in Grenada, and it also explored the economic and psychosocial factors that contributed to adverse outcomes of alcohol use. In response to the destructive coping strategies associated with deteriorating mental health, the paper also proposed vigorous policy changes to mitigate the ongoing misuse of alcohol, particularly during future crises. Library databases, webpages of various governments and international agencies, and peer-reviewed journal sources were searched for data on global alcohol consumption during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 lockdown periods, focusing on Grenada. A total of 64 sources published between 1979-2021 were included based on their relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of building resilient public health systems and addressing public health concerns such as excessive alcohol consumption.
Impact Evaluation of The Internal Control System on The Sales Function Performance Within Moroccan Companies’ Context
Authors:   Department, Ibn Tofaïl University, Kenitra, Morocco, BABAALI Abdelali
Published: February 2022

Moroccan business leaders are increasingly concerned about the phenomenon of declining commercial activity, confirmed by the economic barometers published by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) during the last four years (2015-2018), and the direct causes that might be linked to unfair competition, payment delays problem, unpaid debts and finally the widespread of a heavy informal sector. Through this article, we are going to focus on the relationship that may exist between the components of an internal control system setup in a sales function and its performance. In other words, we are looking to explain the decreasing performance of the sales function using the evaluation of the internal control system deployed there. To do this, we will present in the first part, the theoretical foundations of the internal control system and socio-economic performance. Then, we will analyze the points of connection and influence to finally develop some hypotheses, which will be the subject of an empirical study based on of one hundred and sixty-one Moroccan companies. The results of our work provide an answer on the degree of influence of internal control system components of the commercial function on its socio-economic performance and more precisely on its commercial performance.
Personalised and Adaptive Learning: Emerging Learning Platforms in the Era of Digital and Smart Learning
Authors:   Associate Professor, Dr KRN Centre for Dalit and Minorities Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, Kem Dr. Deepak
Published: February 2022

The learning process is never-ending. It is a continuous process through every phase and stage of human life. Man always seeks new lessons and ideas and adapt to new surroundings and changes. In this process, several platforms and tools make the learning effective. These tools also provide proper translation services from the official language into any other language, enabling a learning experience for every learner individually stipulating unique paths for learning, including teaching the previous experience, skills, and knowledge. Numerous adaptive tools assist learners in experiencing the learning process with interest, like the presentation of the required material, which helps them grasp the subject quickly. This review paper discusses personalised and adaptive learning platforms, approaches, and solutions implemented in the prevailing eLearning systems. It discusses personalisation with basic concepts, describing competency-based learning, customised web service solutions, and presentation approaches. A design and development method of adaptive learning is presented with personalised access provision learning various objects provided with models and stored for every learner for repeated learning. LMS- learning management system model is also discussed tailored to the individual needs and in response to search queries. Personalised learning is submitted for assessment where applications implement the personalisation systems.
Consumption Behavior of Halal Cosmetic Products: The Mediating Role of Trust on the Effect of Halal Certification on Purchase Intention
Authors:   Department of Management, Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia, Mahliza Febrina
Published: February 2022

Halal certification is still no guarantee that consumers will purchase the product. This study aims to analyze the role of consumer trust in mediating the relationship between halal certification and intentions, where intentions ultimately impact the consumption behavior of halal cosmetic products during the Covid-19 pandemic. The population of this study is the female population in Jakarta aged 15-60 years. The number of research samples to be taken is 160 respondents with the purposive sampling technique. Data will be collected using questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. Based on the research results, halal certification positively affects consumer trust, and trust has a positive influence on consumer intentions to buy halal products. Halal certification also positively influences consumer intentions to buy halal products. In addition to direct influence, halal certification indirectly affects intentions—the effect of halal certification on intentions through trust mediation. Futhermore, intention positively influences the consumption behavior of halal products.
State of the Art and Trends of the Research on Women, Entrepreneurship and Success: A Bibliometric Review
Authors:   Faculty of Applied and Human Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia., Mohamed Nor Syahida
Published: February 2022

In the last few decades, the rise of women’s entrepreneurship topic attracts considerable attention among scholarly research. Hence, women’s interest in business witnessed a rapid growth that made them reach the strength to impact the global economy. Owing to the rising quantity of studies in this area, this paper analyses and reports on various sorts of published works concerning women’s entrepreneurship success. Thus, this study employs bibliometric analysis based on the data from the Scopus online database as of January 2022. The study targeted 300 valid documents for further analysis based on the search results for ‘key terms.’ The author then used VOS viewer to visualise data. This paper presents the findings from typical bibliometric indicators, focusing on the rate of publication growth, citation analysis, and research productivity. According to the results, there has been a rise in women entrepreneurs’ success literature growth rate since 1988. An analysis by country, The United States of America ranks top in productivity with 68 (22.67%) published documents. Concerning the frequency of citations, Buttner and Moore (1997)’s article emerges as the most cited article with an average of 19 citations per year. Overall, the increased number of works on women’s entrepreneurship success indicates growing awareness of its importance and specific requirements text.
KAJIAN SISTEM PANEN TERHADAP POTENSI CPO (CRUDE PALM OIL) DI AFDELING I KEBUN TANAH RAJA PT. BAKRIE SUMATERA PLANTATION, Tbk.
Authors: Ningsih Tuty , Gunawan Hari , Parhorasan Jhon F
Published: February 2022

Harvest is one of determining factors to produce quality Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB). Quality FFB is determining factors for  Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and yield of the resulting oil. To produce good CPO potential, synergy is needed between the plantation part and the palm oil mill part. The research method used a descriptive method, namely to explain the harvest system and its relation to the quality of oil palm fruit. Observation data in the form of a harvest system consisting of Harvest Density Number (AKP) and random system used, Analysis of palm oil potential in the form FFB Analysis and CPO Yield. The Results showed that the harvesting system in division 1 Tanah Raja PT BSP used fixed sleigh and the potency test of palm oil showed that the CPO yield was 21.22% and FFA was 2,42%.
Application of supply chains management in construction project: a review in the compatibility between the procurements and implementation process
Authors: Dannoun Yazan
Published: February 2022

In response to rising public demand for corporate, industrial, and private expansion, as well as low- cost residential construction, Turkey's development sector has burst in recent decades, and the Turkish government has placed a significant focus on industry. As a result, a methodical approach is required to cut down on money, time and waste. In the building business, dealing with the problem appears to be critical. It is debatable whether Supply Chain Management), a concept that first appeared and progressed in the automobile manufacturing industry, where it has found success, is one of the reliable practices that could primarily be the remedy for the construction industry's dispute, time, and cost excess. According to the construction sector, supply chain management has a lot of promise for increasing project productivity. This method, however, has not been effective in many nations, notably in Turkey. The major purpose of this study is to evaluate and examine the SCM implementation process in the Turkish construction sector based on previous studies, with an emphasis on efficient building procurement and supply. This will be accomplished by a rigorous literature analysis that will distinguish the industry's flaws and strengths. The benefits of SCM application in the construction sector, hurdles to successful SCM implementation in the purchase and delivery of building materials, and elements that reinforce the implementation will all be part of our study's model framework.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test 90-Min Values in Prediabetes Detection: Using of Multiple Regression Analyses for Diagnostic Criteria Determination
Authors:   Department of Therapy, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A.Aliyev, Azerbaijan, Mirzazade Valeh , Sultanova Sadagat ,   Department of Therapy, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A.Aliyev, Azerbaijan, Ismayilova Sevil ,   Department of Therapy, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A.Aliyev, Azerbaijan, Huseynova Aygun ,   Department of Therapy, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A.Aliyev, Azerbaijan, Aliyeva Aygun ,   Department of Therapy, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A.Aliyev, Azerbaijan
Published: February 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of PG90 using as an indicator of PD and reveal the optimal cut-off point for separation of normal glucose metabolism (NGM) and impaired (PD+DM) glucose metabolism (IGM) by PG90 level. Methods: 134 persons (32 men and 102 women) aged 20-79 years were examined. Glycemic levels after 30, 60, 90,120 minutes after 75 g glucose loading was performed. The HbA1C examined by the SDA1c Care (SD biosensor, Korea). Fasting and post load venous plasma glucose was determined by Precision PCx Medi Sense (Abbot, USA). Equations obtained Bby linear and multiple regression method; by applying these equations 90 minutes glycemic level post-load 75 g glucose was calculated. Qualitative characteristics of the diagnostic test were used for the evaluation of cut-off point for 90 minutes glycemic level post-load 75 g glucose. Results: The relationship between PG90 and HbA1C, PG90 and FG, PG90 and PG120 was studied by using correlation analyses. The relationship between PG90 and HbA1C (r=+0.71 [95%CI +0.615, +0.785]), PG90 and FG (r=+0.53 [95%CI +0.397, +0.641]) was as well as between PG90 and PG120 (r=+0.85 [95%CI +0.796, +0.891]). All three correlation coefficients were statistically significant, p<0.001. The equation for PG90 cut-off point was calculated by applying multiple regression analyses. It was obtained the quality characteristics of received cut-off point by equation. Maximal Index Youden had FG cut-off point “>109 mg/dl” (67.9%). Index Youden for PG90 cut-off point “>168 mg/dl” was higher than 50.0 %. Conclusion: The cut-off point PG90 may be used for NGM and PD differentiation
A formação do parecerista de artigos científicos: um estudo de caso
Authors: Bini Renan Paulo , Seide Márcia Sipavicius
Published: February 2022

Este artigo objetiva descrever um estudo de caso sobre a formação do parecerista de artigos científicos por meio da participação em grupos de escrita. Para o cumprimento deste propósito, houve comparação entre os ethé construídos em dois pareceres produzidos por um doutorando em Letras em dois momentos distintos: ao início de sua participação em um clube de escrita realizado em 2020 e ao longo de sua participação em outro grupo em 2021. Para a fundamentação das análises, utilizaram-se, como escopo teórico, estudos inseridos na Retórica e na Semântica Argumentativa, entre outras perspectivas complementares. As análises evidenciam evolução nas estratégias de construção do ethos incorporadas pelo doutorando, que apresentou características de parecerista colaborador dos autores e da revista no segundo parecer. O estudo também demonstra a importância de estratégias retóricas de elocução para a construção do ethos no gênero parecer, especialmente, operadores argumentativos e modalizadores.
A NOVA FORMA DE TRABALHO NO CENÁRIO PÓS COVID-19 NA INDÚSTRIA DE BEBIDAS. O QUE MUDOU?
Authors: Lima Mayra Braga da Silva , Meireles Luana Cunha , Sousa Consuelo
Published: February 2022

A pandemia da COVID-19 se propagou de maneira repentina por todo o mundo, alterando a realidade de toda uma sociedade, a qual precisou se adaptar a este novo cenário. As indústrias de alimentos foram bastante afetadas, e para manter seu funcionamento, precisaram buscar formas para se manter ativas, fornecendo um ambiente de trabalho ainda mais seguro para seus colaboradores. O objetivo deste estudo foi mostrar as mudanças ocorridas em uma indústria de bebidas durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Para isto, foi realizado um levantamento de dados na indústria em questão, com a aplicação de um checklist baseado no Protocolo Sanitário Geral do Decreto nº 800, de 31 de maio de 2020, pelos setores da fábrica além de um questionário para os colaboradores, para evidenciar as mudanças ocorridas no dia a dia da empresa. Após este levantamento, foram identificadas mudanças estruturais e de conduta, como o distanciamento social, e também a implementação dos Diálogos Diários de Segurança (DDS) com temáticas relacionadas à prevenção contra a COVID-19. Após a aplicação do checklist, verificou-se que a indústria em questão conseguiu atingir cerca de 94% de conformidades do Decreto nº 800, de 31 de maio de 2020. Portanto, com a instalação dessas medidas de prevenção, e os resultados obtidos por meio do checklist, foi evidenciado que a indústria de bebidas conseguiu fornecer um ambiente seguro para os seus colaboradores no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19.
Erozyon ile Mücadele Kapsamında Ağaçlandırma Projelerinin Etkinliği: Atatürk Barajı Örneği
Authors: YALÇINKAYA Nermin Merve , ÇAKAR Merve Melike , SAY Nuriye
Published: February 2022

Atatürk Barajı havzasındaki toprakların erozyon ile baraj rezervuarına ulaşmasını engellemek amacıyla yürütülen erozyon kontrolü çalışmaları kapsamında dört farklı uygulama projesi yer almaktadır. Toplam 2053,93 ha alanda ağaçlandırma yapılan bu uygulamalarda, alana koruma statüsü kazandırılmıştır. Erozyon kontrol çalışmaları ve ağaçlandırma etapları kapsamında toplam 403.605 adet Halep çamı (Pinus halepensis), 62.125 adet Elderika çamı (Pinus elderica), 545.190 adet Kızılçam (Pinus brutia), 117.142 adet çıplak köklü badem (Prunus dulcis), 32593 adet tüplü badem, 42.729 adet tohum badem, 25.845 adet fıstık çamı (Pinus pinea), 517.058 adet antepfıstığı (Pistacia vera), 5.760 adet alıç (Crataegus monogyna), 132.550 adet meşe (Quercus sp.) tohumu, 810 adet çitlenbik (Celtis australis L.) dikim ve ekimi yapılmıştır. Yer örtücü bitkilerin ise proje alanlarında kullanılmadığı görülmüştür. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgular arasında, bölgenin yarı kurak iklim koşulları nedeniyle düzensiz yağış aldığı, kimi zaman ise küresel ısınmanın etkisiyle bu yağışların oldukça şiddetli olabildiği gözlenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, uygulamalarda yer örtücülerin yer almamasının ve ağaçlandırma uygulamalarında tek tür plantasyonuna yer verilmesinin (olası yangınları kontrol etmeyi zorlaştırması nedeniyle) gözden geçirilmesi gereken konular arasında öncelikli yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir.
THE IDIOMATIC VOCABULARY OF THE PANDEMIC
Authors:   Department of International Business, Faculty of Economic Science, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, SIM Monica-Ariana , POP Anamaria Mirabela ,   Department of International Business, Faculty of Economic Science, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Published: February 2022

A pandemic was declared last year, and it has changed our lives forever. It has resulted in many unusual but necessary actions and measures and Coronavirus has led to an explosion of new words and phrases, both in English and in other languages. Language is meant for communication. Communication can have literal and figurative meanings. Idioms are a type of figurative language. They do not always and necessarily make sense literally. Learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare English idioms to the idioms in one’s native language. English is a language particularly rich in idioms and they were extremely used in the present health circumstances as this new vocabulary helps us make sense of the changes that have suddenly become part of our everyday lives. Linguists are analysing these idioms and metaphors with a special attention paid to how effective they really are in encouraging compliance with public health advice, as well as issues of translation, and access to healthcare. The paper intends to present some of the most frequent expressions, idioms and perhaps metaphors that piled up in the very recent vocabulary.
THE PERKS AND DOWNSIDES OF TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE
Authors:   Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, ABRUDAN Cristina-Laura , ABRUDAN Cristina-Laura ,   Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Published: February 2022

In the 1990s, the rise of the Internet throughout the world helped significantly the job of the English language teachers, in ways of having access to vast information and access to new methods of teaching foreign languages. We think that, back then, nobody thought of what technology and access to Internet would mean to us one day. But since the beginning of 2020, the world has been going through an unprecedented crisis. The pandemic has changed everything: family behaviour, schools, businesses, environment, and so on and so forth. The world has been divided into two: the businesses and companies that have been stopped and the sector of the jobs that continued working. Since many countries have faced lockdowns, subsequently many schools have closed their doors. The teachers have faced the situation of delivering courses using virtual classrooms, not matter how tech-shy they have been. Of course, online teaching English has both advantages and disadvantages. The question is simple: do the perks outweigh the downsides of teaching English online? The answer is difficult. It depends on every teacher. The present paper is trying to throw some light on this question.
TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH ONLINE. ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITIES AND TESTS IN MOODLE
Authors:   Department of International Business, Faculty of Economics, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, HOREA Ioana Claudia , ABRUDAN Cristina Laura ,   Department of International Business, Faculty of Economics, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Published: February 2022

In many universities around the world, the current pandemic situation confined the academic process to online interactions alone, with no physical presence in a class, the ‘face-to-face’ classes being held by means of applications or programs that provide video conferences facilities. Besides these tools for live communication, most universities – among which ours, as well – have started to make extensive use of the e-learning Moodle platform. Especially designed for the distance learning form of education, the Moodle platform has previously been used in our university mostly by the teachers involved in the distance learning form, particularly for the purpose of providing the distance learning students with study materials and other resources of interest for the subject – through the resources uploaded on the pages of the discipline -, for communication – by means of forums and chat rooms -, and for enabling a few tests and assignments along the semester. Now, with everything going online, the vast range of facilities this application offers has come to be discovered by all academics involved in the instruction process. In both synchronous and asynchronous activities organised by means of the platform, the user will find useful a series of facilities offered by the platform. Among these, the current study will refer to several diverse possibilities of using the activities of Assignment and Test for the classes of English for Business, with a series of examples of exercises that were created by means of these Moodle tools. The regular file upload assignment in which the student were instructed what to prepare, compose or solve, and upload at the specific button has now, with experience, ‘grown’ obsolete, more interesting online text types of assignment being preferred, such as video or audio records, texts written directly online in the applications or others types following templates and using materials posted. As for the tests, besides the basic types – more straightforward and easy to create – such as: multiple choice drills, matching, true / false, short answers, or drag and drop, there will be exemplifications of the embedded answers (cloze) type, which requires audacity and willingness from the teacher to put in more effort to prepare and self-instruct on how to use and enter special codes in order to create complex exercises. Needs teach us and eventually the results prove indeed rewarding and worth the effort.
The Effect of Brand Image on Loyalty through General Patient Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable in Makassar City Hospital
Authors: Paradilla Mene , Nurfitriani Nurfitriani , Awawiriam Siska
Published: February 2022

Loyalty is a critical component of success in today's corporate environment. Loyal clients might indirectly aid in the promotion of services to individuals in their immediate vicinity. The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of brand image on general patient loyalty at Makassar City Hospital. This is a quantitative study that combines an observational design with a cross sectional study design. The sample for this research consisted of 187 nurses working in the Makassar City Hospital's outpatient department. The findings indicated that although brand image had a direct influence on patient loyalty, it had no effect on satisfaction-based loyalty. It is recommended that hospital management develop various marketing strategies to promote the hospital's existing health services, pay close attention to patient wait times because the average patient complains about doctors who are frequently late, and pay close attention to various brands or health services such as superior products. As a result, it has become a point of differentiation for the health services supplied by other institutions.
Chapter 1: Engaging Education for Sustainable Development as Quality Education in the Fundisa for Change Programme
Authors: Schudel Ingird , Lotz-Sisitka Heila , Songqwaru Zintle , Tshiningayamwe Sirkka
Published: February 2022

Chapter 1
Chapter 11: Assisting Learners to Take Up Agency in Problem-Solving Activities
Authors: Lambrecths Therese , O’Donoghue Rob , Schudel Ingrid
Published: February 2022

Chapter 11
Chapter 13: Emergent Curriculum and Sustainability Competencies in Environmental Learning
Authors: Mkhabela Antonia Tholakele , Schudel Ingrid
Published: February 2022

Chapter 13
Chapter 17: Developing Teacher Capabilities and Valued Functioningsin Professional Learning Communities: Focus on Environmental Content Knowledge in Natural Sciences
Authors: Thomas Kgomotso , Songqwaru Zintle
Published: February 2022

Chapter 17
Impact of Digital India on Education System
Authors: Hebbar C.K.
Published: February 2022

Digital education is a campaign initiated by the Indian Government to move towards a new direction and ensure that education services are made accessible electronically to a student through enhanced online infrastructure. This paper is focused largely on both primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected primarily from the education sector by lectures and students about how much they like emerging technologies. Since changes are happening anyway, the best thing is to know more about them, so we can lay hold of them and turn them in the direction of our wishes.
Practical Lessons for Engineers to adapt towards Industry 4.0 in Indian Engineering Industries
Authors: Sony Michael , Aithal P. S.
Published: February 2022

Industry 4.0 is the current buzzword in the modern organization. Itpromises to revolutionize the Industry with automation and computing technologies. Indian Engineering Industry is the largest segment among the Indian Industries having a huge export potential. Industry 4.0 is making inroads into this high potential Industry in a gradual manner. There are very few studies as to how should engineers adapt with the skills and ability requirements of knowledge society created due to the application of Industry 4.0. The main aim of this paper is to critically analyze the previous studies so that engineers can adapt to Industry 4.0. This study finds six dimensions engineers must adapt while working in Industry 4.0 environment. Though there have been numerous literature reviews on Industry 4.0, however this is the first study carried out on engineer adaptability for Industry 4.0 in the contextual domain of Indian Engineering Industries.
Investigation of the Effects of Economic Indicators on Child Mortality: Panel Data Analysis
Authors: ŞENOL Osman , CANSEVER İbrahim Hüseyin , GÖKKAYA Durmuş
Published: February 2022

The health level of society is an indicator of the development as a whole, and it is monitored through various indicators. Among these indicators, infant and child mortality are followed by both countries and international organizations. The purpose of this study is to determine what effect economic variables have on child mortality. A Panel data analysis was used as a method in the study. Eviews 10.0 and Stata 15.0 package programs were used for data analysis. While the research universe is composed of 132 countries in the middle-upper income and high-income groups in the World Bank classification; The sample of the research consists of 49 countries whose data are taken. The time dimension of the study constitutes the 2000-2019 periods and the data types of the variables were used annually. While variables representing child mortality are used as dependent variables in the study; Gini index value representing income distribution, Gross Domestic Product, per capita income, public expenditure level, and the unemployment rate were used as independent variables. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that there is a positive relationship between the unemployment rate and income inequality and under-five mortality and neonatal deaths. Also, it has been observed that there is a negative relationship between the increase in public expenditure, per capita income and the level of Gross Domestic Product, and under-five mortality and neonatal deaths. It has been observed that the neonatal mortality rate is affected by economic variables more than the under-five mortality. In this context, it has been revealed that economic indicators are significantly related to child mortality.
Evaluation of digital healthcare services and satisfaction of outpatients at the City Training and Research Hospital located in the South of Turkey during Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: KAYSERİLİ Aydan , OKTAY GULTEKİN Efdal , AKSAK Tiinçe , COŞKUN Arzu
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the type and use of digital healthcare services by the healthcare professionals and determine the satisfaction level of outpatients with the services they received during their visit to hospital. The study was carried out in the City Training and Research Hospital located in the South of Turkey between March 13-23, 2021 when the Covid -19 Pandemic was the most intense. The hospital received a level of 6 digital certificate in 2019. Material and Method: In addition to socio-demographic questionnaires developed for healthcare professionals and patients, specific questionnaires were developed for the both groups. Total 308 respondents participated in this research. The questionnaire for healthcare professionals was administered via online. The patient satisfaction questionnaire using a 5-likert scale was conducted with outpatients thru face-to-face by using pen and pencil. For the data analysis SPSS 21 package was employed. Results: Among the existing digital healthcare services at the hospital, the majority of the healthcare professionals reported “electronic digital health care records” (66.7%), “nursing information system” (61.1%) and “patient imaging system” (50.9%). Others were mentioned by the less than half of the respondents. Patients reported satisfaction with the services they received during their visit to hospital.
THE EFFECTS OF PARTICLE SIZE, COMPACTION PRESSURE, AND TORREFACTION ON QUALITY AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF PELLETIZED CORNCOB RESIDUES
Authors: SAIDU Nurudeen Sabi , ALADODO Muhammad Alamin , AJIMOTOKAN Habeeb Adewale
Published: February 2022

Torrefaction and biomass pelletization into pellets for solid fuel development are considered sustainable energy solutions to mitigate fossil fuel dependency and environmental challenges. This study investigated the effect of particle size, compaction pressure, and torrefaction on the quality and thermal properties of pelletized corncob residues. The corncob samples were collected, sorted, and pulverized before the torrefaction pretreatment. The torrefaction was achieved by placing the corncob in a furnace at a temperature and residence time of 280 °C and 30 minutes, respectively. The inert atmosphere was attained and maintained by initially purging a nitrogen gas into the torrefying chamber and passing it at 100mL/min during the processes. The raw and torrefied corncob fines were screened to 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, and 1.0 mm grain sizes. Using starch as a binder (5% wt), pellets were produced employing their respective raw and torrefied fines at compaction pressures of 50 MPa, 75 MPa, and 100 MPa. Though all pellet samples exhibited good quality and thermal properties, the pellets from torrefied corncob are better. Also, the effects of particle size and compaction pressure are significant on the produced pellets. The compressed density varied from 760 to 1,250 kg/m3 and 637 to 920 kg/m3 for raw and torrefied corncob pellets. A maximum heating value of 25.8 MJ/kg was obtained from the torrefied pellet sample of 1.0 mm, rendering improvements of 37.2% when compared with 18.8 MJ/kg of raw corncob of the same particle size. The energy values obtained for torrefied corncob for all particle sizes compared favorably with the value obtained in coal. Investigation of particle size, compaction pressure, and torrefaction on quality and thermal properties of pelletized corncob residue proved that it can replace coal and hence could be used for energy applications.
Introducción
Authors: Bergel Martín , Albornoz Martín
Published: February 2022

Prensa periódica, intelectuales y mundialización:"momentos globales" en la esfera pública de Buenos Aires (1870-1940).
La aviación en Buenos Aires y el fenómeno noticioso global (1908-1910)
Authors: Ortemberg Pablo
Published: February 2022

Prensa periódica, intelectuales y mundialización:"momentos globales" en la esfera pública de Buenos Aires (1870-1940).
Notas sobre las repercusiones del affaire Caillaux en la prensa de Buenos Aires
Authors: Sánchez Emiliano Gastón
Published: February 2022

Prensa periódica, intelectuales y mundialización:"momentos globales" en la esfera pública de Buenos Aires (1870-1940).
Rosa E. Belvedresi (dir.), La filosofía de la historia hoy: preguntas y problemas
Authors: Acha Omar
Published: February 2022

Rosa E. Belvedresi (dir.), La filosofía de la historia hoy: preguntas y problemas, Rosario, Prohistora Ediciones, 2020, 172 páginas
Camille Creyghton, Résurrections de Michelet. Politique et historiographie en France depuis 1870
Authors: Freijomil Andrés G.
Published: February 2022

Camille Creyghton, Résurrections de Michelet. Politique et historiographie en France depuis 1870, París, Les Éditions de l’ehess, “En temps & lieux”, 2019, 379 páginas
Magalí Andrea Devés, Guillermo Facio Hebequer.
Authors: Buonuome Juan
Published: February 2022

Magalí Andrea Devés. Guillermo Facio Hebequer. Entre el campo artístico y la cultura de izquierdas, Buenos Aires, Prometeo, 2020, 306 páginas
Marc Fumaroli (1932-2020)
Authors: Freijomil Andrés G.
Published: February 2022

Marc Fumaroli (1932-2020)