bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Management Of Biomedical Waste Among House Officer And Nursing Staff In Teaching Hospitals Of District South, Karachi
Authors: Asadullah  , Nazia Jameel  , Syed Imtiaz Ahmed Jafry  , Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi  , Farhat Jahan
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding management of biomedical waste among the house officers and nursing staff in teaching hospitals of District South, Karachi.

Methods: A cross sectional knowledge, attitude and practice survey was conducted from November 2018 to April 2019 among the house officer and the nursing staff working at different teaching hospitals of District South, Karachi. A total of 196 house officers and staff nurses were included in the study after checking their eligibility. The participants were interviewed by the principal investigator with the help of a structure questionnaire develop specifically for this study. Data were entered and analyzed on SPSS version 20. Inferential analysis was performed using Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis H test whereas the significance level was set at 0.05.

Results: The study results revealed that among demographic variables categories of age and profession had significantly different mean knowledge rank (p<0.001 and p=0.015 respectively), categories of profession and monthly income had significantly different mean attitude rank (p=0.009 and p=0.029 respectively) whereas none of the demographic variables were significantly associated with practice of the participants.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that the knowledge, attitude and practices of the participants were mostly satisfactory. Moreover, few of the demographic characteristics were significantly associated with the knowledge and attitude of the participants, but not with their practices.
A Scale Development for Assessing the Drive for Muscularity Among Pakistani Bodybuilders
Authors: Bashir Umaiza , Rehman Sadia
Published: May 2023

Objective: The study was devised to develop the indigenous scale of drive for muscularity among Pakistani bodybuilders
Method: To explore the manifestation of drive for muscularity phenomenological approach was used, in which open ended question was asked from the 35 gym user men from different gyms. A list of the 28 most frequently reported items after initial screening was generated. For empirical validation Through 4 expert coaches of the gym were approached then pilot study was administered. In main study 211 bodybuilders were included for test the psychometric properties of indigenous scale.
Results: On the basis of Eigen value > 1, the 26 items were extracted. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 2 factors of developed scale. The descriptive label was assigned to each factor on the basis of commonality of items termed as “muscle enhancing behaviors” and “thoughts and desires” related muscular body. A significant positive correlation was found between Drive for Muscularity Inventory and Drive for Muscularity Scale. Drive for Muscularity Inventory was also found to be a valid and reliable scale (test-retest reliability =0.82 and split half reliability = 0.87) with acceptable psychometric properties.
Conclusion: Indigenous developed Drive for muscularity scale found to have high internal consistency, construct validity, split-half reliability, and test–retest reliability.
Association of Educational Status of Mothers and Incomplete Immunization in Children
Authors: Sarah Aslam  , Farhan Saeed , Erum Saboohi , Shami Sadaf Saeed , Siddiqui Saba , Afzal Mehwish
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the association of educational status of mothers and incomplete immunization in children presented at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi.
Methods: This Case-control study was conducted at Pediatric department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi; from July 2018 to January 2019. The data were prospectively collected from 434 subjects with consent out of which 217 had an incomplete vaccination status and 217 had completed vaccination status. Case group included unvaccinated children whose mothers were uneducated (mothers were labeled un-educated who were never enrolled in school, madrasa and received primary education), whereas control group included vaccinated children whose mothers were educated (mothers were labeled educated who were enrolled in school, madrasa and received primary education).Quantitative data were presented as simple descriptive statistics giving mean and standard deviation and qualitative variables were presented as frequency and percentages. Chi-square test was applied to compare both groups and the odds ratio was calculated. Effect modifiers were controlled through stratification to see the effect of these on the outcome variable. Using post-stratification chi-square test, a p-value of ?0.05 was considered as significant.
Results: A total of 434 (217 cases and 217 controls) were included in this study. The mean age was 3.27±1.79 years (case) and 3.49±1.40 years (controls). Educational status of mothers was assessed verbally. Uneducated mothers are defined as those who did not receive formal education of any level, while educated mothers are defined as those who were enrolled in school or madarsa and received primary education or more.  On the basis of which the uneducated mothers in case group were 144 (66.4%) while in control group was 52 (24%).Children with incomplete immunization were 6.25 times more likely to have uneducated mothers than those with complete immunization, after controlling for the other factors.
Conclusion: This study has strengthened the value of maternal education in context of complete childhood immunization because acquisition of literacy and health-seeking behavior enhance vaccine uptake for their children.
Perspectives of Healthcare Providers Towards Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare: Systemic Review of Literature
Authors: Alzahrani Abdulelah , Alkanhal Ahmad , Alkhaleb Ahmed , Alanazi Khalid , Alkhrisi Abdulaziz , Alahmari Moath , Almutairi Rayan , Albishri Abrar , Alfaris Danah , Almahyobi Ghadah , Aljuaid Hadeel , Alshammari Wasan
Published: May 2023

Aim: Quality and patient safety ensure safe, high-quality treatment and staff well-being. This systematic study examines healthcare providers' quality and safety views. Aim of the study was to look for the perspectives that affect the quality and safety.

Methods: Search and selection followed the Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). This was a systematic review of articles in databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar without regard to language or publication date. The study analyzes five healthcare practitioner perspectives: Teamwork, medication errors, time management, workload and conditions, and patient safety culture.

Results: The findings showed that teamwork can simplify goal achievement and that working together makes health providers happier. The findings further showed that time management, patient care, and job unpredictability due to interruptions, unplanned changes in patient-care management, emotional and physical tiredness, and unpredictable schedules or work duties may be out of one's control and may hinder work planning. Teaching providers problem-solving and critical thinking is a major time management factor.

Conclusion: Problem-solving training helps providers manage time. Medication errors endanger patients. Distractions, incorrect doses, and illegible writing cause pharmaceutical errors. To address these issues, doctors must take multiple pharmaceutical error prevention courses. Quality, patient safety, and care require these perspectives.

Recommendations: Policymakers, healthcare administrators, and clinicians must prioritize patient safety for patient safety culture. Health care providers must match the hidden curriculum to the explicit curriculum because it has a big impact on workers. This will foster safety and quality care. Workload greatly affects job quality and patient safety. Increased workloads per person lower work quality, which may harm patients. They need more providers and a lower patient-to-provider ratio to improve patient safety. Healthcare workers struggle with time and job quality.
Policies To Overcome Unemployment In Indonesia And Korea During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bekti Herijanto
Published: May 2023

This paper will discuss the policies that have been put in place related to the labor market in Indonesia and Korea, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many problems occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the increasing number of unemployed, reducing working hours. The research design used is descriptive qualitative research. The author uses a literature study and is reviewed using the SLR (Systematic Literature Review). Literature study by making summaries sourced from secondary data such as Scopus indexed articles, books, and other documents related to research. Each country has made policies to overcome the unemployment problem that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic, workers are given assistance and training to be able to help fulfill daily life and create opportunities to get through the existing crisis. However, several policies that have been made have not been able to completely solve the problem, especially related to the differences in the problems faced between male workers and female workers, should be done with a different approach.
Pendidikan Anak Dalam Keluarga
Authors: Agustang  , Arifuddin Ahmad  , Erwin Hafid
Published: May 2023

The aim of this research is to describe and analyze children's education in the family. This research method uses qualitative methods with the type of library research (Library research). Data collected through library research consisting of source data (primary) in the form of books related to the education of children in families. The results of this study indicate that, the education of children in the family is education in the family which has an important influence on educating children. this has a positive influence where the family environment gives encouragement or provides motivation and stimulation to accept, understand, believe, and practice Islamic teachings. in the family should be able to realize the goals of Islamic religious education. The birth of a child in a family apart from providing its own happiness also creates a new task for both parents, the responsibility for their care and education. Islam views children as a mandate from Allah that must be properly cared for from anything that is harmful both physically and spiritually.
Fashionable sebagai Sumber Ide Penciptaan Karya Seni Grafis
Authors: Nurhaslina Siti , Ariusmedi Ariusmedi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of making this work is to visualize the negative impact of fashionable so that people know about the current trends that affect a person's life a lot in the form of graphic artwork u sing the Stencil Print technique. The creation method in this final work is carried out in stages, starting from the preparation stage, the elaboration stage, the synthesis stage, then the realization of the concept and finally the completion or finishing stage of the work. Ten works of graphic art using the stencil print method with a size of 50 x 40 cm with the titles "Obsession", "Beauty", "Addiction", "Wrong Direction", "Sacrifice", "Shouldn't", "Royal", " Free association”, “Aggression”, ”Update.
Analisis Isi Kekerasan Verbal terhadap Agama Islam dalam Konten Youtube Jozeph Paul Zhang
Authors: Kurniawan Ilham , Sikumbang Ahmad Tamrin , Muktarruddin Muktarruddin
Published: May 2023

In general to find out verbal abuse in Jozeph Paul Zhang's youtube content. And specifically to find out about verbal violence against the Islamic religion in Jozeph Paul Zhang's Youtube Content. The research method uses a qualitative approach to content analysis with the research subject, namely Jozeph Paul Zhang's YouTube content, data collection techniques using coding sheets. Data analysis techniques use content analysis using the Roland Barthers method. The results of the research are: 1. The contents of Jozeph Paul Zhang's youtube content are hate speech (Head Speech). 2. As for verbal violence in Joseph Paul Zhang's youtube content, it can be found in videos that aired in April 2021 and February 2023 with verbal abuse sayings including: "Speaking of a prophetic voice because there are many injustices against minorities", "He said God is thirsty blood killed one thousand two hundred people", "Islamic Allah punishes his own people", "Muslims are repeatedly punished by Allah SWT, he says it's a trial" and "Muslims who are bastards and cant believe in gebleg teachings". The aims of this study are: 1. To find out the contents of Jozeph Paul Zhang's YouTube content. 2. To find out verbal violence against Islam in Jozeph Paul Zhang's YouTube content.
VERGİ HARCAMALARININ GELİŞİMİ (FRANSA, İSVEÇ, MEKSİKA, AVUSTRALYA, 2016-2023)
Authors: ŞANLI Furkan , TEKİN Ahmet
Published: May 2023

Vergi harcamaları, belirli bir ekonomik sektörleri, faaliyetleri , bölgeleri desteklemek veya teşvik etmek için düzenlenmiş muafiyetlerin veya özel vergi rejimlerinin uygulanması nedeniyle vazgeçilen gelir olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Devletler vergi harcamaları aracılığıyla sosyal ve ekonomik hayata yönelik teşvik uygulamalarını gerçekleştirmektedir. Verginin modern fonksiyonları içerisinde yer alan büyüme, kalkınma hedeflerine ulaşmada da vergi harcamaları etkin bir araç olarak kullanılabilmektedir. Ülkeler uyguladıkları vergi sistemlerinde yer verdikleri istisna , muafiyet, indirim ve benzeri uygulamalarla vergi harcamalarını somutlaştırmaktadırlar. Vergi harcamaları bütçe ilkeleri çerçevesinde bütçenin eki olarak yasama organlarının onayından geçmektedir. Böylece saydamlık ve hesap verilebilirlikte gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada OECD üyesi ülkelerden Fransa,İsveç, Meksika, Avustralya, da vergi harcamalarının gelişimi 2016-2023 dönemi dikkate alınarak incelenmeye çalışılmıştır.
KURUMSAL YÖNETİM, BANKAYA ÖZGÜ VE MAKRO DEĞİŞKENLERİN KARLILIK ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: BİST’TE İŞLEM GÖREN BANKALAR ÜZERİNE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: AKBAŞ Fatih
Published: May 2023

Kurumsal yönetim uygulamaları ilk çıktığı dönemlerde gönüllülük esasına göre düzenlemeler içermekteydi. Günümüzde bu uygulamalar yasal düzenlemelerle birçok ülkede zorunlu hale getirilmiştir. OECD tarafından başlatılan kurumsal yönetim ilkeleri, Türkiye’de SPK ve BDDK düzenlemeleri, Türk Ticaret Kanunu, Bankacılık Kanunu, gibi düzenleyici kurum ve kanunlar ile belirlenmiştir.

Çalışmada, 2018-2022 yıllarında BİST’te işlem gören bankalara ait veriler kullanılmıştır. Analizde dengeli panel yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı bankaların finansal performansları üzerinde, kurumsal yönetim yapıları ve seçilen firma içi ve makro değişkenlerin etkisinin incelenmesidir. Finansal performans göstergeleri olarak aktif karlılık ve özkaynak karlılık oranları kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda aktif karlılık oranı ile yönetim kurulunda yer alan kadın üye oranı ve kaldıraç oranı arasında anlamlı ve pozitif, halka açıklık oranı, büyüklük, enflasyon oranı arasında anlamlı ve negatif bir ilişki saptamıştır. Diğer bağımlı değişken ROE değişkeni ile halka açıklık oranı arasında anlamlı ve negatif, enflasyon, yönetim kurulundaki kadın üye oranı ve büyüklük oranı arasında anlamlı ve pozitif ilişkiler tespit edilmiştir.
İSTANBUL’DA KURULU BULUNAN SANAYİ BÖLGELERİNDE ENDÜSTRİ 4.0 SÜRECİNE DAİR BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: KÜÇÜK Namıka Elif
Published: May 2023

Yaşanılan sanayi devrimleri üretim süreçlerinin dönüşmesini sağlamıştır. Sırasıyla mekanik üretim, seri üretim ve otomasyon birinci, ikinci ve üçüncü sanayi devrimlerinin baskın üretim süreçlerini tanımlamaktadır. Dördüncü sanayi devrimi ile siber fiziksel sistemlerin devreye girmesi makinelerin birbirleriyle iletişime geçmesini olası hale getirmiştir. Endüstri 4.0 teknolojileriyle üretim süreçlerinin dönüşmesi neticesinde ülkelerin rekabet güçleri olumlu yönde etkilenecektir. Bu noktada üretimin temelini oluşturan firmaların bu teknolojilere ulaşması önemli hale gelmiştir. Firmaların özellikle belli bir coğrafi alanda faaliyet göstermesi Marshall dışsallıklarından faydalanması anlamına gelmektedir. Bu bağlamda sanayi bölgelerinin bir ülkenin üretiminin bel kemiğini oluşturduğu söylenebilmektedir. Sanayi bölgelerinin endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerini bünyesinde faaliyette bulunan firmalara sağlaması endüstri 4.0’a dönüşümün gerekliliklerinden biridir. Bu kapsamda çalışmada endüstri 4.0’ın sanayi bölgelerindeki durumunu anlama ve keşfetme amacıyla organize sanayi bölgelerinin endüstri 4.0 hususunda güçlü ve zayıf yönleri ile tehdit ve fırsatları ortaya konularak sanayi bölgelerinin dönüşüm konusundaki durumları tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
Sắp xếp các truyện ngắn trong sách giáo khoa Ngữ văn 11 (Tập 1) đáp ứng yêu cầu dạy học đọc hiểu theo đặc trưng loại thể
Authors: Nguyễn Phước Bảo Khôi
Published: May 2023

Dạy học đọc hiểu theo đặc trưng thể loại đặt ra nhiều yêu cầu phức tạp cho việc sắp xếp hệ thống văn bản. Trên cơ sở khảo sát các truyện ngắn trong sách giáo khoa Ngữ văn 11 (Tập 1) hiện hành, bài viết hướng đến việc phân tích, đánh giá khả năng đáp ứng yêu cầu dạy học theo đặc trưng thể loại của các văn bản này, đồng thời đề xuất thứ tự sắp xếp văn bản phù hợp với yêu cầu trên.
Những ngã tư và những cột đèn của Trần Dần và Vụ án của Franz Kafka: Từ góc nhìn hiện sinh
Authors: Lê Thị Gấm
Published: May 2023

Xuất bản năm 2011, tiểu thuyết Những ngã tư và những cột đèn của Trần Dần gây ấn tượng đáng kinh ngạc bởi thi pháp trần thuật hiện đại. Tác phẩm gặp gỡ tiểu thuyết Vụ án (1925) của Franz Kafka ở nhiều phương diện. Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi tiếp cận hai tác phẩm từ góc độ cảm thức hiện sinh, một cách để khẳng định giá trị nhân văn của tác phẩm và mối tương liên vượt biên giới giữa những nghệ sĩ lớn.
Peran Pemerintah Desa Dalam Pembangunan Infrastruktur Di Desa Soba Rade Dan Desa Puu Mawo, Kabupaten Sumba Barat (UU No. 6 Tahun 2014)
Authors: Mesa John Buni , Ratu udju Hernimus
Published: May 2023

Pembangunan desa bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa, meningkatkan taraf hidup manusia, dan mengatasi permasalahan kemiskinan. Hal ini dapat dicapai dengan memenuhi kebutuhan dasar infrastruktur desa, mengembangkan potensi ekonomi lokal, dan memanfaatkan sumber daya alam dan lingkungan secara berkelanjutan. Proses pembangunan infrastruktur di desa melibatkan perubahan yang direncanakan dan disadari melalui tahapan pembangunan. Penelitian yang dilakukan dalam konteks ini adalah penelitian empiris di bidang hukum yang menganalisis implementasi hukum dalam kehidupan nyata terhadap individu, kelompok, masyarakat, dan lembaga hukum di masyarakat. Penelitian ini berfokus pada perilaku individu atau masyarakat, organisasi, atau lembaga hukum dalam kaitannya dengan penerapan atau pelaksanaan hukum. Dalam rangka penelitian ini, informasi diperoleh melalui dua jenis sumber data, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh secara langsung dari lapangan melalui wawancara dengan pejabat yang berwenang dalam pembangunan infrastruktur dan partisipasi masyarakat. Sementara itu, data sekunder merupakan data pendukung yang terdiri dari sumber-sumber hukum primer, hukum sekunder, dan hukum tersier. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pemerintah desa di Desa Soba Rade dan Desa Puu Mawo, Kecamatan Kota Waikabubak, Kabupaten Sumba Barat belum mampu membagi peran mereka secara efektif dalam merencanakan pembangunan desa. Hal ini menyebabkan masih banyak acara desa yang belum selesai tepat waktu dan banyak rencana pembangunan infrastruktur yang belum terlaksana. Pemerintah  Desa Soba Rade dan  Pu’u Mawo telah berperan relatif baik karena pembangunan yang dilakukan telah sinkron menggunakan perencanaan pembangunan.
Implementasi Peranan Kepolisan Dalam Mengatasi Kenakalan Remaja Serta Hambatan-Hambatan Yang Dialami Oleh Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan
Authors: Pandie Hefer Yarmud , Fallo Debi F.Ng. , Kian Darius A.
Published: May 2023

Kenakalan remaja meliputi semua perilaku yang menyimpang dari norma-norma hukum pidana yang dilakukan oleh Remaja. Perilaku tersebut akan merugikan diri sendiri dan orang-orang sekitarnya. Krisis identitas, kontrol diri yang lemah, keadaan keluarga yang kurang baik, pengaruh negatif teman, dan pengaruh lingkungan yang kurang baik menjadi faktor kriminogen dari kenakalan remaja. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam tipe penelitian empiris yang berlokasi di wilayah hukum Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan. Teknik analisis data yaitu data yang diolah kemudian dianalisasis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan. Bagaimanakah implementasi peranan kepolisian dalam mengatasi kenakalan remajadi Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan yaitu: melakukan kunjungan ke sekolah-sekolah dalam wilayah Hukum Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan dan melakukan patroli dan pengawasan secara rutin. Serta hambatan-hambatan yang dialami oleh Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan yaitu: kurangnya sarana yang memadai bagi polisi dalam melaksanakan tugas, kurangnya informasi yang diterima dari masyarakat, kurangnnya masyarakat terhadap hukum, kurangnya kepercayaan masyarkat terhadap polisi, masih kurangnya pengawasan orang tua terhadap anak, tidak adanya perlakukan jam malam, kebocoran informasi penangkapan. Kesimpulan dan Saran yaitu: Peranan Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan dalam mengatai kenakalan remaja yaitu dengan melakukan penyuluhan-penyuluhan hukum kesekolah-sekolah diwilaya Hukum Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan, Kepolisian Resor Timor Tengah Selatan harus lebih fokus memberikan pengawasan kepada para remaja yang sering melakukan kasus kenakalan remaja dilingkungan sekolah maupun masyarakat.
Das Übersetzen von wirtschaftlichen Fachbegriffen im internationalen Kontext
Authors:   Politehnica University Timişoara, Dejica-Carțiș Anca
Published: May 2023

Das Übersetzen ist eine individuelle Tätigkeit, die eine lexikalische, eine linguistische und eine semantische Fähigkeit des Übersetzers im Vordergrund stellt. Die Übersetzung hat eine kognitive, eine soziale und eine kulturelle Dimension. Der Übersetzungsprozess hebt verschiedene Schwierigkeiten auf. Die Übersetzungsschwierigkeiten sind verschieden und werden von den Erfahrungen und vom Sprach- und Fachwissen des Übersetzers geprägt. Im Falle der Fachbegriffe spielt die Verständlichkeit des Kontextes und des Fachbereichs eine entscheidende Rolle. Man unterscheidet auch sprachliche Normen und Konventionen der Zielsprache, wobei sich der Übersetzer mit Sprachkodes konfrontiert. Vorliegender Artikel befasst sich mit interlinguale Übersetzungsmodalitäten, die das Übersetzen von wirtschaftlichen Fachbegriffen im internationalen Kontext beeinflussen.
Language approaches to the study of meteorology
Authors:   West University of Timişoara, Hauer Karina Bianca Ioana
Published: May 2023

Meteorology is an important science which has constantly evolved in the last centuries, as people became more and more aware of the importance of understanding meteorological conditions and predicting the weather, as well. An analysis of existing studies in meteorology reveals that this field received little or no attention from language or communication perspectives, although we believe it is essential for both specialists and different types of audience to send and understand messages easily and take action accordingly. The aim of this paper is to present a state-of-the-art analysis of different language and communication approaches to meteorology, and to come up with a series of recommendations on possible directions of research in the field.
Watching Exercises for Teaching the Terminology of Clinical Procedures in English for Medical Purposes Classes
Authors:   “Victor Babeșˮ University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Frînculescu Iulia Cristina
Published: May 2023

Teaching the terminology of clinical procedures in medical English classes can be a challenge. However, by using video, which is an excellent tool for showing language in operation, medical students are more likely to understand, learn and be able to use words and phrases pertaining to this overspecialized terminology. The present paper gives examples of home-grown exercises for watching purposes that can be used in the course room, with a special focus on the language skills developed by each video-based teaching material.
New Trends in the Communication of Social Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   West University of Timisoara, Trancă Loredana-Marcela
Published: May 2023

This paper presents the results of a qualitative study conducted between April and July 2020, aiming to identify the new trends in the communication process between social workers and beneficiaries, social workers and colleagues in multidisciplinary team, as well as among social workers and other specialists from public and/or private institutions in Timiş County (Romania), specific to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method used was the semi-structured interview addressed to 23 social workers in Timiş County. The main results of the study revealed certain communication barriers during the state of emergency between social workers and other social actors with which they interacted, as well as new adaptation strategies in the communication process.
"Literary Translation and Rewriting – Challenges and Perspectives"
Authors:   University of Craiova, Moga Liana Georgiana
Published: May 2023

The need for translation in a world of continuous change and exchange is unquestionable. Literary translation creates global communication and engages the readership’s interest in raising cultural awareness. This cultural landscape provides new perspectives on literary translation which might be regarded as a model for all translation types and for conveying messages across cultures and language barriers. Literary translators become professional rewriters and mediating agents in an intricate process of mapping literatures and cultures. The paper equally envisages the literary translators’ active and dynamic roles as well as the negative consequences of the digitalized era on translators’ profession and professionalization.
Bir Kaynak Operatörünün Çalışma Maruziyetinin QEC Tekniği ile Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: GÜNEY Bekir , ERDEN Mehmet Akif
Published: May 2023

Yapılan ergonomi çalışmalarının birçoğu incelendiğinde, işçi popülâsyonları, endüstriyel ortamlar,kaynak teknikleri, çalışma süresi ve iş yeri çevresi gibi mesleki maruziyetler arasındaki farklılıklarnedeniyle, kaynak operatörlerinin duruşlarını değerlendirmek oldukça zordur. Kaynak, endüstriyel alanda,metal ve alaşımlarının birleştirilmesinde en çok tercih edilen bir imalat yöntemidir. Kaynaklı imalatesnasında kaynak operatörleri birçok mesleki tehlike ile karşı karşıya gelmektedir. Dünya çapındamilyonlarca işçi günlük olarak zorlu kaynak duruşlarında çeşitli insan sağlığı ve iş güvenliği risklerinemuhatap olmaktadır. Aktif kaynak uygulamaları yapılan işyerlerinde, çalışanların tekrar eden zorluuygunsuz hareketlere maruz kalması kas iskelet sistemi rahatsızlıklarına sebep olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada,QEC indeksi ile yapılan çalışan postürü analizinde operatörlerin kas-iskelet rahatsızlıklarına maruz kaldığıbulunmuştur. Yapılan analizde en yaygın çalışılan kaynak pozisyonunda işlem yapan operatörün skorlarıbel için 46 puan çok yüksek, omuz/kol için 44 puan çok yüksek, boyun için 16 puan çok yüksek veel/bilekler için ise 36 puan yüksek olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, diğer faktörlerden olan araç kullanmaskoru 1 puan düşük riskli, titreşim skoru 4 puan orta riskli, iş temposu skoru 9 puan yüksek riskli ve stresskoru 16 puan yüksek riskli olarak tespit edilmiştir. Bu skorlara göre, çalışan yüksek riskli çalışmahareketlerine maruz kaldığından “Ergonomik düzenleme en erken zamanda yapılmalıdır” önerisisunulmuştur. Bu nedenle, uygunsuz çalışma duruşlarına maruz kalmanın sağlık üzerindeki olası olumsuzetkilerinin anlaşılması, risk değerlendirmesi ve önleme stratejilerinin geliştirilmesi için gereklidir ve genişbir çalışan kitlesini etkilemektedir.
Conjugated Polymers for Photo-electrochromic Devices
Authors: Carbas Buket Bezgin
Published: May 2023

It is clear that the new generation smart windows will develop much more in the coming yearsand in this sense, new multifunctional materials will be used in this field. While the easy use of suchapplications makes people happy, on the other hand, it also highlights energy efficient housing andtransportation for humanity. There are some interesting parameters such as the control of daylight enteringor leaving smart windows, self-power supply, and display functionality. Among the various chromogeniccolor changes, electrochromic methods are the fastest and easiest to control. Electrochromic materials arehigh-performance materials that are preferred both in the scientific world and in technological devices withtheir interesting electrochemical and optical properties. These materials can be inorganic or organic based,such as transition metal oxides, viologen systems and conductive polymers. Among them, electrochromicconductive polymers attract more attention with their superior mechanical, electrochemical and opticalproperties in portable electronics. Moreover, the ease and low cost of the synthesis procedures, as well asits low power and performance superiority, further solidify its rise among other materials in this sense. Bymodifying the chemical structures of conductive electrochromic polymers (or monomers) as desired, sharpand vivid color changes can be observed even at room temperature. The development of new electrochromicpolymers can be with various modifications of the main chain, as well as side chain engineering,morphology control. Electrochromic properties of thin films of conductive polymers polymerized bychemical or electrochemical methods can be used in photo-electrochromic applications for informationstorage and various imaging purposes. In this study, it is desired to give information about conjugatedpolymers for self-powered electrochromic windows.
GRAFİK TASARIM SEKTÖRÜNDE YAPAY ZEKANIN KULLANILMASI (MİDJOURNEY)
Authors: Çeken Birsen , Şen Oğuzhan
Published: May 2023

Yapay zeka, grafik tasarım alanında devrim yaratma potansiyeline sahiptir ve görüntüler oluşturmakve değiştirmek için yeni araçlar ve teknikler sunmaktadır. Bu devrimin ön saflarında yer alan şirketlerdenbiri, sanat ve tasarım üretmek ve geliştirmek için yapay zekâyı kullanan Midjourney şirketin platformudur.Bu platform, kullanıcıların yapay zekâ araçlarını kullanarak gerçek zamanlı olarak iş birliği yapmasına vegörüntüler oluşturmasına olanak tanıyarak bir topluluk ve yaratıcılık duygusunu teşvik etmektedir.Tasarımcılar, yapay zekânın gücünden yararlanarak yeni olasılıkları keşfedebilir ve geleneksel grafiktasarımın sınırlarını zorlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte, yapay zekânın tasarımdaki etik etkilerinin yanı sırateknolojinin sektörü bozma ve insan tasarımcıları yerinden etme potansiyelini de dikkate almak önemlidir.Genel olarak, yapay zekâ çalışması ve grafik tasarım alanına entegrasyonu, görsel medyayı yaratma vetüketme şekillerini dönüştürme potansiyeline sahip, heyecan verici ve hızla gelişen bir sektördür.
Otomotiv Endüstrisinde Döngüsel Ekonomi ve Elektrikli Araçlar İçin Yaşam Döngüsü Değerlendirmesinin İncelenmesi
Authors: GÜNASLAN Sermin , EROL NALBUR Berrak , CİNDORUK S.Sıddık
Published: May 2023

Dünya kaynaklarının hızla tüketildiği günümüzde döngüsel ekonomi kavramı gün geçtikçe daha çok önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Ürünlerin imalat aşamalarında en az hammadde kullanımını amaçlayan ve sürdürülebilir bir endüstriyel sektör olarak tanımlanabilmektedir. Son birkaç yılda hem sosyal faydaları hem de çevre korumayı iyileştirdiği için araştırmacılar tarafından da dikkat çekmektedir. Karbon-nötr olma hedefini amaçlayan Avrupa Komisyonu 2019 yılında Avrupa Yeşil Mutabakatı anlaşmasını imzalamıştır. Ülkemizde de 2021 yılında imzalanan Yeşil Mutabakat,  2050 yılına kadar karbon emisyonundan arınmayı hedeflemektedir. Avrupa Mutabakatı kapsamında da kullanımının ve etkilerinin araştırılması yaygınlaşan elektrikli araçlar günümüzde de oldukça ilgi görmeye başlamıştır. Sera gazı azaltım hedefleri konusunda önemli katkı sunacağı düşünülen elektrikli araçların yaşam döngüsü değerlendirmesi yoluyla tüm çevresel etkileri belirlenerek değerlendirme ve yorumlama aşamaları sonunda elde edilmektedir. Çalışmada incelenen bazı literatür sonuçlarında bu araçların çevresel etkileriyle ilgili farklı sonuçlar olduğu görülmüştür. Elektrikli araçların sera gazı emisyonuna neden olan temel faktörün aracın üretim aşamasında ortaya çıktığı görülmüştür. Ancak mevcut durumun iyileştirilmesi için yapılacak yeni çalışmalar ve farklı teknolojik gelişmelerle bu etkilerin azaltılabileceği düşünülmektedir. Ülkemizde ve dünyada hem döngüsel ekonomi hem de elektrikli araçlara geçiş konusunda önemli katkı sağlayacak adımlar atılmakta ve politika çalışmaları yakından takip edilmektedir.
Effects of Dispersion Medium on Surface Tension and Rheological Behavior of Pectin and Guar Gum Based Thickeners Used in Treatment of Dysphagia
Authors: Karataş Mukaddes , Aydoğmuş Ercan
Published: May 2023

Dysphagia is a complex condition as each individual may have unique swallowing difficulties and sensitivities. Experimental studies investigating the effects of dispersion media on thickeners can contribute to the development of customized thickening agents. Understanding how the dispersion environment affects the surface tension and rheological behavior of thickeners can lead to improved patient safety, comfort, and overall treatment efficacy by helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions when selecting appropriate thickening agents and optimizing their use in clinical practice. In this study, the effects of dispersion medium (water and lemonade) on the surface tension and rheology of thickened liquids prepared with pectin or guar gum-based thickening powders have been investigated. The rheological behaviors of the samples are determined at room temperature at the shear rate ranges of 10-100 s-1 using a rotary viscometer. Obtained data are modeled by Power Law and Herschel Bulkley. Both pectin and guar gum thickeners exhibit shear thinning behavior, meaning that their viscosity decreases under shear stress. The dispersion medium influences the degree of shear thinning observed. The low surface tension of this medium raises wetting and improves the dispersion of thickeners, resulting in faster dissolution and better mixing. This can be beneficial for the treatment of dysphagia as it allows for easier swallowing and better texture of thickened fluids.
Management of Maxillary Impacted Canines
Authors: Jang Ki-Taeg
Published: May 2023

The canine tooth is important both functionally and aesthetically, being positioned between the anterior and posterior teeth. The upper canine has the longest eruption path, forming in the deepest part of the maxillary bone and often experiencing eruption disorders, leading to significant aesthetic and functional issues. Early detection and management of canine impaction are crucial in pediatric dentistry, which focuses on tooth growth and eruption. The prevalence of maxillary canine impaction ranges from 1.1% to 3.0%. In Western populations, palatal impaction is twice as common as labial impaction, while some Korean studies report more labial impaction. Maxillary canine impaction occurs more frequently in women and is associated with various factors such as structural obstacles, pathological conditions in surrounding tissues, developmental abnormalities, and genetic factors. Labial displaced canines are linked to narrow maxillary intercanine width, total dental crowding, and skeletal Class III malocclusion. Maxillary palatal displaced canine impaction is more prevalent in patients with familial agenesis of lateral incisors or conical supernumerary lateral incisors. Understanding these factors aids in early diagnosis and appropriate intervention for canine tooth impaction, ensuring optimal oral health and aesthetics.
Comparison of Color Stability and Surface Roughness of 3D Printing Resin by Polishing Methods
Authors: Kim Heeju , Kim Yujin , Kim Jongsoo , Lee Joonhaeng , Han Mi Ran , Shin Jisun , Kim Jongbin
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to compare the color stability and surface roughness of three-dimensional (3D) printing resin according to polishing methods. 3D-printed resin specimens were fabricated at TC-80DP (Graphy, Seoul, Korea) with a stereolithography 3D printer, and the specimens were divided into three groups, each of which was not polished, was polished using Enhance®, and was polished using a Sof-LexTM disc. The CIE L*a*b* value and the surface roughness of each group were measured and immersed in artificial saliva and orange juice after 0, 1, 7, 30, and 60 days, and the color difference (ΔE*) was calculated. As a result of the study, no noticeable color change was observed in artificial saliva, but a noticeable color change was demonstrated in orange juice after 60 days of immersion, and the difference was significant. In the Sof-LexTM group, surface roughness according to the solution was found to be significantly higher in the orange juice than that in artificial saliva. No significant difference in color change was found according to the polishing method, but surface roughness was significantly lower in the Sof-LexTM group than both that of the unpolished group and that of the Enhance® group. Nevertheless, all groups exhibited clinically acceptable properties regardless of their higher surface roughness than the threshold for plaque accumulation. Overall, this study recommends utilizing Sof-LexTM for polishing 3D printing resin when used in primary anterior tooth coverage.
Trends in Ankyloglossia and Surgical Treatment among Pediatric Patients in South Korea
Authors: Kim Taehyun , Lee Daewoo , Kim Jae-Gon , Yang Yeonmi
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study was to investigate trends in ankyloglossia and its surgical treatment among pediatric patients in South Korea from 2011 to 2020. Data from Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA)’s Healthcare Bigdata Hub were used for analysis of the ankyloglossia diagnosis rate and frenum surgery rate. Considering annual population change, crude rates per 100,000 were calculated and analyzed. To investigate other factors of frenum surgery incidence besides gender and age, pediatric patient sample data from HIRA were used. The diagnosis rate of ankyloglossia increased from 204.4 in 2011 to 356.6 per 100,000 people in 2020, while the frenum surgery rate increased from 26.8 to 34.3 per 100,000 people. Males were more likely to receive frenum surgery than females. Surgeries were more likely to be done at a hospital instead of a clinic or a general hospital. In the age group of 0 - 4 years, the largest number of frenum surgeries were performed in pediatrics, and in the age group of 5 - 9 years, the largest number of surgeries were conducted in pediatric dentistry. In the older age groups, the largest proportion of frenum surgeries were performed in the departments of conservative dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The diagnosis of ankyloglossia and the operation of frenum surgery among South Korean children increased during the last decade. Since the function of the tongue can affect maxillofacial development in many aspects, pediatric dentists should pay more attention to the functional management of intraoral soft tissue in growing children.
Barotrauma in Technical Diving: An Exploration of Risk Factors and Preventive Measures in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Authors: Saallo Lusiana , Erenne Yoseph
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Technical diving, while offering an unparalleled exploration of underwater environments like Raja Ampat's biodiverse reefs, presents inherent risks, with barotrauma being a major concern. This study aims to analyze barotrauma incidents among technical divers in Raja Ampat, identify risk factors, and propose preventive measures.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of barotrauma cases (2018-2023) was conducted in collaboration with local dive centers and medical facilities. Data collected included: demographics, dive profiles, equipment, pre-existing conditions, symptoms, and treatment. Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant associations.
Results: A total of 42 barotrauma cases were identified (ear: 69%, sinus: 21%, lung: 10%). Significant risk factors included: rapid ascents (p<0.01), inadequate equalization techniques (p<0.05), and pre-existing conditions like allergies or upper respiratory tract infections (p<0.05). Most cases were mild to moderate and managed with conservative treatment.
Conclusion: Barotrauma remains a significant risk in technical diving in Raja Ampat. Strict adherence to safe diving practices, comprehensive pre-dive medical evaluations, and targeted diver education programs are crucial to mitigate these risks.
Laparoscopic Colecystectomy in a Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis
Authors: Uluşahin Mehmet , Çekiç Arif Burak , Yıldırım Reyyan , Türkyılmaz Serdar
Published: May 2023

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare clinical condition with autosomal recessive inheritance in which visceral organs are replaced as a mirror image. In this paper, we present the case of a 44-year-old female with SIT who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) due to multiple attacks of cholecystitis and gallbladder stones. Since the patient had SIT, the operation was performed by modifying the placement of the operating team and the operating table. No adverse events were encountered during the operation. The patient was discharged the next day without any complications in the postoperative clinic follow-ups. Due to organ displacement, LC in individuals with SIT is susceptible to complications. These operations should be performed with the utmost care by surgeons with sufficient experience.
Interpretation of Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine Alone and Along with Methotrexate Combination in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Palathingal John Thomas ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacology, HCG Cancer Hospital Gulbarga, India, Miryala Divya , Puchchakayala Goverdhan Reddy , Thomas Swathi , Venkatswami Venkatswami ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy, Kakatiya University, MGM Hospital, Hanamkonda, Telangana, India;,   Department of Orthopaedics, Kakatiya Medical College, Mahathma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Warangal, Telangana, India
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Several drugs for rheumatoid arthritis are available. Comparative studies of treatment with Hydroxychloroquine (against Methotrexate) reported a better quality of life. AIM: The study was designed to evaluate safety and efficacy of patient with rheumatoid arthritis when treated as combination therapy of Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine alone, a Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a prospective observational study which was conducted in rheumatology department in a tertiary care Hospital, Warangal, India. Patients who were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as per Guidelines of American College of Rheumatology aged between 18 and 60 years were recruited. First group patient were treated with Hydroxychloroquine 400 mg and second group patient were treated with combination of Methotrexate 7.5 mg and Hydroxychloroquine 400 mg. Simple Disease Activity Index criteria of improvement according to disease activity score 28 was considered as the primary efficacy variable. The Baseline and end of study values were evaluated. RESULT: After 3 months, improvement was noted in patient treated with Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine combination when compared to Hydroxychloroquine mono therapy alone. There was statistical significance in improvement of disease activity between the two groups (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION: The study concluded Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine combination therapy is more effective to Hydroxychloroquine therapyalone in efficacy of reducing disease activity in the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Microfinance bank and growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Bida metropolis of Niger state, Nigeria
Authors: Gabriel Nelson ,   Kogi State University, Anyigba, Ocholi Oyibo Paul , Olumorin M. Olukemi ,   Kogi State University, Anyigba,   Kogi State University, Anyigba
Published: May 2023

This study focused on effect of microfinance banks on the growth and survival of SMEs. The study adopted a survey research design using both primary and secondary data. A sample of 125 SME owners/operators who are duly registered with Edumana MFB, Bida constituted the study population. Questionnaires were administered to SME owners/operators, while interviews were conducted with selected staff of the MFB. Data generated were analysed with the aid of tables, frequencies and percentages while test of hypotheses were done using Spearman Rank correlation coefficient and Chi-square. Findings of the study revealed that the bank's credits facilities and support services have considerably enhanced the survival and growth of SMEs in terms of increased business capital, assets acquisition and sales but not without some challenges such as small size of credit, cumbersome procedures involved in securing credit and unfavourable loan repayment modalities. Consequently, the study recommends increased credit size, relaxing credit repayment modalities, and providing advisory services to SMEs in order to effectively boost their performance and enable them contribute significantly to economic growth and development.
Design and Implementation of a Cardiovascular Disease Detection System Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Nwamouh Ubochi Chibueze ,   Kampala International University, Ukagwu Kelechi John , Nakajubi Safina ,   Kampala International University,   Kampala International University
Published: May 2023

Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death globally. The early detection of these diseases and continuous supervision by health personnel can significantly reduce the mortality rate. However, accurate detection of cardiovascular diseases in all cases and supervision of a patient round-the-clock by a doctor is not feasible since it requires more sapience, time and expertise. Therefore, the aim of this work is to design and implement a cardiovascular disease detection system using artificial neural network. For the accurate detection of cardiovascular diseases, an efficient artificial neural network technique known as Multilayer Perception (MLP) neural network was used to build the predictive model. The system requires patients’ heartrelated medical records to detect the presence or absence of any cardiovascular disease and it will serve as an aid for medical personnel to diagnose the disease in a more efficient way. In the project’s prototype implementation, system logic implementation was achieved using Java while user interfaces were built using the JavaFX framework. The development of the system followed the waterfall model which helped in breaking down the development process into smaller sub-processes that were followed sequentially to achieve a fairly efficient cardiovascular disease detection system. The system is a stand-alone desktop application and tested using WEKA and a laptop. In order to ascertain the accuracy, validation and performance measure of the developed system, a comparative analysis of the developed system against existing cardiovascular disease detection system was done, and the developed system yielded an accurate result of about 91.10%
Heydar Aliyev as a symbol of Azerbaijani statehood
Authors: Sərvər Alıcan oğlu Abbasov
Published: May 2023

The country's current political and economic structure is the result of the labor of a truly Great Personality, a Mighty Leader Heydar Aliyev. In the article, Heydar Aliyev's remarkable statesmanship abilities have been fully represented in all phases of his extensive and protracted titanic action, even in the early phases.