bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Postmortem Interval by Assessing Early Putrefactive Changes in Pulp of Buried Teeth in Central India: A Short Study
Authors: Karthikeyan S , Bishen Kundendu Arya , Joshi Jaya , Kumar Pratiksha
Published: December 2023

Context:

Dental pulp of teeth has an increased resistance to decomposition processes because it is well protected by dentin and enamel from environmental factors – either physical (wind, water, sun, and soil type) or biological (maggots, insects, and animals) and this makes them highly valuable in forensic investigations. Several studies have been done on porcine (pig) teeth, human teeth, for 36 h/72 h/1 week or few months, but these degenerative changes have not been summarized and charted to predict postmortem interval (PMI) using degenerative changes in dental pulp.

Aim:

This study aims to predict PMI by evaluating various putrefaction changes in the dental pulp of teeth buried under the soil in Central India.

Materials and Methods:

Twenty five teeth were collected and divided into 4 study group and 1 control group. Immediately after extraction, tooth apex was sealed with wax and put into meat pocket to simulate normal anatomic condition. Then, each setup was buried under soil for 3, 6, 9, and 12 days, respectively. Later, pulp was retrieved from the decomposing teeth to evaluate the putrefaction changes.

Results:

Sequential putrefactive changes in an increasing grade were noted in setup.

Conclusion:

Using these data of putrefactive changes in pulp, we can estimate the PMI up to 12 days.
Is Scalp Flap Relevant in the 21st Century?
Authors: Wadewale Sanjana Narendra , Bhola Nitin , Agrawal Anchal , Borle Firoz
Published: December 2023

We evaluated the use of scalp flap in the large defect created in head-and-neck reconstruction surgeries with histopathologically confirmed oral squamous cell carcinoma. The patient had large defect after resection of the lesion, which was reconstructed with more than one flap. Scalp flap used as a second flap for extraoral lining, as it has a good blood supply from superficial temporal artery, favorable arc of rotation, and camouflage with hair-bearing skin.
Utility of Temporalis Myofascial Flap in Reconstruction of Maxillary Palatal Defect
Authors: Patil Sneha , Kambala Rajanikanth , Bhola Nitin , Agrawal Anchal
Published: December 2023

With advances in various maxillofacial surgeries and methods, maxillary defect reconstruction after tumor resection remains a challenge for a head-and-neck surgeon. The introduction of using regional flaps has been observed a beneficial management for the reconstruction of maxillofacial defects having poorer articulation, deglutition, and esthetic demands and which allowed a single-stage reconstruction method in such defects. Temporalis myofascial flap (TMFF) can readily adapt the palatal vault and induced fibrosis in the muscle can fully support the load of prosthetic devices. In this case report, we have done reconstruction of maxillary defect (Brown’s Class 2b maxillary defect) using TMFF in a 26-year-old patient diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of hard palate.
Geriatric Health Status in a Rural Area of North Karnataka – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Kapri Rupayan , Yadavannavar Mallikarjun C.
Published: December 2023

Context:

Today, older people are starting to form a higher proportion of the entire population in the whole community due to an increase in life expectancy. In the future, the challenge for our health care is to ensure proper quality of life, especially for the rural elderly who are devoid of basic amenities. This study attempts to assess the health status of the elderly in a rural area of Vijayapura district, which can help to plan health-care facilities for the old in this part of northern Karnataka.

Aims:

The aims of this study included the study of the sociodemographic profile and finding out the morbidity pattern among the rural geriatric age group.

Settings and Design:

The current study was done as cross-sectional research undertaken in Ukkali, the rural field practice areas of a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and seventy-five elderly selected by the systematic random sampling method were included in this study. The participants were interviewed using pretested and semi-structured questionnaires through house-to-house visits and data were collected.

Statistical Analysis:

The statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test and proportions.

Results:

The most commonly prevalent morbidities found were joint pain (47.1%) and hypertension (34.3%). Association was found between various morbidities and habits in the rural elderly.

Conclusion:

The present study concludes that health demand in the elderly is of high importance in the Indian scenario, especially in rural areas. Efforts are needed to educate and make these elderly aware of healthy aging.
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology’s Role in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Tumor
Authors: Parmar Riddhi A. , Patel Keval Arvindbhai
Published: December 2023

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a cost-effective, minimally invasive technique for diagnosing a wide range of benign and malignant lesions. However, there are a number of reasons why its use is limited in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer, such as the fear of tumor cells spilling into the peritoneal cavity and the difficulty of subtyping with cytology alone. In experienced hands, FNAC is a safe, cost-effective procedure with acceptable diagnostic accuracy. In ovarian cystic lesions, secondary degenerative changes and the sample’s low cellularity were the primary causes of false negative FNAC results. Preparing cell block can partially avoid this, so we recommend doing so. All of the clinical and sonographic findings, in addition to the FNAC findings, the preparation of the cell block, and the application of immunohistochemistry, need to be taken into consideration in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
Checklist application for intrahospital safe transfer of patients in ICUs in Alexandria Main University Hospital and its effect on patients’ outcome
Authors: Megahed Mohammed M. , El-Sehly Wafaa M. , Dahroug Amr H. , El-Shamy Nourhan
Published: December 2023

Introduction

Patient safety is a vast field of knowledge aiming to prevent errors and harm to the patients, and it is a key indicator of the health-care quality. Transport of critically ill patients from the ICU to other departments for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures is often a necessary part of the critical care process. Indeed, some guidelines on optimal intrahospital transfer (IHT) are available but they are not easily translated into practical measures to reduce incidents. As an alternative, checklists are practical and can provide tools to improve safety.

Objective

The aim of this study was to apply a checklist covering the pretransport preparation phase, the actual transport phase, and the ICU reinstallation (posttransport) phase and to assess its effect on patient outcome. This was to improve safety during IHT of adult critically ill patients.

Patients and methods

The present study was performed over a 12-month period, 6 months retrospectively including 86 patients and 6 months prospectively after application of a checklist including 93 patients. All patients in the study were subjected to history taking including demographic data, past medical history, physical examination including vital signs and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE II) score.

Results

IHT checklist improves the presence of needed equipment for each phase Regarding changes in blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, occurrence of arrhythmias, hypoxemia, and cardiopulmonary arrest, there was a statistically significant difference between pre-checklist and post-checklist implementation favoring the post-checklist phase. There was significant decrease in mortality rates after application of the checklist, as the mortality rate in the retrospective group was 31.6 and 19.3% in the prospective group.

Conclusion

Adverse events were significantly higher in the pre-checklist phase than the post-checklist phase. IHT checklist enhanced patient safety and decreased mortality significantly.
Early renal replacement therapy in coronavirus disease 2019-infected patients with acute kidney injury
Authors: Ahmed Islam M. , Abdelkareem Ayman M. , Hassan Ahmed H. , Refaie Bahaa M. , Abdelal Khalid M. , Taha Elhaisam M.
Published: December 2023

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is developing as a frequent and significant coronavirus illness [coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)] sequela owing to the spread of the virus in 2019. A few trials, meanwhile, have focused on AKI managed with renal replacement therapy (AKI-RRT).

Aim

To evaluate the effectiveness of early renal replacement treatment in COVID-19 AKI cases.

Patients and methods

A total of 100 individuals with AKI and confirmed COVID-19 infection participated in this case–control research. All participants were split into two groups: group A included 50 COVID-19-confirmed diagnosis patients with AKI and group B included 50 COVID-19-confirmed diagnosis patients without AKI. Following ICU admission, we collected laboratory results, physiological parameters, drugs, therapies, and organ support (including RRT), as well as clinical events like mortality.

Results

Use of invasive ventilation, vasopressor, deep sedation, and RRT was significantly higher in group A. When compared with patients with AKI who did not get RRT, 14 (28%) patients who had RRT were younger, had greater creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels, and experienced oliguria more often. Five patients had at least one session of intermittent hemodialysis, and all patients experienced continuous venovenous hemofiltration. Considering mortality, hospital mortality and 60-day mortality rate were significantly higher in group A. However, there was no substantial variation between the two groups regarding ICU mortality, 28-day mortality, and RRT mortality. Age, baseline creatinine, and effective RRT were the independent predictors linked to 60-day mortality in the multiple logistic regression analysis.

Conclusion

Patients with AKI who need RRT had a nonsignificantly higher death rate than COVID-19-infected patients without AKI. Age, initial creatinine, and RRT effectiveness were all independent variables linked to 60-day mortality.
Florid osseous dysplasia mimicking odontogenic infections: A report of two cases and literature review
Authors: Mohammed A. Wajdi Bin , Aldosari Mohammed Mubarak , Alharbi Osama A. , Alzahrani Ahmed , Alsoghier Abdullah M.
Published: December 2023

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is an uncommon fibro-osseous lesion that can affect the jaws. It involves the deposition of dense, acellular amorphous bone on a foundation of fibrous connective tissue, replacing normal cancellous bone. This condition often affects middle-aged women, with a mean age of 42. The lesion’s epicenter is at the teeth apices and typically appears posterior to the canines. We present two cases of female patients, aged 49 and 26, who were both initially misdiagnosed with periapical infection and underwent root canal treatments while the lesions remained. Both patients visited our clinic. After careful history taking and clinical and radiographic examination, FCOD was diagnosed, and both patients were treated conservatively.
Development and Performance Evaluation of Double Shaft Plastic Bottle Crusher for Small Scale Industrial Application
Authors: OKUSANYA Muyiwa Abiodun , OGUNLADE Christopher Bamidele , OLUWAGBAYIDE Samuel Dare
Published: December 2023

Plastic pollution is a problem that is affecting many aspects of human endeavour. Searches are being made for ecofriendly alternatives and waste management practices that can lessen the impact of plastic pollution. On the list are waste plastic reuse, use of bioplastics, reduction of reliance on plastic usage, and plastic waste recycling. In this technical brief, a Plastic shredder was developed to recycle plastic waste in the value chain. Plastic shredder is a machine that turns used plastic bottles to smaller particle sizes to enhance portability, easiness and readiness for use into new products. While in operation, the prime mover drives the transmission shafts with low speed in the range of 25 to 65 rpm to give shredding torque that masticates materials fed in, into desired granular size. Bivariate Linear regression was the statistical model used to understand the relationship between the two variables of evaluation, the predictor x (speed) and the response variable y (shredding capacity). Since significance F (0.0216) is less than 0.05, there is 95% confidence that there is linear relationship between speed of rotation and shredding capacity of the machine. Model equation is therefore given as Y= 0.952 X1 – 11.725 ± 2.53. The machine respectively gave highest shredding capacity for PET bottles, Tin can and wastepaper as 56.52 kg h-1, 29.60 kg h-1 and 42.09 kg h-1 at optimum speed of 65 rpm. If operated for 8 hours in a day, it can favorably shred almost half a ton of plastic bottles (452.16 kg day-1). The machine was developed at an affordable cost of $817.72. The paper shredded with the machine can be pulped and made into poultry egg crates and paper print used in building industry. The machine is less stressful to operate and economical to run and maintain. If the machine is widely adopted, the menace caused by nonbiodegradable materials like plastic will be ended.
Utilization of Plant Waste Materials as a Partial Replacement of Cement and Fine Aggregates in Concrete Production
Authors: TACHERE Otaghogho Zion , AKPENYİ-ABOH Onyekachukwu Nicklette , AKPOKODJE Ovie , NYORERE Oderhowho
Published: December 2023

The research focused on possibility of producing high quality concrete by the way of adding plant waste materials like sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA), rice husk (RH) and cassava starch (CS) to concrete mixtures. Varying percentages of SBA (0, 5, 10, 15% - weight of the cement), rice husk (0, 5, 10, 15% - weight of the fine aggregates) and cassava starch (0, 1, 2, 3% - weight of the cement) were incorporated into the concrete mixtures design. Comprehensive laboratory investigations were done on the concrete’s workability (slump), density and mechanical strength, to establish the impact of these organic materials on the mechanical parameters of the concrete produced. The laboratory test results show that SBA and CS augmented the concrete slump rate whereas, the rice husk retarded the concrete’s workability. The result of the density indicated that the rice husk and SBA reduced the concrete’s density; however, the cassava starch caused substantial increment in the concrete’s density. On the concrete mechanical properties, it was noted from the results that the compressive strength was boosted by the incorporation of SBA and CS. The maximum compressive strength (23.7 N mm-2) was recorded through by substituting the cement with 10 and 2% of SBA and cassava starch respectively, in the presence of 10% RH as partial replacement of the sand. This study findings had revealed the potential of SBA, rice husk and cassava starch combinations in the right mixture design, to produce light-weight concrete material having sustainable high compressive strength.
Gestión estratégica y desarrollo del potencial humano en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco, Perú, 2021
Authors: Lara-Tapia María I.
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. Determinar la influencia de gestión estratégica en el desarrollo del potencial humano en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco, 2021. Métodos. El enfoque del estudio fue cuantitativo, mientras que la investigación fue de nivel explicativo y de tipo aplicada. La población estuvo conformada por 235 trabajadores administrativos que laboran en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco, mientras que la muestra estuvo conformada por 136 trabajadores. Resultados. El 25,7 % evidenció que la gestión estratégica de la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco es deficiente, el 64,7 % percibió que es regular y el 9,5 % percibió que es buena. El 30,8 % percibió que el desarrollo del potencial humano de la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco es malo, el 57,3 % percibió que es regular y el 11,7 % expresó que es buena. Conclusión. Se determinó que la rho de Spearman entre las variables “gestión estratégica” y “desarrollo del potencial humano del personal administrativo” es de 0,540. De este modo, de acuerdo al baremo de estimación de la correlación de Spearman, existe una correlación positiva moderada y, además, los datos poseen un nivel de significancia de 0,016, siendo menor que 0,05; lo que indica que la correlación es significativa. Se puede concluir que la gestión estratégica está incidiendo moderadamente de un modo significativo en el desarrollo del potencial humano en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco, 2021.
Corrupción del sector público y crecimiento económico en el Perú
Authors: Bustillos-Gomez Miler A. , Bazan-Rivera Jimmy R.
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. Determinar la relación entre la percepcion de la corrupcion del sector público y el crecimiento económico per cápita en el Perú, durante el periodo 2000-2018. Métodos. El estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo, correlacional, desarrollado bajo un tipo de investigación horizontal, derivada del método hipotético-deductivo, basada en datos de Transparencia Internacional, del Banco Mundial y del Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática, e hizo uso de un modelo lineal a través del método de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios. Resultados. El modelo explica en un 30,8 % que en el período de analisis, la percepción de un aumento en el PBI per cápita se asocia con un incremento en la corrupción. Individualmente, el indice de percpecion de la corrupcion en el sector publico es estadisticamente significativo al 5 % de modo que un incremento de un punto en la corrupcion se asocia a un aumento del crecimiento economico per cápita de 0,45 %. Dado que la constante es significativa, al 5 %, existe un aumento del 19,9 % en el PBI per cápita debido a otros factores no asociados al modelo de estudio. Conclusiones. Se puede determinar que la relación entre la corrupción y el crecimiento económico puede ser compleja y multifacética, debido a que el Peru, durante el periodo de estudio, ha experiemntado un crecimiento economico con medianos niveles de corrupcion.
Desempeño presupuestario y desarrollo socioeconómico en un municipio distrital de la región de Huánuco, Perú
Authors: Calero Roberto , Olivares-Quispe Raquel
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. Determinar la relación entre el desempeño presupuestario y el desarrollo socioeconómico del distrito de Santa María del Valle, región de Huánuco, período 2012–2022. Métodos. La investigación se caracterizó por ser de tipo aplicada, con un nivel descriptivo-correlacional y un diseño no experimental. Como marco teórico se empleó la gestión pública enfocada en la eficiencia de la ejecución del gasto público asignado para sectores relevantes en el desarrollo de la sociedad. Resultados. Se encontró una relación positiva entre el desempeño presupuestario y el desarrollo socioeconómico (0,61) de dicho distrito. Así mismo, se halló una relación positiva entre las dimensiones de la ejecución presupuestaria en los sectores salud y saneamiento con el acceso a servicios de salud (0,53) o de agua potable y desagüe (0,71), respectivamente. En tanto, para la ejecución presupuestaria en el sector educación y el nivel de analfabetismo se halló una relación negativa (-0,49). Conclusiones. En base a los resultados, se afirma que un mejor desempeño presupuestario municipal enfocado en sectores relevantes, como salud, saneamiento y educación, se relaciona con un incremento en el nivel de desarrollo socioeconómico de la población (mayores niveles de acceso a servicios de salud, agua potable y desagüe, o un menor nivel de analfabetismo).
Análisis bibliométrico respecto de la literatura académica, sobre metodologías de costeo de proyectos de la industria creativa
Authors: Quiceno-Opina Johan S. , Tamayo-Mesa Lina M. , Ruiz-Céspedes Mónica , Borja-Córdoba William J. , García-Arenas Edilson , Mejía-Ordoñez Juan P. , Ocampo-Osorio Cristina
Published: December 2023

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar los avances en relación con el costeo de proyectos de la economía creativa, a partir de un análisis bibliométrico de la economía naranja, creativa y cultural, donde a través de las búsquedas realizadas en bases de datos y herramientas de investigación se determina la relevancia de estos conceptos, en el ámbito económico y en especial en el mundo investigativo. La problemática evidenciada, radica en la falta de sistemas de evaluación orientados en los costos de la industria creativa y cultural, respecto a esta investigación su enfoque es cuantitativo y tipo exploratoria. Se analizan las investigaciones elaboradas sobre el objeto de estudio, aportando en la definición de conceptos y la correlación en cada uno de los trabajos, con la idea de conocer y contrastar las perspectivas de las investigaciones para llevar a cabo una metodología de costeo para proyectos creativos en la ciudad de Medellín.
El Open Source y la oxigenación del agua en la crianza intensiva del “Paco” (Piaractus brachypomus)
Authors: Panduro Alvarado Leyber
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. El estudio buscó analizar la oxigenación del agua en la crianza intensiva del “Paco” aplicando el Open Source. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio explicativo, cuya población estuvo constituida por las piscigranjas de la Agropecuaria Ebenezer, en el Fundo Ecológico La Colorada, en la región Ucayali (Perú). Se desarrolló la instalación de un método para el control y la toma de datos del oxígeno disuelto, mediante un programa computacional que  activaba el sistema Venturi, el cual activaba a su vez el sistema de oxigenación, controlado por un sistema de microcontrolador Arduino. Resultados. Se determinó la influencia de los shield Arduino en el proceso de oxigenación del agua para la crianza intensiva del “Paco”, permitiendo el uso de energía limpia; así mismo, se pudieron conocer  los resultados diferenciados en la producción de la crianza intensiva del “Paco”, de acuerdo a la oxigenación del agua. Conclusión. Se logró determinar que la aplicación del Open Source permitió una mejor oxigenación del agua en la crianza del “Paco”, alcanzando una mejora superior a 2,2 mg/l, y alcanzando un valor mínimo de 6,44 mg/l en su aplicación.
Planeación estratégica institucional y toma de decisiones en un gobierno local peruano
Authors: Ingunza Nesterenko Sergio Antonio
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. Demostrar la relación entre la planeación estratégica institucional y la toma de decisiones de los funcionarios en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco (MPHCO), en el 2019.  Métodos. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño no experimental. Se aplicó una encuesta como instrumento para recopilar información, utilizando la técnica de encuesta de opinión para captar la percepción de las variables de estudio entre los funcionarios de la MPHCO. Resultados. Se obtuvo un valor correlacional de 0,223 mediante el método estadístico de Spearman. Este resultado evidencia una correlación positiva de nivel bajo entre las variables de la investigación: planeación estratégica institucional y toma de decisiones de los funcionarios en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco, en 2019. La aceptación de la hipótesis general y el rechazo de la hipótesis nula respaldan la relación identificada. Conclusión. La investigación confirma la existencia de una correlación positiva entre la planeación estratégica institucional y la toma de decisiones de los funcionarios en la Municipalidad Provincial de Huánuco en el año 2019. Estos hallazgos respaldan la importancia de una planificación estratégica efectiva en la toma de decisiones gubernamentales a nivel local.
Evaluation of the Local Content Learning Program for Local Language in Jayapura District Using the CIPP Evaluation Model
Authors: Koirewoa Fred Samuel , Dwikurnaningsih Yari
Published: December 2023

Local governments in Indonesia through schools are starting to be moved to teach local languages as local content lessons to protect local local languages. Jayapura district also implements local content of the local language. This study aims to evaluate the Local Language Learning Program in Jayapura District. This research was evaluative research with CIPP model and using a qualitative approach. The data analysis technique used was Miles and Huberman. The formulation of the problem in this study was that the Regional Language Local Content Learning program in Jayapura Regency has been running since 2022 and, in fact, faces various obstacles; for this reason, it is necessary to conduct a thorough evaluation research on this program. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by means of interviews, documentation studies, and observations. The results obtained in this study include in the context dimension, it is found that the local language local content program in Jayapura Regency was implemented quite well. In the input dimension, this program is also in the sufficient category. The process dimension in this study is also in the sufficient category. Then the product evaluation, has less results.
Evaluation of Occupational Health Safety Management System in Hospitals in Banda Aceh City
Authors: Mutiawati Cut , Mariana Mariana , Mahidin Mahidin
Published: December 2023

The most dominant hospital activity actors at risk of occupational safety accidents (SMK3) are hospital employees such as nurses, cleaning services, patients and visitors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the application and factors affecting the implementation of occupational health and environmental safety management systems at dr. Zainal Abidin Regional General Hospital, Meuraxa Hospital and Banda Aceh Mother and Child Hospital. The data collection technique uses a mix method that combines quantitative and qualitative data with sequential explanatory strategies. The legal basis is Permenkes No. 66 of 2016, and the data was analyzed using the Likert scale method points 1-5 through SPSS version 26. The results of research at RSUDZA, RSIA, and RSUDM Banda Aceh show that the application of SMK3 is good to very good. However, there are several inhibiting factors that need to be considered by the hospital in order to improve the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) at RSUDZA, RSIA, and RSUDM Banda Aceh, some improvements can be recommended. First, RSUDZA needs to ensure the stability of K3 field officers and improve the marking of K3 signs. In addition, the unification of the drug room with pharmacy employees must be separated to be more effective. RSIA needs to obtain budget for ceiling repairs so as to block various small dirt falling from roof gaps, avoid splashing rainwater falling through the roof insulators or regulators of heat and cold coming from the roof, roof frame covers to make the space neater and cleaner, sound dampers, both generated by rainwater and other sounds and rearrange the right material placement. RSUDM needs to overcome solid waste piles, improve the marking of K3 rooms, and improve the arrangement of parking areas. In addition, it is important to hire additional security personnel in the ER. All these improvements are expected to improve occupational safety and health conditions in hospitals.
Optimizing The Na2O Dosage to Develop Mechanical Properties of Ferrochrome Slag-Based Alkali-Activated Mortar
Authors: DENER Murat
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of alkali dosage on the compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity of alkali-activated ferrochrome slag/Portland mortar. A total of eight mortar mixtures were produced. While four of the mixtures contain 15% Portland cement, the binder material of the other four mixtures consists entirely of ferrochrome slag. These alkali-activated mortar mixtures were prepared with four alkali dosages (4, 6, 8, and 10). The alkali modulus of all mixtures was kept constant at 1.4. Compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests were performed to examine the effect of alkali dosage on both PC-substituted and PC-free mortars. As the alkali dosage increased, the compressive strengths of both PC-substituted and unsubstituted mortar specimens increased. It was seen that the critical alkali dosage of the alkali-activated mortar was 6%. Compressive strength and UPV values of the mortar specimens increased significantly with PC substitution
Genetic Diversity of Pelophylax cerigensis-like Populations on the Anatolian Mainland in Türkiye (Amphibia: Anura: Ranidae)
Authors: AKIN PEKŞEN Çiğdem , ÇAKMAK Emel
Published: December 2023

Genetic diversity is increasingly used as a vital component in planning appropriate conservation strategies. Water frogs in the eastern Mediterranean consist of several endemic species. The Critically Endangered Karpathos water frog (Pelophylax cerigensis) is one such species, restricted to Karpathos Island, but recently P. cerigensis specific haplotypes were also found in Rhodes and southwestern Türkiye. Since geologically Karpathos and Rhodes have been separated from the Anatolian mainland millions years ago, the genetic diversity of P. cerigensis-like populations on the Anatolian mainland are not known. Here, we aim to evaluate the genetic diversity of this mainland populations (N=52) in southwestern Anatolia by using 5 polymorphic microsatellite loci. According to results, a total of 38 alleles which five loci exhibited a moderate level of genetic diversity (observed heterozygosity, HO=0.423). The population has not gone through a bottleneck anytime soon; however, signs of inbreeding were determined (Fıs=0.401). Due to restricted occurrence from Antalya to Aydın provinces in southwestern Türkiye and a moderate level of genetic diversity, they should be considered a third Management Unit (MU) of P. cerigensis populations in addition to previous Karpathos and Rhodes MUs. This approach is very crucial to formulate suitable management strategies for conservation of these threatened populations.
Indications and results of prenatal invasive diagnosis (amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, cordocentesis): A tertiary center experience
Authors: ŞEYHANLI Zeynep , TOKGÖZ Betül , ULUSOY Can Ozan , SUCU Sadun , KARABAY Gülşan , BAKIR Abdüllatif , İSKENDER Cantekin , ÇELEN Şevki
Published: December 2023

Objective: To evaluate the indications for prenatal invasive procedures and karyotype results in pregnant women
Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the indications and karyotype results of pregnant women who opted for invasive diagnostic testing in a tertiary center between September 2022 and May 2023.
Results: Of the 331 patients who underwent prenatal genetic diagnosis, 267 underwent amniocentesis (80.7%), 62 underwent chorionic villus sampling (18.7%), and 2 underwent cordocentesis (0.6%). The most common indication for amniocentesis was an elevated risk in first-trimester screening tests (29.6%). Chorionic villus sampling was most frequently performed due to an increased risk in the first-trimester screening test (37.1%) and because of an increased nuchal translucency (37.1%). Cordocentesis was exclusively performed in cases of abnormal second-trimester ultrasound examinations. Trisomy 21 was most frequently detected in cases with increased nuchal translucency (13.3%).
Conclusions: The importance of invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures for the early detection and diagnosis of genetic disorders and the assessment of fetal health is evident. However, the decision to undergo these procedures should be made thoughtfully, with careful consideration of patient counselling and informed consent.
Circulating Obestatin levels in women with uterine leiomyoma
Authors: OSKOVİ KAPLAN Zeynep Asli , TATAÇ Naci
Published: December 2023

Objective: Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors of reproductive age women with symptoms of bleeding, pain, pressure and consequences on reproduction. Obestatin is a recently discovered secreted peptide encoded by the preproghrelin gene. The role of obestatin in the regulation of metabolism is still under debate. In this article, we investigate the use of biomarker in patients with uterine leiomyoma. Our goal is to study the obestatin as a biomarker for the diagnosis and monitoring of uterine leiomyoma.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted between January 2015–June 2015 in outpatient gynecology clinic of Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Education and Research Hospital, Ankara. A total of 82 women were recruited as 48 with uterine leiomyoma and 34 healthy controls.The obestatin levels were reviewed prospectively.

Results: The obestatin levels of study group was lower than the control group (1.91±2.64 pg/mL vs. 3.58±4.81 pg/mL, p ꓿.009). The obestatin levels without normal distribution, Mann–Whitney U-test was performed for two independent groups.

Conclusion: Increased obestatin characterized obesity in women, supporting the hypothesis that the imbalance of obestatin may have a role in the pathophysiology of leiomyoma due to obesity. On the other hand, some relevant differences between our data on circulating blood levels of obestatin in normal-weight women who had leiomyoma subjects and those reported in the few studies published so far imply that further extensive research in this new area is needed.
Penggunaan E- Wallet Sebagai Alat Transaksi Pengganti Uang Tunai Bagi UMKM Di Kecamatan Padangsidimpuan Tenggara
Authors: Hasibuan Tondi Agustian , Yarham M.
Published: December 2023

This research aims; to evaluate the role of MSMEs in driving the growth of E-wallets or Digital Wallets in Southeastern Padangsidimpuan District; to analyzethe effects of using E-wallets as a non-cash payment method by MSMEs in Southeastern Padangsidimpuan District. The research respondents consist of 20 MSMEs that use E-walet for data processing. Data is analyzed using statistical formulas, and the research results indicate that MSMEs play a role in increasing the use of E-walet. The use of E-walet  seen an increase, and the research also shows that using Digital Wallets as a non-cash payment method helps MSMEs avoid the need for change.
Peran Etika Komunikasi Dalam Konteks Pemilihan Umum Tahun 2024: Kajian Etika Kristen
Authors: Belo Yosia , S. Rika
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The 2024 General Election or General Election is a democratic celebration for the Indonesian nation which will be held simultaneously (election of president, legislative members and regional heads). So the potential for conflict or failure will be wide open. This potential becomes a logistics when reflecting on the 2019 elections, where there was a lot of spreading hatred, hoax news and even slander and violations on social media. That is why, this research focuses on the ethical role of communication in elections from a Christian ethical perspective. Therefore, even though the number of Christian voters is a minority, their position is also very urgent and strategic. Researchers use qualitative methods with emphasis on literature review and analysis. As a result of the research, three important roles of communication ethics in the 2024 Election were obtained, namely: communication ethics will produce cool and religious communication during the 2024 Election, communication ethics will reduce the spread of hatred, hoax news, and slander spread massively during the 2024 Election, and ethics Communication will create peaceful and conducive elections.
Kaçarlar Döneminde Tarîkatlarin Genel Görünümü ve Tasavvufun Modernizmle Bütünleştirilme Çabaları
Authors: AKTULGA GÜRBÜZ Sevda
Published: December 2023

Tasavvuf tarihi araştırmalarında Kaçar dönemi, özellikle Şiî düşüncenin tasavvuf üzerinde etkisini araştırmak için önemli bir kaynaktır. İrfan gibi müteradif kavrama dönüştürülen tasavvuf, bu dönemde Sünnî tarikatlarca savunulurken Şiî tarikatların dönüşüm ve değişim faaliyetlerine kaynaklık etmiştir. Başta Kadîriyye ve Nakşibendiyye tarîkatları olmak üzere Sünnî tasavvufu koruma çabasına giren tarîkatlar, faaliyetleri kısıtlansa da bulundukları sınırlı bölgelerde halkın teveccühüne mazhar olmuşlardır. Modenleşme ve bağımsızlık hareketlerinin yaşandığı XIX. ve XX. yy. da Kaçarlar, Sünnî tarîkatların sınırda bulunmasından ve Osmanlı Devleti’nin halifelik gücünden çekinerek kısa süreli anlaşmalar yapmışsa da sindirme ve baskı politikasını devam ettirmişlerdir. Şiî tarîkatlar için müsamahakâr bir tavır sergileyen Kaçarlar; toplumun modernleşmesi için Sâfî Ali Şâhiyye’nin desteğini alarak güç kazanmak istemiştir. Sâfî Ali Şâh ve halifesi Zahirüddevle Ali Hân Kaçar, tasavvufu modernizmle bütünleştirmek için çeşitli faaliyetlerde bulunmuşlardır. Özellikle Zahirüddevle’nin Encümen-i Uhuvvet Cemiyetini kurarak kardeşlik ile eşitlik anlayışına dayanan tasavvufî anlayışı ortaya koyması ve mürîdlerinin şehirli entelektüellerden oluşması devrimlerin yapılmasını kolaylaştırmıştır. Zahirüddevle; melâmîlik-fütüvvet, mürşid-mürîd gibi tasavvufî kavramları çağının ihtiyacına göre ele almış ve gelenek ile modernizmi bütünleştirmenin çabası içerisinde olmuştur. Bu çalışma, Kaçar döneminin tasavvuf algısını ortaya koymayı ve Şiî tarîkat Sâfî Ali Şâhiyye’nin tasavvufu modernizmle bütünleştirmeye dayalı faaliyetlerini ele almayı amaçlamaktadır. Özellikle Şiî kaynaklara başvurularak yapılan bu çalışma, bir devrin tasavvufî düşüncesinin panaromasını sunmayı hedeflemektedir. Makalenin önemi ise bu alanla ilgili yapılan çalışmanın az olmasıdır.
THE ROLE OF CYBER SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF HUMANS IN SOCIAL ENGINEERING CYBER ATTACKS ON THE MARITIME DOMAIN
Authors: AŞAN Cihat
Published: December 2023

Through technological advancements, the expanding proportion of maritime transportation on a global scale is becoming faster, more automated, more digital, and ultimately more cyber-space. In particular, the Industrial Revolution 4.0 has brought real-time digital integration of stakeholders in the maritime industry, both on land and at sea, into cyberspace. However, the scope of life and property protection at sea has expanded with the participation of the cyber environment as well as the physical environment. The human factor plays a leading role in ensuring the security of both the physical and cyber environment. In parallel, the main target of hackers who try to gain profit by violating the security environment is the person who does not have sufficient situational awareness of cyber security and can be called the weakest link in the chain. In this study, as main goal, the role of the situational awareness of the employees in the past cyber-attacks on the maritime industry was examined, and a perspective on the measures to be taken was presented. To achieve this research goal, the study utilized the snowballing technique to access literature, which helped uncover additional relevant resources not initially detected. This was followed by a systematic analysis of the collected literature. An analysis of attacks conducted since 2010 revealed that 76% of them utilized social engineering methods, such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. These attackers appear to exploit the maritime industry's insufficient cybersecurity awareness among its employees and the lack of a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity within the industry.
ÖZEL EĞİTİM GEREKTİREN BİREYLERDE AKRAN ZORBALIĞININ ÖĞRETMEN GÖRÜŞLERİNE GÖRE BELİRLENMESİ (KKTC ÖRNEĞİ)
Authors: ÖZKAN İrem , NURİ Cahit , BAĞLAMA Başak
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, özel eğitim gerektiren öğrencilerin yaşadıkları akran zorbalığına ilişkin özel eğitim ve okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin görüşlerini belirlemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yaklaşımlarından fenomenolojik desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırma grubunu özel eğitim öğretmeni ve okul öncesi öğretmeni olan 63 öğretmen oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri görüşmeler ve anketler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Veriler, tema ve alt temalar oluşturularak sunulan betimsel analiz kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda özel eğitim gerektiren öğrencilerin sıklıkla zorbalık davranışına maruz kaldıkları ve bu davranışta çoğunlukla mağdur rolünde oldukları ortaya çıkmıştır. Özel eğitim ve okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin verdikleri cevaplara göre özel eğitim gerektiren öğrencilerin yüksek oranda sözel zorbalık kurbanı olduğunu düşündükleri görülmektedir. Özel eğitim gerektiren çocukların uğradıkları akran zorbalıkları sınıf seviyesi yükseldikçe zorbalığında arttığı ve cinsiyetlerine göre farklılaştığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Zorba davranışlar ile mücadele konusunda öğretmenler bilinçlendirme çalışmalarını arttırılmasının önemini vurgulamıştır. Bu bağlamda özel eğitimde, her öğrencinin bireysel ihtiyaçları farklılık gösterir. Bu nedenle, akran zorbalığını önlemek ve ele almak için çözümler belirlenirken öğrencilerin özel gereksinimleri dikkate alınmalıdır. Özel eğitim programları, öğrencilere sosyal beceriler kazandırmaya odaklanmalıdır. Öğrencilerin iletişim, empati, problem çözme gibi becerilerini geliştirmesi akranlarıyla daha sağlıklı ilişkiler kurmalarına yardımcı olabilir.
Implementation of Infrastructure Development Planning in Deli Serdang Regency
Authors: Marwazi Arfan , Azhari Ihsan , Abdiyanto Abdiyanto
Published: December 2023

This research aims to identify the implementation of development planning and explain the impact of development planning in 5 (five) villages in Deli Serdang Regency in terms of infrastructure, including road construction and physical improvements. Additionally, this research also aims to analyze the factors hindering the implementation of development planning, explore the root causes of issues, and present recommendations for improvement. This study is analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach, with 11 (eleven) individuals selected as research samples, and data collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and field observations. Furthermore, data is analyzed through the processes of reduction, presentation, and verification to ensure the validity and reliability of the research results. The research findings show that, in general, the implementation of regional development planning still has several complex and interconnected shortcomings. The main factors that can lead to failures in the implementation of development planning results include budgetary constraints, often limited resources of the community, and inadequate organizational or regional apparatus resources in carrying out their tasks. Additionally, changes in proposed activities often become a cause of inconsistency between planning and implementation. Not only that, there are additional factors that complicate the situation, such as the role of the government and regional apparatus as formulators of public policies that significantly impact the success of the implementation of development planning. The government's and regional apparatus' role in directing policies can create dynamics that influence the final results of implementation.
Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Produksi Susu (Studi Kasus Peternakan Sapi Perah di Kota Batu)
Authors: Ainy Novitasari  , Ria Amelia Febriani Hutasoit  , Ahmad Fakhrur Rozi  , Anisa Aulia Rohmah
Published: December 2023

Peternakan sapi perah memiliki prospek yang cukup baik di Indonesia, karena tingginya permintaan terhadap susu dan hasil turunannya yang mengandung berbagai macam manfaat bagi tubuh manusia, akan tetapi akhir-akhir ini peternakan sapi perah banyak diserang oleh Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku (PMK) yang dapat mengakibatkan produksi susu menurun secara signifikan, ternak menjadi lemas, banyak mengeluarkan air liur,nafsu makan menurun dan terdapat luka pada gusi, hidung dan lidah. Kecamatan Junrejo, Kota Batu merupakan salah satu daerah penghasil susu sapi yang dapat menghasilkan 1000 liter susu per hari akan tetapi setelah beberapa dari ternak terserang penyakit mulut dan kuku sehingga hanya dapat menghasilkan 400 liter susu per harinya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku terhadap faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi susu di Kecamatan Junrejo, Kota Batu. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Regresi Linier berganda dengan menggunakan fungsi Cobb Douglas, pemilihan lokasi dan responden menggunakan purposive, dan data yang digunakan merupakan data primer dilakukan dengan wawancara pada setiap responden dengan acuan kuesioner yang telah disiapkan terlebih dahulu. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa harga susu, konsumsi hijauan, konsumsi konsentrat, tenaga kerja, dan jumlah sapi laktasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap produksi susu dari sebelum terkena Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku dan juga setelah terkena Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku.
Effect of Injection Vitamin B-Complex on Diet for Consumption, Feed Rate Conversion and Average Daily Weight Gain of Bali Cattle in the Growing Phase
Authors: Carlito de Araújo Mali Code  , Graciano Soares Gomes  , Armando B.M. Afonso  , Ana Maria da Costa G. Noronha
Published: December 2023

The use of Vitamin B-complex injection is considered more practical, low cost, and easier in the implementation process, and the role of Vitamin B-complex is as a cofactor in the metabolic process and stimulates voluntary consumption. The aim of this study is to find out the effect of injecting different cc (ml) of B-Complex vitamins on diet intake, feed conversion, and average daily weight gain of Bali cattle in the growing phase. This study was carried out in the municipality of Bobonaro, with a duration of 81 days. The experimental method was used with T-test statistics. The independent groups represent two groups of male cattle and each group is composed of 5 male cattle. The groups are called A, and B, therefore, group A receives an injection of Vitamin B-Complex according to the initial weight of each animal, and group B as a control without Vitamin-B-Complex injection. Both groups received the same diet which is composed of Leucaena leucocephala, Gliricydia spium, Panicum maximum, and rice straw (Oryza sativa Lin). The results of the statistical analysis revealed that there was no difference (P>0.05) between the two groups, mainly in dry matter intake, feed conversion, and average daily weight gain. Therefore, the injection of Vitamin B-Complex should be less necessary to promote the growth of ruminant animals, mainly cattle, due to the degradation of the vitamins in the rumen, in addition to the fact that the vitamin acts by competitive inhibition at different points in the metabolism process, in addition to its participation, it is also fundamental in the oxidation of substrates and energy supply in the animal's metabolism process.