bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of small-interfering RNA (As1974) and HFq-binding proteins on resistance gene and host microRNA (miR-30C) expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected patients from Iraq
Authors: Al fatlah Bashaer Saad Jabbar , Bunyan Ilham Abbass , Al Husseini Rafid Fakher Hussein
Published: May 2024

Background:

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small RNAs encoded by the genome that regulate the production of cellular mRNAs that include either incomplete or complete miRNA-binding sites.

Objectives:

To evaluate the impact of sRNA (As1974) and HFq-binding proteins on the expression of resistance gene and host miRNA (miR-30C) in Iraqi urinary tract infections (UTIs) patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Materials and Methods:

Patients with UTIs from Baghdad, Iraq’s Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Ghazi Hariri Hospital, Central Laboratories in Medical City, and Al-Yarmouk Hospital were recruited during June 2022 and October 2022 to provide 200 clinical samples.

Results:

Out of 200 patients with UTIs, only 56 (38.14%) were diagnosed as P. aeruginosa from positive urine samples. Urine samples were analyzed for HFQ gene expression, and the results showed that HFQ is overexpressed in P. aeruginosa-resistant samples compared to sensitive clinical samples, as measured by fold change after normalization with housekeeping gene 16sRNA by folding (21.4971.241 vs. 1.92142 0.04598). Furthermore, normalization of As1974 gene expression in urine samples using 16sRNA revealed a downregulation of As1974 in resistance, with a fold change of 0.66220.0465 versus 2.0121.0243. The miR-30 gene was shown to be downregulated in urine and blood samples (1.360.34, 0.478210.03678) as compared to those of healthy subjects.

Conclusions:

All ages were susceptible to the UTIs, also females suffered from UTIs more than males. A significant over expression of HFQ-binding protein in P. aeruginosa compared to sensitive clinical samples. Downregulation of As1974 in resistance.
Assessment of parents' perception regarding electronic device use among children following COVID-19 lockdown in the field practice area of Urban Health Center of a Medical College in Anantapuramu
Authors: Krishna V. Kumari , Kishore Mathi Babu , Pradeep B. , Sowmithri M. L.
Published: May 2024

Background:

The outcome of eLearning is being studied comprehensively. Parents' perception toward e-devices is the financial burden during the lockdown and the outcome of education by remote learning. Receptive adaptation had to be made with inexperience. The new indefinite pandemic had psychological, social, emotional, and financial stress on parents as education of the child is always a priority.

Introduction:

Lockdown following the COVID-19 pandemic introduced a concept of eLearning as schools were shut. This increases access to electronic devices and Internet among the children.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess parents' perception regarding electronic device use among children following the COVID-19 lockdown.

Materials and Methods:

It is a cross-sectional study conducted in the field practice area of Urban Health Centre of a Medical College in Anantapur. The calculated sample size was 178 and the sampling method was convenience sampling. People living in the study area having at least one child of attending school were the study population. Required ethical clearance and individual informed consent was taken. Data were collected using a predesigned, prevalidated, and self-administered questionnaire. It had two scales 10-itemed “perceived demerits of eLearning by parents” and 4-itemed “perceived merits of eLearning by parents.” Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests.

Results:

Out of the total 180 participants, 154 (85.6%) were stressed about the extra cost imposed to facilitate online classes. Perceived demerits of eLearning by parent's scale had a median score of 8 out of 10. However, 167 (92.8%) agreed that eLearning was the only viable option for schooling during the lockdown.

Conclusion:

Most of the parents in the study agree with the benefits of eLearning; however, they are aware and weary of its ill effects and stressed due to added costs related to it.
Role of serum and pleural adenosine deaminase activity compared to pleural fluid analysis in patients with pleural effusion of various etiology
Authors: Ali Mubasheer , Janjal Prashant , Raghavendra Rao M. V.
Published: May 2024

Background:

Numerous tests are available for determining the cause of exudate, but all these tests lack sensitivity and specificity, and they are not generally available. Adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in pleural or peritoneal fluid is simple and useful investigation in diagnosis of exudate effusion, particularly in differentiating tuberculous from nontuberculous exudative effusion.

Objectives:

To estimate the diagnostic utility of pleural and peritoneal fluid ADA/serum ADA ratio, in the diagnosis of tubercular pleural effusion.

Materials and Methods:

A hospital-based cross-sectional diagnostic evaluation study was carried out among 50 patients with pleural effusions selected to assay ADA activity in pleural fluid and serum along with pleural fluid analysis. Effusions were classified into transudative and exudative after careful evaluation of all biochemical parameters of pleural fluid. Cutoff value for pleural ADA was taken as 60 U/L and for pleural/serum ADA was taken as 2.5.

Results:

Forty-three patients had exudative effusions among which 38 were tubercular and five were nontubercular, seven cases were transudative. Mean pleural ADA levels in tuberculous group (80.31 ± 24.84 U/L) were higher (P < 0.01) than nontubercular group (23.00 ± 5.22 U/L). Serum ADA levels in tubercular group (27.23 ± 7.32 U/L) were significantly higher (P < 0.0l) as compared to nontubercular group (14.95 ± 7.04 U/L). Serum ADA levels in tubercular group (27.23 ± 7.32 U/L) were also significantly higher as compared to the control group of healthy individuals (13.00 ± 2.75 U/L). Pleural ADA cutoff at 60 U/L gave a sensitivity and specificity of 81% and 100%, respectively, whereas pleural serum ADA ratio at a cutoff of 2.5 gave a sensitivity and specificity of 71% and 81%, respectively.

Conclusion:

The measurement of ADA in tubercular pleural effusion is not only relevant, but also of a high diagnostic value when other clinical and laboratory tests are either negative or inconclusive.
Hydatid cystic disease
Authors: Kaur Daljinderjit , Kaur Jaspreet , Gupta Monica , Singh Satinder
Published: May 2024

Hydatid disease, due to Echinococcus granulosus, is an endemic parasitic disease prevalent all over the world, especially in Mediterranean countries. Differentiating hydatid cysts from other hepatic cysts are at times clinically challenging. Here, we present an unusual case of hepatic hydatid cyst mimicking malignancy in a 50-year-old female patient with ascites and hepatitis C virus-related liver cirrhosis. We know that hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common cause of a space-occupying lesion in a cirrhotic liver. This case report is of significance as hepatic hydatid disease despite being a frequent occurrence otherwise, is unusual in cirrhosis and might get unrecognized.
Symptomatic assessment in patients undergoing full-house functional endoscopic sinus surgery for pansinusitis using nonpowered instruments through the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 Questionnaire in the rural population
Authors: Thejas Saai Ram , Prashanth Nampally , Yogesh Tekuru , Nilavan S. B. , Raj Madhamshetty Ritesh , Vipanchi Samudrala
Published: May 2024

Background:

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a powerful method to achieve good clearance of sinus disease and is being practiced for the better part of the last three decades. The Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Questionnaire was developed as a modification of the SNOT – 20 in 2009 and helps in better understanding of the disease process before and after surgery as it includes the functioning of special senses.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess the role and reliability of SNOT-22 in pansinusitis undergoing full-house FESS.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in rural South India from July 2021 to December 2021. Two hundred and thirteen patients were evaluated, and out of these, only 69 patients met the inclusion criteria. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia using cold steel instruments. SNOT-22 was administered 1 day before surgery and after 12 weeks postsurgery.

Observations and Results:

The average preoperative score in the SNOT-22 scale was 46.16 out of a maximum of 110 and the average postoperative score was 18.70 (an improvement of 59.50%, P < 0.05). Forty-two males and 27 females made it to the final study. The most common age of the patient at the time of presentation was between 21 and 30.

Conclusion:

Performing a full-house FESS for pansinusitis in cases with improper follow-up can be done without any side effects provided they are monitored with the SNOT-22 Questionnaire. This study can help practitioners achieve good success rates with lower revision surgery requirements.
Fine-needle aspiration cytology in thyroid lesions: A diagnostic evaluation study
Authors: Singhi Gaurav , Kamatar Poornima V. , Dinesh U. S.
Published: May 2024

Background:

Thyroid disorders are prevalent worldwide, with India being at high risk for iodine deficiency disorders. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a first-line diagnostic tool for evaluating thyroid nodules, which has significantly reduced the number of thyroid surgeries performed.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to evaluate the role of FNAC in the diagnosis of thyroid swellings.

Materials and Methods:

Diagnostic evaluation study of patients with thyroid swelling whose FNAC is carried out over a period of 1 year. The patient’s demographic and clinical details, as well as relevant investigations, were obtained. FNAC results were classified into four groups: benign, suspicious for malignancy, malignant, and unsatisfactory/insufficient for diagnosis. Based on FNAC results, 22 patients underwent thyroid surgery, and the specimens were examined histologically. The study assessed the sensitivity and specificity of FNAC by comparing cytological diagnosis with histopathological diagnosis.

Results:

Out of 228 patients with thyroid swelling, 190 (83.34%) were females and 38 (16.66%) were males. Average age of presentation was 39.89 years. Clinically, 108 (47.36%) cases presented with the diffuse involvement of the thyroid gland. FNAC results showed 201 (88.15%) were benign, 15 (6.57%) were malignant, and 12 (5.26%) were unsatisfactory. Colloid goiter was the most common thyroid lesion found on FNAC. Among 22 cases that underwent surgery, 17 were benign and 5 were malignant on histopathology examination. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy were 100%, 94.44%, 80%, 100%, and 95.45%, respectively.

Conclusion:

FNAC is a simple, quick, and useful first-line tool for evaluating thyroid swelling and can help differentiate neoplastic from non-neoplastic lesions. It also helps surgeons in decision-making and patient management.
Avascular necrosis of hip joints in post-COVID-19 patients
Authors: Karpur Santosh , Baja Nagaraju , Malikireddy Pruthvi , Pokuri Deepthi
Published: May 2024

Risk of bone necrosis is increased in patients with COVID-19 due to hypercoagulability. The hypercoagulability is caused by gene encoding for pro-inflammatory proteins which is due to single nucleotide polymorphism. All these mechanisms namely aggregation of leukocytes, hypercoagulability, and inflammation of the vessels can lead to reduced blood supply to the bone. This can ultimately lead to necrosis of the bone. The present case series of 20 cases attempts to study the avascular necrosis (AVN) of hip joint in patients with COVID-19. A history related to AVN was recorded. The patient was screened with plain radiographs of the affected joint. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination of Hip joint was done on the same day as plain radiograph. The Modified Ficat classification system for MRI was used for staging AVN of the femoral head. The mean interval between the onset of initial symptoms and MRI was 2–4 weeks. Majority of the patients were diagnosed as Stage I (45%). Males were affected more than females, i.e., 70% versus 30%. Fever and hip pain were the most common presenting symptoms. We conclude from the present case series that COVID-19 may be associated with AVN of hip joint as all post-COVID cases had AVN. Hence, all patients who recovered from COVID-19 should be screened for AVN for early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
Visual satisfaction and spectacle independence with monofocal intraocular lens with enhanced intermediate vision and trifocal intraocular lenses in the prepresbyopic age group patients with cataracts
Authors: Joshi Rajesh Subhash
Published: May 2024

AIM:

This aims to study visual satisfaction and spectacle independence in prepresbyopic age patients with cataracts after the implantation of either monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) with enhanced intermediate vision or trifocal IOL.

SETTING:

Private practice.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This prospective, observational case study was conducted on patients in the prepresbyopic age group with cataracts. Patients were allocated to one of the two groups. Thirteen patients (26 eyes) received monofocal IOL with enhanced intermediate vision (intermediate vision group), and 12 patients (24 eyes) received diffractive multifocal IOLs (trifocal group). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity, Uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA) and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) values, defocus curves, and contrast sensitivities (CS) of the two groups were compared 3 months’ postsurgery. Their spectacle independence and visual satisfaction were also assessed.

RESULTS:

The study patients were aged 35–45 years and comprised 14 males and 11 females. No significant difference was observed in UDVA (intermediate vision group: 0.02 ± 0.01, trifocal group: 0.02 ± 0.01; P = 0.22) and UIVA (intermediate vision group: 0.20 ± 0.10, trifocal group: 0.19 ± 0.10; P = 0.12). However, a statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of UNVA (intermediate vision group: 0.32 ± 0.10, trifocal group: 0.80 ± 0.10; P = 0.01). The mean CS in monofocal IOL with enhanced intermediate vision and trifocal groups were 1.577 ± 0.3 and 1.550 ± 0.2, respectively (P = 0.40). None of the patients experienced photic phenomena. In total, 10 of 13 patients in the monofocal IOL with enhanced intermediate vision group required spectacle correction for near visual acuity in the range of +1.00 to +2.00 D.

CONCLUSION:

This study found that there was no significant difference in distance and intermediate vision between the two groups. However, the trifocal group had better uncorrected near vision compared to the monofocal group that had enhanced intermediate vision. The conclusion is that using trifocal IOLs for both eyes provided complete independence from wearing glasses. In addition, no visual disturbances were observed after implanting the new-generation trifocal IOLs.
Ocular argyrosis
Authors: Mora Noelia Fernández , Bueis Ana Boto De Los
Published: May 2024

The absorption of silver presents as a grayish coloration in different locations as the skin and eye. Corneal argyrosis is characterized by micro-deposits in the stroma, Bowman or Descemt membranes. This metal could also affect other structures as the retina. We describe the case of a male jeweler with corneal argyrosis. Small whitish–grayish predescemetic depositis were observed by biomicroscopy, which were described as punctate and extra-cellular by in vivo confocal microscopy. Our patient presented a significative impairment of contrast sensitivity under scotopic conditions which could not be attributed to other condition. This test could be helpful in detecting retinal functional alteration before the structural anatomical alteration are visible.
Intraretinal and subretinal fluid in exudative nonproliferative macular telangiectasia type 2
Authors: Manayath George J. , Ninan Rohan Suresh , Verghese Shishir , Narendran Venkatapathy
Published: May 2024

A 62-year-old man presented with complaints of decreased vision in BE. His best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 6/12 in both eyes (BE). Based on his fundus examination and imaging findings, he was diagnosed with BE Macular Telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel 2) and was advised of regular follow-up. Over the course of follow-up, he developed further reduction in vision in the right eye (RE) to 6/24. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) showed the presence of a subfoveal detachment (SFD) with intraretinal cystoid edema. He was diagnosed to have an exudative variant of preproliferative MacTel 2 and underwent three intravitreal injections of bevacizumab in the RE following which there was an improvement in BCVA to 6/12 along with the complete resolution of SFD and IRF on SD-OCT. This report describes a rare case of exudative nonproliferative macular telangiectasia type 2 presenting with the presence of intraretinal fluid.
Root and root canal morphology of permanent mandibular premolars in Saudi Arabian population
Authors: Aljuailan Roqayah
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

Thorough knowledge of the teeth's root and root canal morphology is vital before obtaining access to endodontic therapy. This study aimed to undertake a comprehensive literature review of the root and root canal anatomy of the mandibular premolars in several provinces of Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods:

The PubMed and Scopus databases were screened for relevant literature. Included studies reported data on the number of roots, root canals, canal configurations, and anatomical variations of mandibular premolars in the Saudi population. Gender morphological differences and bilateral symmetry have also been reviewed, along with case reports of anomalies.

Results:

Fifteen studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included. The weighted average of single-rooted teeth is 91.4% of the mandibular first premolar and 96.7% of the second premolar. Studies of the internal canal morphology revealed that two or more canals were found in 21.5% of the first premolar and 7.1% of the second premolar. Type I Vertucci canal configuration is the most prevalent in mandibular premolars. The multi-rooted or multi-canalled system variants were frequently reported in the clinical case reports.

Conclusion:

Mandibular first premolars have a higher incidence of multi-canal system than second premolars, hence clinicians should be attentive to the possibility of an extra canal in these teeth. Few studies are available that discuss the root canal morphology of mandibular premolars in the Saudi population, and further studies with a larger sample size covering Saudi Arabia's provinces are indicated.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice about painless local anesthesia injection techniques among pediatric dentists
Authors: Jain Sejal , Bargale Seema , Dave Bhavna , Kariya Pratik B , Shah Yash , Dharmatti Shweta
Published: May 2024

Background:

Various technologies and methods have been invented involving local anesthesia delivery with minimal child patient discomfort and reduced injection pain. These technologies include vibrotactile devices, computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system (CCLADS), jet injectors, and nanotechnology.

Aim:

The aim of the current study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice about painless local anesthesia injection technique among pediatric dentists in India.

Materials and Methods:

This study was an online cross-sectional survey consisting of 20 formulated questions about the various painless local anesthesia injection techniques. A total of 318 pediatric dentists participated in this online survey across India. The collected data were subjected to descriptive and Chi-square analysis.

Results:

Out of 318 responses received, 95% of pediatric dentists agreed that pain management is one of the most important aspects of child patient care. CCLADS and vibrotactile devices are among the most used painless injection techniques with 89.6% and 84.2%, respectively.

Conclusion:

The pediatric dentists were found to have good knowledge about the various painless injection techniques; however, these techniques were not adopted by many of them. There is a need to implement such painless techniques in order to reduce pediatric patient discomfort.
Binary Classification of Skin Cancer Images Using Pre-trained Networks with I-GWO
Authors: Hussein Hadeer , Ahmed Magdy  , Abdel-Kader Rehab F. , Khaled Abd El Salam
Published: May 2024

One of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide is skin cancer. Determining disease characteristics necessitates a clinical evaluation of skin lesions, but this process is limited by long time horizons and a multiplicity of interpretations. Deep learning techniques have been created to help dermatologists with these issues as a higher patient survival rate depends on the early and precise detection of skin cancer. This research proposed a new approach for binary classification of dermoscopic images for skin cancer. The Improved Grey Wolf Optimizer (I-GWO) is used in this technique to fine-tune some hyperparameters’ values of various pre-trained deep learning networks to maximize results. SqueezeNet, ShuffleNet, AlexNet, ResNet-18, and DarkNet-19 are the pre-trained networks that were employed. We tested the MED-NODE and DermIS databases in our investigation. Concerning the MED-NODE and DermIS datasets, the proposed method's highest accuracy results are 100% and 97%, respectively.
The Galvin property under the ultrapower axiom
Authors: Benhamou Tom , Goldberg Gabriel
Published: May 2024

We continue the study of the Galvin property from Benhamou, Garti, and Shelah (2023, Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society 151, 1301–1309) and Benhamou (2023, Saturation properties in canonical inner models, submitted). In particular, we deepen the connection between certain diamond-like principles and non-Galvin ultrafilters. We also show that any Dodd sound non p-point ultrafilter is non-Galvin. We use these ideas to formulate what appears to be the optimal large cardinal hypothesis implying the existence of a non-Galvin ultrafilter, improving on a result from Benhamou and Dobrinen (2023, Journal of Symbolic Logic, 1–34). Finally, we use a strengthening of the Ultrapower Axiom to prove that in all the known canonical inner models, a

$\kappa $

-complete ultrafilter has the Galvin property if and only if it is an iterated sum of p-points.
Studies in tense, aspect and augment use: an unrecognized (?) timeless injunctive in early Epic Greek. Part 1: Status quaestionis on the use of injunctive, augment and aspect
Authors: De Decker Filip
Published: May 2024

Since West’s seminal 1989 article, it has been assumed that there were (only) four instances in epic Greek (Homer, Hesiod and the Homeric Hymns) in which the injunctive (often called an unaugmented indicative in the commentaries) could be interpreter as having a timeless (or omnitemporal) meaning. In an article, divided into two parts, I will argue and show that there could be more of these forms. I will also analyze several other instances in which an injunctive has been transmitted, instances in which it refers to a background action or an event in a remote past. In part 1, I address the interaction and difference in use between the injunctive and the (augmented) indicative in epic Greek, paying special attention to the gnomic aorist, the similia, the instances with τε-épique and the so-called “Hymnic aorist”, explaining why they mostly comprise the augment. Following West 1989 for Greek and Hoffmann 1967 for Vedic, I argue that the injunctives or unaugmented indicatives are not simply metrical variants of the indicative, but have their own distinct meanings and functions, as they are used to “mention” or describe background actions, preserve an old “timeless” meaning or refer to a more remote (and often mythical) past. As some of the instances have an aorist and others a present injunctive, I also take into account the aspectual difference(s) between these forms, discussing scholarship on tense and aspect in general and Homer in particular. In part 2, I proceed to actual instances and will investigate them for both the use of the injunctive or indicative and for that of the aspectual stem.
Development and Evaluation of Effervescent Powder Formulations Combining Red Ginger Extract and Honey
Authors: Azahra Astrid Sulistya , Prabowo Agung , Yasmin Arla Aglia
Published: May 2024

Effervescent powder formulations combining red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) extract and honey were developed and evaluated for their physical, chemical, and antibacterial properties. The formulations were prepared using wet granulation method, and their organoleptic properties, moisture content, flow characteristics, dispersibility, foam height, pH, and hedonic responses were assessed. Additionally, the antibacterial activity of the formulations against Streptococcus pyogenes was evaluated using agar diffusion method. The results showed that the formulations exhibited variations in color, odor, taste, and physical form, with formulation F3 containing 10% red ginger extract demonstrating the best sensory attributes. All formulations met the moisture content and flow time criteria, indicating good stability and handling properties. They also displayed rapid dispersibility and proper foam height upon dissolution. The pH values fell within the acceptable range for consumption. However, none of the formulations showed significant antibacterial activity against Streptococcus pyogenes. Further optimization may be required to enhance the formulations' antibacterial efficacy.
Analysis of Students' Understanding and Motivation of Volleyball Extracurricular Activities at SMK Sariwangi Tasikmalaya
Authors: Prabowo Agung , Nurnisaa Binti Abdullah Suhaimi  , Cahyandari Rini
Published: May 2024

This research aims to evaluate the understanding and motivation of Tasikmalaya 1 Public High School students towards the extracurricular sport of volleyball. The research method used is quantitative descriptive using a Likert scale. The research results show that some students still have a limited understanding of volleyball, even though the majority like this extracurricular activity. Lack of motivation in playing volleyball is caused by limited facilities and limited practice time. Characteristics of volleyball extracurricular participants include a high level of sportsmanship, while the teenage phase marks a significant phase in the participant's development. This research highlights the importance of developing intrinsic motivation in students to increase participation in extracurricular activities and offers insight into how volleyball extracurriculars can be an effective tool in student character formation and self-development.
A NECROCIDADANIA À LUZ DA ALTERIDADE: UMA CONVERSA POST MORTEM COM PAUL RICOUER
Authors: Isabella Lauermann
Published: May 2024

O trabalho buscou analisar como o paradigma da ética da alteridade, especialmente focado no trabalho de Paul Ricoeur sobre o tema, pode oferecer novas contribuições para se pensar a questão do corpo morto. Além disso, trouxemos o conceito de necrocidadania para fazer uma dialética com o trabalho do autor. Através de algumas problemáticas iniciais (como o enterro de pessoas transgênero com o gênero de nascimento pela família) e a falta de resolução desses problemas no campo jurídico, buscamos, através do paradigma da alteridade, novas maneiras de delinear a responsabilidade dos vivos em relação aos aspectos subjetivos dos mortos.
ENTRE RASTROS: PRELÚDIO PARA DOIS PENSAMENTOS DA ALTERIDADE
Authors: Luciane Martins Ribeiro
Published: May 2024

Jacques Derrida e Emmanuel Levinas, em suas respectivas abordagens filosóficas, enfatizam que o modelo de pensamento e de linguagem proposto pela filosofia ocidental resultou em uma redução violenta na compreensão e comunicação da realidade e das relações humanas, devido à persistente ênfase em categorias como a presença e a identidade. Diante desse cenário, Derrida e Levinas propõem desarticular o primado da identidade como detentora exclusiva do saber e da linguagem. Além disso, eles questionam a pretensão do discurso da totalidade que busca reduzir o mundo, as relações e o transcendente à primazia da consciência. Como resultado, os filósofos rejeitaram o estatuto das filosofias da presença da tradição filosófica, apresentando bases comuns para um outro modo de se fazer filosofia. A partir da análise do artigo “O vestígio do outro”, de Emmanuel Levinas, e do livro “Margens da Filosofia”, de Jacques Derrida, este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar como a noção de rastro possibilita uma intertextualidade latente no pensamento desses autores. O rastro não se limita a ser uma simples marca deixada pelo outro ou um vestígio puramente físico. Em vez disso, ele nos instiga a ir além de qualquer sinal evidente e perceber que, no contexto do pensamento da desconstrução e do pensamento da ética da responsabilidade, o rastro remete para uma concepção de temporalidade outra. Além disso, ambos os filósofos exploram a noção de rastro, apontando para uma alteridade radical que escapa à apreensão, quer seja através da linguagem ou da relação ética. Essa alteridade é concebida como uma diferença absoluta e irredutível. Assim, ao introduzirem a noção de rastro, os filósofos nos convidam a acolher o totalmente outro (tout autre), que escapa às nossas concepções convencionais. Eles nos instigam a reconhecer a complexidade e a riqueza das relações humanas e da realidade que nos rodeia.
Psicoeducación e intervención en estimulación temprana en hogares de primera infancia de la Aldea Sinaneca y Tablones del municipio de San Jorge, Zacapa
Authors: Cordón Fuentes Jennifer Dayana
Published: May 2024

PROBLEMA: carencia de estimulación temprana evidenciada por niños entre las edades de 2-6 influenciada por el escaso conocimiento que poseen las madres de las aldeas Sinaneca y Tablones del municipio de San Jorge, Zacapa sobre la importancia de llevar a cabo ejercicios de estimulación temprana en la primera infancia OBJETIVO: identificar las necesidades que se crean por las limitaciones que posee el área rural. Proporcionando talleres psicoeducativos, pautas del desarrollo con la realización de una intervención de estimulación temprana con los niños seleccionados desarrollándolos en su máxima potencia física, emocional, mental y social. Previniendo retrasos en su desarrollo psicomotor MÉTODO: a través del enfoque cualitativo, el universo total es de 65 niños entre las edades de 2-6 realizando un muestreo aleatorio simple con un IC 95% y un margen de error de 5% siendo un total de 40 niños estudiados. RESULTADOS: por medio de un indicador de observación como un pretest se evidenció la baja estimulación que se presenta obteniendo un resultado negativo donde el 90% presentaron dificultades para la realización del indicador CONCLUSIÓN: se implementó un plan de trabajo  con talleres de psicoeducación, se les aplicó a las madres una encuesta para ver los avances del taller donde se obtuvo un 95% de resultados positivos, se aplicó un postest a los niños donde se evidenció en las áreas que se trabajaron un avances significativos.
Sistem Manajemen Pemilihan Tempat Wisata Di Kota Banyuwangi Menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Daniswara Risang
Published: May 2024

Indonesia menempati urutan ke-10 negara yang durasi penggunaan media sosial tersering menurut DataIndonesia.id. Dengan menggunakan media sosial pengguna dapat menemukan banyak hal yang berguna seperti iklan online yang dapat menjadi sarana yang lebih efektif dalam mencari tempat wisata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem manajemen pemilihan tempat wisata di Kota Banyuwangi menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP).Metode penelitian menggunakan SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) berupa tahapan-tahapan dalam metode SDLC. Hasil yang didapatkan dengan menggunakan metode ini sesuai dengan data yang berada di lapangan sebesar 81.4%. Hasil yang diharapkan dari sistem inovatif ini termasuk pendekatan yang lebih efisien dan objektif untuk pemilihan tempat wisata. Kesimpulan menunjukkan bahwa sistem berhasil memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna dan memberikan rekomendasi tempat wisata yang sesuai.
Wanprestasi Kontrak Jasa Pengetesan Sumur Minyak Antra PT.CPI dengan PT.SWE di Lapangan Minyak Minas - Riau
Authors: Sururi Sururi , Sri Widiarty Wiwik , Pieris John
Published: May 2024

. Dalam perjanjian terdapat hak dan kewajiban bagi para yang melaksanakan perjanjian tersebut. Walaupun telah mengetahui hak dan kewajibannya, tidak jarang terjadi penyimpangan terhadap suatu perjanjian, yang tentunya akan mmenimbulkan kerugian bagi salah satu pihak. Jika salah satu pihak tidak menjalankan hal yang tidak menjadi hak dan kewajibannya sesuai dengan isi perjanjian, maka kelalaian tersebut dapat menyebabkan seseorang digugat dimuka pengadilan. Perbuatan tidak melaksanakan isi perjanjian dalam ilmu hukum disebut wanprestasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui wanprestasi kontrak jasa pengetesan sumur minyak antra PT.CPI dengan PT.SWE di lapangan minyak Minas – Riau. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, jenis penelitian yuridis normative. Dan diperoleh hasil bahwa Faktor-faktor penyebab wanprestasi dalam kontrak ini dapat bervariasi, termasuk ketidak jelasan spesifikasi, perubahan kondisi lapangan yang tidak terduga, atau kurangnya koordinasi antara pihak-pihak yang terlibat. Wanprestasi dapat mempengaruhi kelancaran operasi, mengakibatkan kerugian finansial, dan merugikan reputasi kedua belah pihak. Dalam upaya penyelesaian sengketa, PT. CPI dan PT. SWE telah melakukan langkah-langkah yang proaktif. Mereka mungkin telah mencoba negosiasi langsung untuk mencapai kesepakatan mengenai perubahan kontrak atau kompensasi atas wanprestasi yang terjadi.
Penanganan Longsoran Jalan Nasional Dengan Dinding Penahan Tanah Tipe Kantilever
Authors: Muda Anwar
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul “ Penanganan Longsoran Jalan Nasional Dengan Dinding Penahahan Tanah Tipe Kantilever”. Penelitian dilatarbelakangi bahwa jalan nasional sta 4+600, ruas 038 atau tepatnya di Desa Pargarutan Tonga, Kecamatan Angkola Timur, Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan, Sumatera Utara, terjadi longsoran sekitar 2 tahun lalu. Kemudian, di longsoran ini dibangun dinding penahan tanah tipe gravitasi terbuat dari pasangan batu namun terjadi keruntuhan.
         Pada tahun 2021, dilakukan kembali penanganan di longsoran ini dengan dinding penahan tanah tipe kantilever. Adapun dimensi kantilever dengan panjang 22 meter,  kedalaman  6,60 meter dari permukaan aspal dan lebar telapak 4 meter. Kemudian, tebal dinding atas 0,30 meter dan tebal dinding  bawah 0,60 meter.
         Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melakukan perhitungan dinding penahan tanah tipe kantilever apakah aman terhadap stabilitas guling (overturning), geser (sliding) dan daya dukung tanah.
Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, bahwa dinding penahan tanah tipe kantilever aman terhadap stabilitas guling (overturning), karena FS guling =7.00 ≥  FS = 2,00. Kemudian, dinding penahan tanah  aman terhadap stabilitas geser (sliding), karena FS geser = 2,89 ≥  FS = 1,50 dan dinding penahan tanah  aman terhadap stabilitas daya dukung tanah karena FS daya dukung = 4,09 ≥  FS = 3,00
ANİMASYON SİNEMASINDA İDEOLOJİ VE KARAKTER KULLANIMI: HAYVAN ÇİFTLİĞİ (ANIMAL FARM, 1954) ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Özkardeş Muhammed Alparslan , Balaban Yüksel
Published: May 2024

George Orwell’in ilk olarak 1945 yılında yayımladığı Hayvan Çiftliği (Animal Farm) isimli roman, İngiliz animasyon film yönetmenleri John Halas ve Joy Batchelor tarafından sinemaya uyarlanmıştır. 1954 yapımı olan film, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ve Birleşik Krallık ortak yapımı olarak 1955 yılında gösterime girmiştir. Filmin hikayesi, romanda olduğu gibi fabl tarzında olup, üslup olarak pek çok hicivle doludur. Hikayede yer alan güç ve egemenlik mücadelesi bu iğneleyici üslubun temel yapı taşı konumundadır. Bu araştırma, Hayvan Çiftliği (Animal Farm, 1954) animasyon filminde yer alan karakterlerin politik ve ideolojik temsillerini ortaya çıkarmayı, ortaya çıkan bulguların çözümlenmesini ve bu bulguların tartışılmasını amaçlamaktadır. Bu nedenle bu çalışmada özellikle filmde yer alan karakterler üzerinden bir analiz yapılmıştır. Araştırmada niteliksel içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak dört farklı kategori belirlenmiş, bu kategoriler çerçevesinde ise film kodlanarak tablolaştırılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular çerçevesinde ise çözümleme yapılmıştır. Araştırmada ortaya çıkan genel sonuç; filmde güç ve egemenlik mücadelesi veren karakterlerin ayrı ideolojileri temsil ettikleri ve karakterler üzerinden filmin genel bir sistem eleştirisi içerdiği yönündedir. Bulgulara göre filmde yer alan her bir karakterin temsil ettiği bir sınıf, gerçek hayata yaptığı bir gönderme ve aynı zamanda bir ideolojik düşünce yapısı bulunmaktadır. Bununla birlikte filmde karakterlerin bir kısmı birbiriyle rekabet halindedir. Bu rekabet yalnızca salt bir egemenlik mücadelesi değil, aynı zamanda ideolojilerin birbiriyle olan mücadelesinin temsili niteliğindedir. Ayrıca bu çalışmayla, filmde verilmek istenen anlamın karamsar yönü ortaya konmuş, bulgulara göre bu anlamın belli öğütler içerdiği görülmüştür. Araştırmanın hem çalışma evreni hem de örneklemi Hayvan Çiftliği (Animal Farm, 1954) filmi ile sınırlı tutulmuştur. Bu araştırmanın önemi karakterler ve bu karakterlerin temsil ettikleri sınıflar, sahip oldukları ideolojiler üzerinden niteliksel bir içerik analizi çalışmasının Hayvan Çiftliği (Animal Farm, 1954) filmi özelinde daha önce yapılmamış olmasıdır.
Administrative Communication Research in Radio and Film Studies: Reviewing the Audience Concept
Authors: Güven Zühre Canay
Published: May 2024

In the early 20th century, during the nascent stages of communication research, the focal point revolved around the intricate interplay between the public sphere, democracy, and the emergence of public opinion. The profound influence of mass media on audiences took center stage in scholarly inquiries. Notably, pivotal milestones in radio and film studies marked the genesis of this field, fundamentally shaping our understanding of listeners and viewers. As the discipline evolved, radio research paved the way for extensive viewer studies within the realm of television research. Concurrently, viewer studies in the context of cinema began to assert their autonomy, gradually establishing a distinct identity. While both mediums received substantial support from foundations, film studies gradually diverged from the overarching umbrella of mass communication studies, solidifying its place as an independent academic field. Conversely, radio studies persist within the framework of mass communication research, akin to another facet of television research. This article delves into the nuances of this transformative journey, scrutinizing the shifting landscapes of administrative efforts buoyed by foundations. It probes into the alterations in the orientations of viewer studies and contemplates potential transformations in the conceptualization of audiences in the digital age. The narrative builds upon themes and potential conceptualizations, offering a comprehensive exploration of audience studies, film studies, and radio studies within the dynamic tapestry of administrative communication.
BELGE FİLMDEN İNTERAKTİF BELGESELE: TEKNOLOJİK GELİŞMELER BAĞLAMINDA BELGESELİN DEĞİŞEN ESTETİĞİ
Authors: Yavuz Savaş
Published: May 2024

Hızla ilerleyen dijital teknolojiler, sinema üretim süreçlerini önemli ölçüde dönüştürmekte ve geliştirmektedir. Bu değişiklikler, film üreticileri ve seyircilerin sinema deneyimine önemli farklılıklar katmaktadır. Sinemanın ortaya çıkışıyla beraber belgesel filmler, teknolojik ilerlemelerin etkisiyle yapım süreçlerinde içerik ve biçim açısından önemli değişikliklere uğramıştır. İlk filmlerin yapımında kullanılan kaba, taşınması zor kameralar, ışıklar ve asenkron ses cihazları film yapımcısının hikaye anlatımını hem teknik hem de estetik açıdan kısıtlamaktadır. Sinema teknolojisinin evrimiyle birlikte daha hafif ve taşınabilir ekipmanların kullanılabilir hale gelmesi film yapım süreçlerinde yönetmenlere büyük esneklikler kazandırmıştır. Bu gelişmeler, hem içerik hem de estetik açıdan daha zengin ve çeşitli belgesel filmlerin ortaya çıkmasına olanak sağlamıştır. Sinemanın başlangıcındaki sınırların aşılıp son yıllarda teknolojik yeniliklerin sunduğu avantajlarla birlikte belgesel filmler, özellikle de bilgisayar teknolojisinin sağladığı yazılım ve kodlama dilinin sanat eserlerinin üretim süreçlerine dahil edilmesiyle, üç boyutlu ya da etkileşimli bir şekilde sanat dünyasında yer almaktadır. Bu yenilikler, seyircilerin filmlere müdahale edebilmesine olanak sağlayarak filmin oluşum sürecini kendi istekleri doğrultusunda kurgulama özgürlüğüne imkan vermektedir. Kapsamlı bir literatür taramasına dayanan bu çalışmanın amacı, belgesel sinemanın tarihsel süreçte geçirdiği önemli dönüm noktalarının hem film üreticileri hem de seyirciler açısından değişen; yapım öncesi, yapım ve yapım sonrası süreçleri kapsayan pratikleri ortaya koymaktır. Buradan hareketle çalışma, belgesel sinemanın dönüşümünü teknolojik gelişmeler bağlamında ele almaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında, belgesel filmin tarihsel evrimi, Bill Nichols'ın belgesellerin vurgu farklarına dayalı olarak ortaya koyduğu; “biçemler” ve Winston Brain'in "belgesel pratiği" olarak geliştirdiği izlekler kullanılarak analiz edilmektedir.
Synorotik Karşılaşmalar/Kesişimler ve Peratik Limitler Bitkisel ve Hayvansal Yaşam Ontolojisine Dair Ne Söyler?
Authors: Avcı Dursun Derya
Published: May 2024

Filozofların sınır ontolojileri, bitkisel ve hayvansal yaşama dair bakış açılarını biçimlendiren temel unsurlardan biri olmuştur. Bu makalede, sınıra ilişkin ontolojik yaklaşımların felsefe tarihindeki izini sürerken Eski Yunanca’da karşımıza çıkan üç temel sınır-kavramın (horos, peras, synoros) Batı metafizik geleneğinin inşasındaki etkilerini tartışmaya açacağım. Makale boyunca kullanacağım “horotik sınır” kavramsallaştırması dışsal farklar üzerinden kurulan tanımları ve ayrımları; “peratik limitler” hem biçime indirgenmiş konturları hem de Heidegger terminolojisinden hareketle “varolanın Varlığını”; “synorotik karşılaşmalar/kesişimler” ise alan kapatan ikiciliklerin ötesinde varolanların yaşamındaki ilişkiselliği ifade edecektir. Paranthrōpos-anthrōpos ikiliğini kuran horotik sınır kavrayışının, yaşamsal bağlarından koparılmış bitkilere ve hayvanlara ilişkin sınıflandırmaların tahakkümüyle düşünceyi körelttiğini, synorotik karşılaşmaların/kesişimlerin ve peratik limitlerin ise, yaşamın olumlanmasına imkân tanıyan sınır düşünceleri olarak kendilerini açtıklarını göstermeyi amaçlıyorum. Shoshanah Dubiner’ın Cell Garden [Hücre Bahçesi] ve Bee’s Wing [Arının Kanadı] başlıklı resimlerinde minik olanların dünyasıyla karşılaşmak, yaşamın yalnızca insandan ibaret olmadığını hatırlatır. Bu açıdan sanat yapıtında, horotik sınırlar yerine kesişimselliği temel alan synorotik karşılaşmaların olduğunu öne süreceğim. Peratik limitlerde ise, varolanların açığa çıkma biçimlerindeki olanakları engelleyen çerçevelemeye karşı bir hareketin var olduğunu vurgulayacağım.
Product Diversity, Price Perception, and Sales Promotion Impact on Customer Loyalty (Keragaman Produk, Persepsi Harga, dan Promosi Penjualan Berdampak pada Loyalitas Pelanggan)
Authors: Nuzulah Firdausi , Hariasih Misti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki dampak dari keragaman produk, persepsi harga, dan promosi penjualan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan untuk produk Eiger, dengan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 konsumen. Dengan menggunakan analisis Partial Least Square melalui Software Smart PLS, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa keragaman produk, persepsi harga, dan promosi penjualan memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Secara khusus, keragaman produk dan persepsi harga berpengaruh positif terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, menyoroti pentingnya menawarkan berbagai macam produk dan mengelola persepsi harga secara efektif. Selain itu, promosi penjualan muncul sebagai pendorong yang signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, menggarisbawahi efektivitas kegiatan promosi dalam meningkatkan loyalitas merek. Temuan-temuan ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi loyalitas pelanggan dalam konteks merek-merek produk outdoor seperti Eiger, yang menawarkan wawasan yang berharga bagi para pemasar dan manajer yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan loyalitas merek dan daya saing di pasar.
Promotions and Quality Drive ShopeePay Loyalty in Sidoarjo (Promosi dan Kualitas Mendorong Loyalitas Pengguna ShopeePay di Sidoarjo)
Authors: Bachtiar Muhammad Rizki , Indayani Lilik , Sari Dewi Komala , Hariasih Misti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi dampak dari promosi, kualitas layanan, dan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan di kalangan pengguna Shopeepay di Sidoarjo. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, data dikumpulkan dari 96 responden melalui kuesioner. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa promosi, kualitas layanan, dan kepuasan pelanggan secara positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi loyalitas pelanggan. Hal ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya strategi promosi yang efektif, layanan berkualitas tinggi, dan kepuasan pelanggan dalam menumbuhkan loyalitas di antara pengguna e-wallet. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meningkatkan faktor-faktor ini dapat meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan, memberikan wawasan yang berharga bagi penyedia layanan e-wallet yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan retensi dan loyalitas pelanggan.
Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan di Indonesia: Studi tentang Determinan dan Implikasinya
Authors: Setiawan Mochammad Agung , Ubaidillah Hasan , Firdaus Vera , Kusuma Kumara Adji
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, Dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Melalui Prestasi Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pengujian hipotesis. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling. Adapun teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu purposive sampling. Purposive sampling adalah teknik penentuan sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu. Berdasarkan teknik sampling tersebut maka karakteristik responden dalam penelitian ini karyawan yang bekerja selama 2-5 tahun. Alat analisis yang digunakan  dalam penelitian ini yaitu teknik analisis alur (Path Analysis) dengan bantuan Software untuk sistem operasi yang bernama Smart-PLS (Partial Least Square) Versi 3.0. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa Gaya Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, Kompensasi berpengaruh Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Gaya Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, Kompensasi berpengaruh Terhadap Prestasi Kerja. Gaya Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, Kompensasi, Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Melalui Prestasi Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening.
Mengoptimalkan Produktivitas Kerja: Dampak Insentif, Motivasi, dan Kerja Tim
Authors: Vitayanti Eka Agus , Firdaus Vera
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh insentif, motivasi kerja, dan kerja tim terhadap produktivitas karyawan di PT. Harapan Sejahtera Karya Utama. Mengakui adanya kesenjangan dalam pemahaman pengaruh faktor-faktor ini terhadap produktivitas dalam konteks ini, penelitian menggunakan metodologi kuantitatif, dengan menerapkan teknik sampling probabilitas yang melibatkan total 100 responden dari 190 karyawan perusahaan. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner skala Likert dan dianalisis menggunakan SmartPLS. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa insentif, motivasi kerja, dan kerja tim secara signifikan meningkatkan produktivitas karyawan. Temuan ini mengimplikasikan bahwa integrasi insentif yang terstruktur baik, strategi motivasi, dan praktik kerja tim dapat meningkatkan produktivitas secara signifikan, menawarkan wawasan berharga untuk kebijakan organisasi dan strategi manajemen yang bertujuan meningkatkan kinerja karyawan.