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Ensueños Líricos - Antología Poética
Authors: Mendoza Laz Pasqueline Elizabeth , Matute Castro George Robert , Rivas Sabando Karen Yasmín , Macías Solórzano Jennifer Valeria , Luna Sornoza Enrique Eduardo , Cevallos Martínez Mercedes Margarita , Freire Jáuregui Jenny Paola , Tigua Anzules José Oswaldo , Rivas Quiroz Jahaira Jacqueline , Vera Cedeño Zully Catherine
Published: March 2023

Este libro nace del esfuerzo conjunto de profesores motivados para incentivar el talento de sus estudiantes, y despertar en ellos una visión espiritual del mundo que les rodea. De esta manera, se forman estas líneas, por esa vocación docente que impulsa, guía y orienta en busca de una palabra cargada de pureza y sentimientos, donde convergen la educación y el alma del poeta, donde el ser social se convierte en el ser profundo, que siente, ama y vive en su propia espiritualidad. Así se presentan 63 poemas de inspiración estudiantil, recopilados por sus autores, los docentes, que entregan sus días, sus horas y su corazón para formar en el silencio taciturno de la vida, con humildad y sencillez en los vaivenes del tiempo.
Vitamin D Role in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Authors: BÜYÜK Musa , SUMAN Kamuran , GÖK Ebru , BÜTÜN Pınar , BÜTÜN Zafer , SUMAN Murat
Published: March 2023

Primary dysmenorrhea is uterine cramping that occurs during or before menstruation without pelvic disease and causes suprapubic pain. In researching the causes of dysmenorrhea, several studies have highlighted the role of lacking vitamin D (vit D). Vit D acts by suppressing the synthesis of prostaglandins that cause pain. Our study aims to investigate whether vit D level affects primary dysmenorrhea. For this purpose, vit D 3 level will be studied in patients with primary dysmenorrhea and a control group without dysmenorrhea. This retrospective, randomized, case-controlled study was conducted between January 2020 and August 2021 at two different centers. It was approved by the ethics committee. Information was obtained by interviewing eligible subjects for the study, and informed consent was obtained. 750 women presented to the gynecology departments of the participating centers involved in the study. Ages between 16-35 are included in the study. Under 18 patients were referred from pediatric clinics with similar symptoms. 325 women were assigned to the dysmenorrhea group. All patients had a regular menstrual cycle and pain that began the day before menstruation. 325 patients unrelated to dysmenorrhea were selected randomly as a control group. The participants in our study were randomly selected into the dysmenorrhea group and the control group, and their clinical characteristics were compared in Tables 1 and 2. Significance was remarkable comparing the dysmenorrhea patients with the healthy control groups. That dysmenorrhea patients with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 deficiency had significantly less consumption of dairy products. VAS values were higher, and undereducation and unemployment were also significantly more common. Low serum vit D levels and dysmenorrhea are strongly related. It is obvious that there is a significant relationship between vit D levels, VAS score, and primary dysmenorrhea. More studies at larger scales are needed to underline the efficiency of vit D in primary dysmenorrhea.
Corporate Morality: Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility and Generation Z’s Purchasing Habits
Authors: Healy Kathryn` , Poole Jennifer
Published: March 2023

This study examines Generation Z’s buying habits and whether a company’s social responsibility (CSR) impacts purchasing decisions. A content analysis was conducted using nine factors (sustainability prominence on website, human rights prominence on website, mission statement, source of manufacturing, percentage of line dedicated to recycled product, independent/accredited agencies involving recycling and sustainability, independent/ accredited agencies involving animal welfare, independent/ accredited agencies involving worker welfare, and the “Good on You” rating) in order to evaluate nine different apparel companies impact on environmental, social, and overall company production aspects. The companies used were Nike, Adidas, Vans, Ugg, Patagonia, New Balance, North Face, Levi’s, and Under Armour. This content analysis was paired with a survey to determine which factors were relevant to consumers and if CSR influenced purchasing habits.
Are Lawyers Really That Bad? A Qualitative Assessment of Psychological “Lawyer Traits”
Authors: Malkin Ava , Scruggs Jared
Published: March 2023

Lawyer personalities are often characterized in a negative manner in popular culture and some scholarly sources, and how and when lawyer personality traits develop remains to be fully explored. This study serves to eliminate this ambiguity by analyzing two fundamental questions: what lawyer attributes are and when they develop with respect to endeavors within the legal field. Using grounded theory and abductive methods, a qualitative strategy centralized around providing more individualistic perspectives through a linguistic focus, I surveyed 10 individuals practicing and pursuing legal careers and analyzed 20 interviews across various forms of media to clarify lawyer personality traits on the following dimensions: relating to self vs. relating to others, cognitive- vs. emotion- focused, and characterizing the development of these traits as happening via either attraction to – or selection by – the field of law itself. I uncovered thirteen major lawyer qualities: analytical, empathetic, money-driven, argumentative, self-aware, deceptive, ambitious/challenge-oriented, organized/time management, competitive, confrontational, prestige-driven, arrogant, and persistent. I also found that these attributes develop both inherently and as a product of education and experience. The implications for both theory and practice include combating negative stereotypes for lawyers and gaining comprehension of human behavior in the legal profession, which may further aid aspiring lawyers in their selecting and in job matching.
Effects of Density Variation on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Empty Fruit Bunch Cement Board (EFBCB)
Authors: Ridzuan Mohammad Nasrullah , Abu Bakar Hasniza , Samsudin Emedya Murniwaty , Nik Soh Nik Mohd Zaini , Ismail Lokman Hakim
Published: March 2023

A cement board is a composite material mostly comprised natural fibre and cement. Cement board is mainly used in roofing, raised floors, dropped ceilings, prefabricated structures, office containers, and other building components. Fibres in cement composites from discarded palm oil fruit bunches have been used to increase the quality of construction materials. Therefore, the impact density of the natural fibre cement board is essential to enhance the physical and mechanical properties. However, research on untreated fibre at various densities has not been compressively discussed in previous studies. Therefore, this research used empty fruit bunch (EFB) fibre in manufacturing empty fruit bunch cement boards (EFBCB) with a cement-to-fibre ratio of 3:1 and thickness of 12 mm. Three target density variations, 1100 kg/m3, 1200 kg/m3 and 1300 kg/m3, were applied in this study to obtain their effect on physical and mechanical properties. The results revealed EFBCB sample with a target density of 1300 kg/m3 showed the most promising results. This sample’s average thickness is 12.38 mm after a 28-day curing period. Besides, at 1300 kg/m3 target density, EFBCB achieved the lowest thickness swelling (TS) value at 1.82%, highest internal bonding (IB) at 0.164 N/mm2, highest modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR) at 1398 N/mm2 and 3.51 N/mm2, respectively. Thus, increasing the cement board density and improving the physical and mechanical properties of EFBCB. This study demonstrates that EFB has the capacity to be one of the potential natural fibres for green building materials.
The Effect of Preload, Density and Thickness on Seat Dynamic Stiffness
Authors: Mohammad Hassan Azmi , Md Rezali Khairil Anas , Abdul Jalil Nawal Aswan , As’arry Azizan , Azizan Mohd Amzar
Published: March 2023

The vibration transferred to the car floor transmits to the human body through the seat structure, and the typical design of the seat structure consists of several components such as seat frame and seat cushion. The material widely used as seat cushion is open-cell polyurethane (PUR) foam; when under vibration, it will behave dynamically. Factors such as mechanical properties and material thickness of PUR can affect its behaviour and performance and the amount of vibration transmits to the human body. This work measures the PUR dynamic stiffness for different material densities and thicknesses. The test was conducted using an indenter head with a flat surface since it was a less expensive method, and quicker measurement could be done. The force sensor was placed within the indenter structure to measure the load transmitted to the seat and acceleration data acquired by the accelerometer, which was mounted on a shaker test plate. Foam materials with 30 kg/m3 and 44 kg/m3 with 30 mm and 50mm thickness are used in the experiment with the amount of preload applied of 20 N,30 N and 40 N. Seat stiffness increased when the preload increased from 20 N to 40 N, and a similar trend occurred when foam thickness decreased. The lower density of PUR resulted in a greater increase of seat stiffness and damping across the frequency 0-30 Hz compared to a higher density of PUR. This study concluded that thickness, preload, and density significantly affect seat dynamic stiffness.
Effects of Shooting Angles and Ricochet Angles on Bullet Weight Upon Impact on Three Types of Woods (Balau, Resak, and Seraya)
Authors: Sam Mohd Najib , Tan Jie Yee Glenna , Hamzah Noor Hazfalinda , Embi Mohd Zulkarnain , Md Rejab Ahmad Zamri , Gabriel Gina Francesca , Osman Khairul
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine if the number of shots fired, bullet striation marks, and shooting and ricochet angles could influence bullet weight on three types of woods: Balau, Resak, and Seraya. The weapon and ammunition used in this study were CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow semi-automatic pistol with 9 mm full metal jacketed bullets (7.45 g). A total of 432 shots were fired, and only 114 bullets produced a ricochet effect. The result of objective one showed no significant relationship between the number of shots and the number of bullet striations for all three kinds of wood. Correlation-Regression analysis for the second objective showed a significant relationship between shooting angle and bullet weight when shooting on Balau (p < 0.01, R² = 0.065) and Seraya (p < 0.01, R² = 0.199) but not on Resak. The shooting angle influenced the bullet weight by 6.5 % to 20 % when shooting on Balau and Seraya. Both kinds of wood are closely related and share fibre composition and modulus of elasticity (MOE) characteristics. The result of the third objective showed a relationship between ricochet angle and bullet weight during the shooting on Resak (p < 0.01, R² = 0.142) but not on Balau and Seraya. The ricochet angle on Resak influenced the bullet weight by 14.2 + 9.8 %. It is probably due to Resak having the highest MOE among the three types of woods. This study concludes that bullet weight loss is due to the ricochet effect and the composition of the bullet’s target.
Moderation Effect of Organizational Culture on the Relationship Between Strategic Inputs of Competitive Intelligence and Competitive Advantage among Commercial Banks, in Kenya
Authors: Waithaka Paul Waithaka
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine moderating effect of organizational culture on the relationship between strategic inputs of competitive intelligence and competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya.

Methodology: A descriptive and explanatory research design was used in this study and primary data was collected at the head offices of each bank which are all found in Nairobi city. Primary data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Analysis was done with the assistance of SPSS computer packages.

Findings: Strategic inputs of competitive intelligence were found to explain 46.6 % of competitive advantage. When organizational culture was introduced this variation changed to 53.7%.  Therefore, organizational culture was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between strategic inputs of competitive intelligence and competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: While incorporating strategic inputs of competitive intelligence among commercial banks, attention should be paid on prevailing culture within the organization in terms of shared values, norms, assumptions and belief systems that encourage the collection, analysis, utilization and sharing of competitive intelligence to enable banks gain competitive advantage
Revisão narrativa sobre a humanização na área da saúde frente as práticas integrativas complementares (PIC)
Authors: Lacerda Alves Vanessa , Sernizon Guimarães Nathália , Chaves Monica , Rocha Oliveira Carlos Jorge
Published: March 2023

RESUMO

Introdução: Cada vez mais, se faz necessário, o olhar humanizado na área de saúde e bem-estar. Estamos em uma curva crescente de pessoas adoecidas física e emocionalmente, sendo assim, a população tem procurado atendimentos alternativos e complementares para fortalecer os atendimentos convencionais e sentir se parte do mesmo. Objetivo: Identificar as publicações científicas nacionais acerca da Humanização na área da saúde e bem-estar frente as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PIC), compreendidos no período de 2010 a 2020. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa de literatura, a partir de busca na base de dados Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Lilacs, Medline, Scielo e no Portal de Periódicos da Capes, utilizando os descritores “Atendimento Humanizado”, “Humanização”, “Práticas Integrativas e Complementares”, “Saúde” e “Bem-Estar”. Foram incluídas publicações sobre a temática, artigos originais e estudos de revisão gratuitos, divulgados em língua portuguesa, disponíveis na íntegra e publicados nos últimos dez anos (2010-2020). Resultados e Conclusão: Fato importante é que quem procura atendimento, deseja ser visto como um todo, e não apenas como uma enfermidade, deseja um atendimento humanizado por uma equipe especializada. Conclui-se que o atendimento humanizado deverá estar presente em todos os contextos, desde a recepção do paciente até a mais alta hierarquia. Sendo assim, faz se necessária ampliar estes olhares e os estudos para este tipo de prática, associados ao toque humanizado para os pacientes crônicos, pacientes  em extrema vulnerabilidade e para o cuidar de quem cuida.
ПРОБЛЕМЫ МЕЖКУЛЬТУРНОЙ КОММУНИКАЦИИ В ОБУЧЕНИИ АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ
Authors: З. А. Кемелбекова  , Д. Е. Шевень
Published: March 2023

Данная статья посвящена рассмотрению понятия «Межкультурная коммуникация» и причин возникновения сложностей на пути преодоления межкультурных коммуникаций в процессе изучения иностранного языка. В статье изучено влияние проблемы межкультурных барьеров на студентов и навыки, используемые преподавателями для предотвращения трудностей, мешающих конструктивному общению. В статье используется эмпирический подход в качестве анкетирования с целью исследования проблем возникающих при межкультурном общении и способов их устранения. Межкультурная коммуникация является одной из обширных проблем, которую должны изучить специалисты-преподаватели иностранных языков в высшей школе для адаптации студента при изучении иностранного языка через призму своего видения мира и правильного восприятия коммуникации граждан других стран, а также преодоления возникающих не состыковок во время ведения занятий. В качестве исследования были использованы материалы местной и зарубежной литературы, проведен анализ психологического влияния на проблему и применены приемы, такие как анализ литературы, обобщение. Статья рассматривает подходы не только со стороны преподавателя, но и как выбранные методы помогают адаптироваться учащимся в образовательном процессе. Статья включает проведенный анализ, опрос и выводы.
FEATURES OF TEACHING SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY IN KAZAKHSTAN (from 2000 to 2022)
Authors: A. Sh. Kiyassova  , K. N. Mamirova  , L. Sh. Kiyassova
Published: March 2023

The article compares the characteristics of changes in the teaching of school geography courses in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the similarities and differences between traditional programs and modernized programs, focusing on changes in the state of modernization in all spheres of society's life today. The direction of the chronological development process of the textbooks of the school geography courses that have switched to the updated system and changed in the new format, is provided. A comparative analysis was made between the components of the content of school geography textbooks of the new model and the features of the geography courses of the world countries. The content and structure of modern geographical education has expanded from the perspective of individual-oriented training and features of geography classes, and looking at the world from an emotional-value attitude, we can clearly see that school geography and academic geography are completely and uninterruptedly connected in the teaching of geography. In this regard, the article shows the essential importance of school geography courses in the formation of new directions and new views among students.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION IN THE KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: S. Auakirova  , M. Abdikakimov  , G. Akhmetova  , Z. Iskakova
Published: March 2023

This paper examines the problematic issues of entrepreneurial education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The author analyzes the main directions of the problems of the development of entrepreneurial education, determining the actual role of entrepreneurial universities in the socio-economic life of the state. The article also talks about the role of universities in the formation of entrepreneurial skills of students for their active participation in the innovative development of society. The issues of searching for the optimal model of entrepreneurial education in connection with the change in the paradigm of higher education are actualized. The new paradigm of higher education presupposes the existence of a competent entrepreneurial ecosystem that forms an appropriate entrepreneurial culture. The author argues that a properly articulated innovation culture is the key to promoting and developing knowledge economies. Summarizing everything said in the article, the author believes that in order to increase the importance of education, including entrepreneurship, he considers the most important by the example of the evolution of the triple spiral of innovation. The article provides recommendations for the development of entrepreneurial education, describes the key directions and problems of the development of this field of activity of universities.
APPLICATION OF ONLINE TOOLS IN DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF CHEMISTRY LESSONS
Authors: N. T. Shertayeva  , B. B. Shagrayeva  , S. S. Bitursyn  , G. M. Baimakhanova  , N. S. Kybrayeva
Published: March 2023

The article reveals relevant issues related to the organization of teaching using online tools, Internet resources, shows the possibility of including electronic educational resources in the main educational programs of general education. The article also presents a list of network resources that are most common in the professional environment and among schoolchildren of different age groups, substantiates the importance of studying the educational capabilities of the network and developing the design of training sessions in order to increase the motivation of schoolchildren to study the subject. The authors describe models of network lessons and algorithms for designing chemistry lessons using the Flipped Classroom technology, case technology, as well as a practical lesson, a research lesson using Internet resources. It is shown that due to the increased role of the computer and the Internet in the school, the use of a computer makes the lesson more attractive, memorable, and therefore today teachers use digital educational resources more often in the teaching process. Digital educational resources include photographs, text documents, video clips, sound recordings, various models, virtual reality and interactive simulation objects, symbolic objects and other educational materials necessary for organizing the teaching process. It is noted that the use of online tools in chemistry lessons makes the lesson interesting, but their use should be methodologically justified. Platforms such as the National Educational Database, Kundelik, Platonus, BilimLand, etc. have been developed and are successfully operating remotely.
БIЛIМ БEPУ СAЛACЫHДAFЫ ИНКЛЮЗИВТІ САЯСАТТЫ ЖҮЗЕГЕ АСЫРУ : ЖАҒДАЙЫ МЕН БОЛАШАFЫ
Authors: А. А. Мұсағажинова  , А. М. Тұрлыбекова  , Ж. Д. Қабиденова  , Ж. Д. Жүкешева  , М. Е. Нургалиева
Published: March 2023

Ұсынылған жұмыста Қазақстандағы инклюзивті білім берудің жай-күйі, сондай-ақ осы мәселені жеткіліксіз пысықтаумен байланысты туындайтын проблемалар жағдайындағы оның перспективалары мәселелері қаралады. Инклюзивті білім беруді енгізу қажеттілігін түсіне отырып, ерекше қажеттіліктері бар балаларды дәстүрлі оқыту жағдайларына бейімдеу шаралары қабылданады. Дені сау және ерекше білім беру қажеттіліктері бар балаларды бірлесіп оқыту соңғысының әлеуметтік бейімделуін қамтамасыз ету үшін қажет болады. Инклюзивті сипаттағы мектепке дейінгі білім беру мүгедектігі бар адамдарға төзімділікті тәрбиелеуге мүмкіндік береді, өйткені кішкентайларда басқалар сияқты туылмаған құрдастарына қарсы дұшпандық көзқарастар әлі жоқ. Инклюзивті білім беру жүйесі тұлғааралық қарым-қатынастың ең жоғары және өнімді деңгейіне бағытталған және әрбір оқушы кез келген қиын жағдайда көмекке сене алады. Алайда, бүгінгі таңда инклюзивті білім беру жүйесінде көптеген мұғалімдердің дәстүрлі оқыту әдістерін өзгертуге дайын еместігіне байланысты бірқатар шешілмеген мәселелер қалып отыр. Дені сау балалардың консервативті ата-аналары көбінесе мүгедек балалардың баласымен бірге оқуына қарсы. Көптеген мектептерде тиісті жабдықтар болмаған кезде және оқу және тұрмыстық қажетті материалдарды сатып алуға қаражат болмаған кезде қаржылық мәселе тағы бір мәселе болып қала береді. Сондықтан әлеуметтік өмірдің осы мәселесін қарастыру егжей-тегжейлі және жан-жақты зерттеуді қажет етеді.
KINERJA ANGGOTA KEPOLISIAN PADA DIREKTORAT RESERSE KRIMINAL UMUM (DITRESKRIMUM) MELALUI 13 KOMPONEN PENILAIAN DI KEPOLISIAN DAERAH SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Agustina Shisca , Darma Widhi Andika , Fajar Vico Fairul , Maulana Imam Dipsa , Putra M. Fachrie Persada
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini berjudul kinerja anggota kepolisian pada Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Umum (Ditreskrimum) melalui 13 komponen penilaian di Kepolisian Daerah Sumatera Selatan masalah yang akan diteliti dirinci ke dalam bentuk pertanyaan-pertanyaan penelitian (research question) bagaimana kinerja anggota kepolisian pada Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Umum (Ditreskrimum) melalui 13 komponen penilaian di Kepolisian Daerah Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif dilakukan berdasarkan masalah yang ingin dikaji dengan eksplanasi yang tujuan menggali atau membangun suatu proposisi atau menjelaskan makna dibalik realita. Pengukuran yang cermat terhadap fenomena sosial tertentu merupakan ciri dari tingkat eksplanasi deskriptif, oleh karenanya kecermatan itulah yang kemudian menjadi dasar mengapa penelitian ini menggunakan tingkat deskriptif. kinerja anggota Kepolisian pada Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Umum (Ditreskrimum) melalui 13 komponen penilaian di Kepolisian Daerah Sumatera Selatan baik itu dalam bidang tugas pelayanan, pengabdian masyarakat, pengembangan profesi, maupun penunjang pelayanan masih rendah. Hasil penelitian kurangnya kemampuan dan motivasi  yang dimiliki  (faktor internal); dan keadaan lingkungan kerja atau suasana organisasi yang belum kondusif (faktor eksternal) menyebabkan  rendahnya kinerja dalam melaksanakan tugas pelayanan. Hasil penelitian ini juga memperkuat konsep strategi perbaikan kinerja dari  Rao (1986:13), Mill (1999:3-4), dan Irawan (1995:43) bahwa upaya perbaikan kinerja pada dasarnya ditempuh melalui strategi training dan non training;  dan model strategi perbaikan kinerja  yang ditemukan penelitian ini mengembangkan model dasar proses manajemen strategik dari Boyne et al. (2006:14) yang meliputi: output, efisiensi, efektivitas, responsivitas dan keadilan. Kualitas pelayanan dinilai dari kesesuaian antara harapan dan persepsi pelanggan. Kualitas pelayanan dikatakan baik jika pelayanan yang diterima pelanggan dapat memenuhi harapannya, dilihat dari aspek: tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, dan emphaty.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PENGUNJUNG OBJEK WISATA TAMAN PURBAKALA KERAJAAN SRIWIJAYA OLEH DINAS KEBUDAYAAN DAN PARIWISATA DAERAH PROPINSI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Hermansyah Hermansyah , Waliah Siti , Yuliana Yuliana
Published: March 2023

Kepariwisataan merupakan salah satu urusan pilihan pemerintah Sumatera Selatan dalam Pelaksanaan Otonomi daerah. Dimana Kepariwisataan diharapkan dapat menambah pendapatan asli daerah Sumatera Selatan, khususnya kota Palembang, yang dikenal dengan julukan Tanah Sriwijaya. Untuk mensukseskan program tersebut perlu ditunjang dengan kesiapan objek-objek wisata. Taman Purbakala Kerajaan Sriwijaya, merupakan salah satu objek wisata yang penting mengenai Kerajaan Sriwijaya. Keberadaannya membutuhkan Pengelola yang baik dimana pemimpinnya harus mampu meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pengujung.   Untuk itu perlu dilakukan penelitian guna melihat seberapa besar pengaruh kepemimpinan terhadap kualitas pelayanan pengunjung, objek wisata budaya dan sejarah Taman Purbakala Kerajaan Sriwijaya oleh Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Daerah Sumatera Selatan. Dari hasil uji hipotesis dari responden berjumlah 70 orang, adalah t hitung sebesar 3,893>t tabel 1,671, dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%, dengan demikian bahwa kepemimpinan memiliki pengaruh signifikan/nyata terhadap kualitas pelayanan pengunjung objek wisata budaya dan sejarah Taman Purbakala Kerajaan Sriwijaya.  Dari uji persamaan regresi linier di simpulkan bahwa kepemimpinan membawa kontribusi positif sebesar 0,638% apabila terjadi peningkatan pada satu satuan unit kualitas pelayanan  pengunjung objek wisata budaya dan sejarah Taman Purbakala Kerajaan Sriwijaya. Untuk hasil pengujian analisis F dimana F hitung sebesar 28,869.> F tabel sebesar 3,14. maka disimpulkan H0 ditolak H1 diterima.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 11 TAHUN 2017 TENTANG MANAJEMEN PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DI BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Seftian M.Nanda , Meli Meli , Fransiska Desi , Feronita Sherly , Permana Adhi
Published: March 2023

Fokus penelitian ini yaitu mengenai implementasi kebijakan Peraturan Pemerintah nomor 11 tahun 2017 tentang manajemen aparat sipil negara di Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kota Palembang. Ada dua sumber data dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer yaitu data yang dikumpulkan dari sejumlah keterangan atau fakta-fakta yang secara langsung diperoleh dari penelitian lapangan dan langsung dari sumber data lapangan seperti hasil wawancara dan observasi di lokasi penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik penentuan informan yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Implementasi Kebijakan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 11 tahun 2017 Tentang Manajemen Pegawai Negeri Sipil Pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kota Palembang dari hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan secara umum  cukup berhasil karena sebagian besar Implementasi Kebijakan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 11 tahun 2017 Pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kota Palembang dapat diimplementasikan atau dilaksanakan
Virtual Try-on for Clothes using Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Tarannum Shaikh  , Vaishnavi Gosavi  , Sejal Pawar  , Sayali Shedge  , Shalaka Kharade
Published: March 2023

Virtual Try-on for Clothes using Deep Neural Networks has been an active area of research in recent years. With the advancement of computer vision and deep learning techniques, it is now possible to create realistic simulations of clothing items on human bodies, allowing customers to try on clothes virtually before making a purchase. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we shop for clothes, saving time and reducing waste. In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art virtual try-on techniques and discuss the challenges and limitations of this technology. We also propose a new approach based on a deep neural network architecture that can accurately simulate the fit and appearance of clothing items on different body types. Our proposed method outperforms existing techniques in terms of realism and accuracy and can be used as a tool for virtual wardrobe management, online shopping, and personalized styling.
SPECTRUM OF GERMLINE CANCER SUSCEPTIBILITY GENE MUTATIONS IN BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER PATIENTS IN THE BLACK SEA REGION OF TURKEY: SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE
Authors: Çitli Şenol , Dağcıoğlu Yelda , Aydın Esra , Kurtçu Kemal
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Breast cancer consists huge amount of the cancerrelated
death in population. Ovarian cancer is the second most
frequent seen type of gynecological cancer and has the highest
mortality among gynecological cancers since most cases are
detected late. The current study intended to determine the prevalence
of oncogene mutations, especially BRCA1 and BRCA2, in high-risk
patients diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer in the Black Sea
region of our country.
Material and method: Between August 2017 and January 2022, a
total of 223 individuals who applied to our center and met the genetic
test criteria were included in the study. Next-generation sequencing
(NGS) was used to detect germ-line deleterious variants in genes
included in the oncogenetic panel of patients (34 genes).
Results: Among the 223 patients analyzed within the scope of the
study, 195 had breast cancer, and 28 had ovarian cancer, resulting
in the detection of 15 different pathogenic variants of BRCA1 (%4,9)
and BRCA2 (%6,7) genes in 26 (11.6%) patients. In the analysis of
32 oncogenes other than BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, 26 different
pathogenic (P) or likely pathogenic (LP) variants were detected in
a total of 35 patients (15.7%). Based on the analysis of 223 breast/
ovarian cancer patients together, 41 different pathogenic (P) or
likely pathogenic (LP) variants were found in 61 patients (27.3%).
Furthermore, 65 different VUSs (Variant of Uncertain Significance)
were detected in 73 patients (32.7%).
Conclusion: This is the first study to be conducted in our region in a
single center located in the Black Sea region. The study was conducted
in a single center within the Black Sea region and, to our knowledge,
provides the first data in this region in terms of cancer genes other
than BRCAs. To appreciate of the genetic susceptibility spectrum
of hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer better, it is imperative to
clarify the risks associated with genes other than BRCAs, which carry
a high risk for other breast and ovarian cancers, as well as BRCA1 and
BRCA2. Therefore, patients in the risk group must undergo multigene
panel testing in addition to routine BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing.
We detected two novel variants in the BRCA2 gene and five novel
variants other than BRCA oncogenes. Furthermore, the results of this
study contributed to the development of our country's specific variant
pool.
HEALTH LITERACY LEVEL OF A PROVINCE AND FACTORS AFFECTING IT
Authors: Timur Ahmet , Metin Salih
Published: March 2023

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the level of health
literacy and related factors in Bursa.
Methods: It was determined by the simple random random sampling
method from the population of the Family Physicians in Bursa and the
17 districts of Bursa were weighted according to their populations, and
the districts where less than 50 questionnaires would be applied were
excluded from the scope of the study. In June-July 2018, 2200 people
were surveyed, 188 surveys were excluded from the research due to
inadequacies in the data and a total of 2012 surveys were evaluated.
Results: As a result of the logistic regression analysis of the factors
age, education, health status, income level and reading habits were
found to be associated with having sufficient health literacy level.
Accordingly, adequate level of health literacy; in individuals aged 15-
44, 1.25 times compared to individuals aged 45 and over, 1.36 times
more than those with a high school or higher education, secondary
school and below, 1.81 times more than those with good health and
poor health, it was observed that it was 1.32 times higher in those
with a good income level than those with a low income level and 1.45
times more in those with a habit of reading books than in those without
a habit of reading.
Conclusion: In our health literacy study conducted in Bursa province,
we showed the relationship between age, education status, income
level, education level, reading habits and health literacy. Health
literacy; a concept that has been put forward for the last twenty years
for health service delivery, is known to be effective in a wide process
ranging from cost-effective patient-physician satisfaction, where it can
change the results of health service expectations. In order to protect
the society without the need for rehabilitation without getting sick for
a total welfare, screening and education activities should increasingly
continue
DEPRESSION AND HYPOTHYROIDISM IN ANIMAL MODELS
Authors: Değirmenci Merve Deniz , Çalışkan Hasan
Published: March 2023

Hypothyroidism is one of the common diseases worldwide that occurs
when the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone
for the body's metabolic needs. Thyroid hormones play a critical role
in the metabolic activity of the brain, and hypothyroidism has important
effects on neuropsychiatric function. The incidence of depressive
syndrome is higher in patients with hypothyroidism. However, the
mechanism of depression and other psychiatric disorders caused
by hypothyroidism is stil unclear. The symptomatic manifestations of
depression are diverse and it is possible to model many of them in
experimental animal models. Studies have shown that hypothyroid
animals are more likely to develop depression like behaviors when
compared to euthyroid controls. In these studies, a much longer
immobility time was observed in the forced swim test in hypothyroid
rats. It has been suggested that neurotransmitter systems in the brain,
especially serotonin, are involved in the mechanism of the relationship
between thyroid hormones and depressive symptoms. Since the
prevalence of hypothyroidism and depression is high in clinical
practice, depressive symptoms should be considered in patients with
thyroid dysfunction. The aim of this review is to examine depression
like behaviors in rodents with experimental hypothyroidism using the
forced swim test.
Como uma organização não-governamental pode contribuir para as boas práticas em saúde com a população LGBTI+?
Authors: Medeiros Manoela Coimbra de
Published: March 2023

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Attitude of General Population Towards People with Physical Disability
Authors: Hisam Aliya , Mashhadi Syed Fawad , Fatima Zainab , Chohan Remesha , Malhi Orooba , Abdullah Muhammad , Asif Muttahar , Abbasi Abdullah
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To find out the attitude of the general population towards disabled individuals.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study design.

Place and Duration of Study: Rawalpindi/Islamabad, from Nov 2021 to Apr 2022.

Methodology: The attitude towards physical disability was assessed by including 2 separate standardised scales and was divided into 3 parts; i) the Demographics, ii) the ATDP scale, and iii) CDP scale. The data was collected through google forms because of the pandemic. The sample size was 166. The data analysis was performed on SPSS 25.0.

Result: Out of 166(100%) participants in the study, 137(82.5%) lived in urban areas and the mean age was 22 years. Out of which 38(22.9%) participants reported to have higher education. People from various professions participated in the research. The CDP scale showed 104(62.7%) participants had low contact, 45(27.5%) had no contact and 17(10.2%) had a high contact. The mean ATDP score was 72.12% showing a positive attitude overall. The attitude was not significantly associated with contact (p-0.405), education (p-0.342), gender (p-0.870), income (p-0.605), and presence of doctor in the family (p-0.893).

Conclusion: This research concluded that the attitude towards the disabled of the general population of twin cities was positive.Contact, presence of doctors within the family and demographic factors; income, education, and gender had no association in determining the attitude of the general population towards the disabled. Thus, inferring that our education and doctors are not making enough of a difference and moral education should be further stressed upon.
Effect of Weather on Stress Fracture in Runners
Authors: Hashmi Muhammad Tahsin , Rehman Muhammad Hafeez Ur , Taqi Irum , Khatoon Atia
Published: March 2023

Objective: To compare the effect of cold and warm weather on stress fractures in long-distance runners and athletes.

Study Design: Prospective longitudinal Study.

Place and Duration of Study: Combine Military Hospital, Abbottabad Pakistan, from Nov 2013 to Apr 2017.

Methodology: Male athletes joining training in various institutions in November 2013 (Winter-Group) and May 2014 (SummerGroup) were included in the study and followed during two years of training and one year after training. All participants presenting with stress fracture (SF) symptoms were diagnosed by radiography. MRI or bone scan was done in symptomatic cases with negative radiographs. Most of the SFs were managed conservatively. Patients with complete fractures of long bones were fixedsurgically.

Results: Out of 506 male participants of Winter-Group (WG) and 474 participants of Summer-Group (SG), 57 and 29 were diagnosed to have a stress fracture (p=0.005). There was no significant age difference between the two groups. Among the study subjects, 50.0% were from Punjab, and 26.7% were from KPK. In both groups, most of the SFs were found in the tibia. The stress fractures were more during the initial 16 weeks of training. Most fractures were treated conservatively, and only two cases from each group were operated on. All cases recovered fully after an average period of 11 weeks. Ten runners of Winter-Group had prolonged healing time.Conclusion: Modification in training guidelines may reduce weather-related stress injuries in winter.Keywords: Runners, Stress fractures, Tibia, Weather.
Efficacy of Five Days Nitrofurantoin Therapy versus Fosfomycin Stat Dose in Clinical Resolution of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Tahir Hasham Bin , Azam Khan Malik Nadeem , Khan Raheel , Tariq Rabia , Ahmed Bilal , Khan Hafiz Waleed
Published: March 2023

Objective: To compare the efficacy of 5-days Nitrofurantoin therapy versus Fosfomycin stat dose in clinical resolution of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in females of reproductive age group.

Study Design: Comparative prospective study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Apr 2019 to Mar 2020.

Methodology: A total of 498 females of reproductive age (18 years to 40 years) with lower urinary tract infection symptoms(increased urinary hesitancy, frequent micturition, tenderness at suprapubic region) and positive urine dipstick test for nitrates/leukocyte esterase test were incorporated in the study. Patients were randomly assigned to Group-A and Group-B,comprising 249 patients. Group-A was given tablet Nitrofurantoin 100mg every six hourly. Group-B was given Fosfomycin 3gstat dose. Patients were advised to follow up on days 14 and 28 of treatment to observe the clinical resolution of urinary tractinfection symptoms and bacteriologic response.

Results: Clinical resolution of urinary tract infection on the 28th day of treatment was attained in 172(69.1%) patients of the Nitrofurantoin-Group versus 140(56.2%) patients receiving Fosfomycin (p-value 0.003). Baseline urine cultures were positive in 286(57.4%) patients. Microbiologic resolution was achieved in 109 of 140(77.9%) and 100 of 146(68.4%) (p- value=0.026).

Conclusion: Among the females of reproductive age, five days of Nitrofurantoin therapy is superior to stat dose Fosfomycin in the clinical and microbiologic resolution of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Electrolyte Imbalance Pattern in Hospitalized Unconscious Patients
Authors: Naveed Muhammad , Azam Khan Malik Nadeem , Shah Syed Umer , Hussain Altaf , Khan Muhammad Shahid , Hussain Muhammad Zahid
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the pattern of electrolyte imbalance and associated etiological factors among the unconscious patients hospitalized at Pak Emirates Military Hospital.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan from Sep 2019 to Feb 2020

Methodology: A total of 240 cases were included in this study in liaison with other departments where the admitted patients became unconscious. Patients with a Glasgow coma scale score <10 were included in the study. Serum electrolytes, including Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Chloride, were measured in the study participants.

Results: Mean age of study participants was 49.10±7.55 years. One hundred and sixty-two (67.5%) patients were from Medicine -Allied Wards while 78(32.5%) patients were from Surgical-Allied Wards. Thirty-eight patients were from the Critical Care Unit. Mean serum sodium was 139.10±11.52 meq/L, while potassium was 4.60±1.06 meq/L. Mean chloride was 809.4±53.55 meq/L, and Magnesium was 1.40±1.05) meq/L. Our analysis revealed that advanced age, underlying medical illness and duration of hospitalization were strongly linked with electrolyte imbalance among the unconscious patients.

Conclusion: Electrolyte imbalance emerged as a common finding in the unconscious patients hospitalized in our tertiary care unit. Patients with advancing age, medical illnesses and long hospitalization should be screened for electrolyte wasting a priority to prevent them from going unconscious.
Significance of Hematological Parameters in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Relationship with Disease Complications
Authors: Rana Faraz Ali , Robert Helen Mary , Ilyas Madiha , Mahmood Asad , Amir Muhammad , Khan Nabeela
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the association of haematological parameters with disease complications in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Hematology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi Pakistan from Feb to Aug 2019.

Methodology: In this study, 200 Patients were selected and divided into four groups, 1) Anaemia without Diabetes 2) Diabetes with Anaemia 3) Diabetes without Anaemia 4) Healthy Control Group. All the patients were assessed because of their clinical history and laboratory evidence. The patients' clinical details, type of anaemia, laboratory investigations and complications related to diabetes were recorded on a specially designed proforma.

Results: Diabetes-related complications were highest in diabetes with anaemia Group. It was recorded that diabetes with anaemia Group, 36 patients (50.0%) had microvascular complications and 32 patients (47.8%) had macrovascular complications. In the healthy control group, 8 patients (11.1%) had microvascular complications, and nine patients (13.4 %) had macrovascular complications.

Conclusion: Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus should be evaluated and treated for anaemia routinely to prevent complications
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT AFTER CHILDHOOD ARTERIAL ISCHEMIC STROKE
Authors: Akhtar Muhammad , Khalily Muhammad Athar , Ghani Natasha , Sultan Tipu
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Objective: Investigate the potential predictors’ dysarthria and dyspraxia of speech and language impairment after childhood stroke.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and duration of study: Study was conducted in the department of Paediatric Neurology, The Children’s Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Lahore for about one year i.e. from 31st August 2019 to 31st August 2020.

Methodology: Seventy children of radiological diagnosed arterial ischemic stroke were selected for study. Prevalence of dyspraxia and dysarthria and language impairment was measured within 2 weeks of stroke. Side of stroke (right, left or both) were assessed and proportion of language impairment, dysarthria, dyspraxia was measured in this study. SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis and determination of variables. P values of ≤0.05 were considered as significant.

Results: Seventy patients were included in this study. The mean age of the patients was 8.11±1.26 years. Stroke effects on left side was noted in 27 (38.6%) cases, stroke effects on right side was noted in 33 (47.1%) cases, while in 13 (18.6%) cases both Hemispheres were involved, dysarthria was present in 50 (71.4%) cases, language impairment was observed in 45 (64.3%) cases and verbal dyspraxia was noted in 12 (17.1%) cases.

Conclusion: Long term cognitive, motor and neurological outcomes are the results of arterial ischemic stroke. Dysarthria, language impairment and dysparaxia are the main affects of stroke that dependant on size and place lesion. Rehabilitation cannot be predicted after childhood stroke.

Keywords: Apraxia; Brain injury; Child; Dysarthria; Language; Stroke; Speech.
Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Authors: Ali Fatima , Mirza Ifran Ali , Waseem Hafsa , Zafar Humaira
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the sensitivity of Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CARP) with the panel of antibiotics according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2020 guidelines.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Duration and Place of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi from Pakistan, Apr to Sep 2020.

Methodology: All samples received at the Microbiology Department during the study period were included. Various samples such as blood, pus, sputum, Endobronchial washing (EBW), non-directed bronchial lavage (NBL), tissue and urine were processed in the laboratory. Samples were inoculated on appropriate culture media, and bacteria were identified according to their colony morphology, Gram staining characteristics and biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion technique according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2020 guidelines. However, for susceptibility to Colistin, the agar dilution method was performed.

Results: In our study, fifty-five Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated. Out of these fifty-five isolates,thirteen (23.6%) were sensitive to Tazocin, seven (12.7%) were sensitive to Ceftazidime, fourteen (25.4%) were sensitive to Gentamicin, 7(12.7%) were sensitive to Cefepime, (12.7%) to Aztreonam, 10(18.2%) were sensitive to Amikacin, 7(12.7%) to Ciprofloxacin, 6(11%) to Levofloxacin and forty-two (76.4%) were sensitive to Colistin.

Conclusion: The susceptibility of Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa to all the antibiotics tested in this study was low. Isolates displayed the highest susceptibility to Colistin.Keywords: Antibiotic susceptibility profile, Carbapenems, Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), Disk diffusion technique.