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Les « machines à remonter les bateaux » en France au xviie siècle
Authors: Ruellet Aurélien
Published: July 2022

En France, au cours du xviie siècle, plusieurs entrepreneurs ont obtenu du roi des privilèges pour exploiter des soi-disant inventions mécanisant le halage des bateaux. Si ces tentatives sont toutes des échecs, elles manifestent une indiscutable professionnalisation de l’entreprise technique. Nous étudions ici le cadre institutionnel et social au sein duquel se déploient ces entreprises, associant « hommes à projet » et investisseurs et protecteurs liés à l’administration monarchique et témoignant de l’intérêt croissant des élites pour la technique.
AIFMS Autonomous Intelligent Fall Monitoring System for the Elderly Persons
Authors: Ramanujam Elangovan , Perumal Thinagaran
Published: July 2022

Falls are the major cause of injuries and death of elders who live alone at home. Various research works have provided the best solution to the fall detection approach during day vision. However, fall occurs more at the night due to many factors such as low or zero lighting conditions, intake of medication/ drugs, frequent urination due to nocturia disease, and slippery restroom. Based on the required factors, an autonomous monitoring system based on night condition has been proposed through retro-reflective stickers pasted on their upper cloth and infrared cameras installed in the living environment of elders. The developed system uses features such as changes in orientation angle and distance between the retro-reflective stickers to identify the human shape and its characteristics for fall identification. Experimental analysis has also been performed on various events of fall and non-fall activities during the night exclusively in the living environment of the elder, and the system achieves an accuracy of 96.2% and fall detection rate of 92.9%.
Brain Activity and Aggressive Behavior of Online Gamers
Authors: Ke Guek-Nee , Tan Regina Wei Wen , Palmer Sam
Published: July 2022

Research has shown mixed results in studies of online gaming and its effects, including aggression. The purpose of the current study is to examine the effects of a violent and non-violent game on aggression levels and brain activity. Forty-seven participants completed online questionnaires during pre- and post-gaming. During gaming, participants were randomly assigned to play either an action survival game or puzzle game. A mobile electroencephalography (EEG) recording device was used to record brain activity. Questionnaire results show significant positive correlations between problematic online gaming and aggression. The sub-dimensions of immersion, overuse and physical aggression showed a tendency to increase in the violent condition, while social isolation decreased in the non-violent condition. EEG data revealed some distinctions between the conditions. Frontal asymmetry analyses showed withdrawal-related activation throughout the experiment. Findings obtained suggest a behavioral and neurological distinction in playing different types of games.
Does Gratification Value Influence the Usage Intention of Facebook?
Authors: Hossain Md. Alamgir , Amin Ruhul , Jahan Nusrat
Published: July 2022

The study explores the dimensions of gratification value and its effects on user satisfaction and continued usage intentions, along with the influence of social pressure and habits in a Facebook context. We collected 253 survey data and analyzed by structural equation modeling. Our study shows that functional, hedonic, social presence, social interaction and media appeal are the prime dimensions of gratification value, which have a significant positive impact on user satisfaction and continued usage intentions, with social pressure as well. Satisfaction has a direct influence on continued usage intentions and habit, and plays an important mediating role in the model. This study will contribute to the knowledge of social media research and practitioners should focus these insights to increase user satisfaction and continued usage intentions of social media.
The Macroeconomic Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Chivu Stefania Ileana
Published: July 2022

The general purpose of this scientific paper (Paper) is to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization on the macroeconomics of the EU member states (including Romania). To reach the general objective, 6 specific objectives were selected: the analysis of the birth and evolution of the concept of AI; identification and analysis of various forms of artificial intelligence, of its possible impact on the aggregate economy, based on the findings of the scientific writings; identification of the relevant sources of statistic data and information enabling us to undertake an inter-state comparative study regarding AI and digitalization; analysis of the intensity and sense of the correlation between various indicators expressing the use of AI systems and digitalization, in the EU; analysis of the interdependence between the average GDP per capita and labor productivity on the one hand, and the AI and digitalization levels, on the other; analysis of the interdependence between the share of IT professionals in total employment and the levels of AI and digitalization.
Scale Efficiency of External Factors to Productivity of Smallholder Palm Oil Agriculture
Authors: Herdiansyah Herdis , Januari Arty Dwi , Negoro Habibullah Adi
Published: July 2022

This study aims to evaluate palm oil productivity by the smallholders in Indonesia, which offered by particular external factors condition. This article consists of 400 smallholders from 5 different districts as respondents. Evaluation of the survey data was undertaken using inferential statistics, one-way and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression methods. An increase of 1 USD income per day would translate to an increase of 2 kg of output. Local government support is more critical than the central government since it can boost up to 100 kg of output. Corporate support and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil certification help boosting the harvest up to 80 kg of output. The current farming association shows a sign of inefficiency. The plantation lifespan has a positive impact on output productivity, which will be achieved when the plantation lifespan has productive periods. That indicates that external factors affect the smallholder's productivity in its way.
Strategies for participant retention in long term clinical trials
Authors: Poongothai Subramani , Anjana Ranjit Mohan , Aarthy Ramasamy , Unnikrishnan Ranjit , Venkat Narayan K. M. , Ali Mohammed K. , Karkuzhali Kulasegaran , Mohan Viswanathan
Published: July 2022

A clinical trial is the most foolproof method to evaluate the efficacy of a new intervention. Successful completion of clinical trials depends on the retention of the participants enrolled. Poor participant retention can lead to significant time and cost burden and have potentially adverse biases on the results. A high retention rate of participants is an important criterion for the validity and credibility of randomized controlled clinical trials. Many long-term trials fail due to low retention of study participants. Efforts at participant retention should start even before the first participant is recruited into the study. Retention is not only the responsibility of the investigators but also all other stakeholders in a clinical trial. In recent years, retention materials, participant camps, and introduction of national study coordinators have helped in improving retention. Quality of the relationship developed between the research staff and the study participant is a key factor for success of any trial. In our experience, in the context of resource-challenged low- and middle-income countries, we have found that it is possible to achieve high retention rates, 95%–100%. The rapport built between the investigating team and the participant plays a vital role in retention. In addition, personalized care, including listening to the participant's problems and enabling to contact investigators or study team at any time of the day, has shown benefits in retention.
Intramuscular cavernous hemangioma of brachioradialis muscle
Authors: Pathre Abhishek , Bajpai Malay , Singh Swati , Garg Prem Kumar , Mayurika SubodhKumar Tyagi
Published: July 2022

Soft-tissue hemangiomas are a common neoplasm of the angiomatous lesion origin that appear chiefly during childhood and is responsible for approximately 7% of the benign tumors. They are the most common angiomatous lesions that primarily affect women more than men. Intramuscular cavernous hemangiomas are rare in the limbs (0.8% of all hemangiomas), and <20% are mainly found in the head-and-neck region. In general, it is more common in young adults who have suffered from any kind of trauma. The frequency of hemangiomas is higher in the masseter muscle, whereas in very few cases, it is also observed in the buccinator muscle. An 18-year-old male presented at the tertiary care hospital with swelling in the right elbow measuring 1 cm × 1 cm. The swelling seemed to be arising from the right brachioradialis muscle. A benign cyst above the muscle plane was determined on the ultrasound examination. Furthermore, the excision biopsy sample collected for the histopathological examination showed irregularly dilated blood vessels lined with walls of varying thickness within the muscular plane. Based on the microscopic findings, the diagnosis of intramuscular cavernous hemangioma was made. The intramuscular cavernous hemangioma is a rare entity that makes it difficult to diagnose even with radiological investigations.
A study to assess the effectiveness of diversional activities on violent behaviors among school children in selected government schools at Ghaziabad (UP)
Authors: Gandhi Manjulavathi , Rai Pushpa , Rajput Manju
Published: July 2022

Background:

This was a pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of diversional activities on violent behaviors among school children in selected government schools at Ghaziabad, UP.

Aims & Objectives:

The objectives of the study were to (i) assess the level of violent behaviors among school children before the diversional activities, (ii) to assess the effectiveness of diversional activities among school children on violent behaviors, and (iii) to find out the association between the levels of violent behavior among school children with selected demographic variables.

Materials and Methods:

A quantitative research approach containing a standardized tool including child behavior checklist was used to assess the violent behaviors among school children. The study was conducted at Guldharand, Raispur Primary School, Ghaziabad, UP, in February 2019. The students who met the study inclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling technique.

Results:

The data gathered were analyzed and interpreted using both descriptive and inferential statistics.

Conclusion:

The study showed that the diversional activities help in the reduction of violent behaviors among school children and there was no association between level of violent behavior and selected demographic variables.
Positivity of typhidot test in COVID cases
Authors: Saxena Prachi , Ghosh Sirsendu , Mahendran C. S. , Sharma Manish , Chandra Eshutosh , Das Pooja , Raj Shivam , Sivaji Sarath
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

Typhidot has been known to cross-react with a variety of viral illnesses. There has been some communication throwing light on the possible false-positive results in COVID cases, but overall there is a dearth of studies directly investigating the association. This is a small-sized observational cohort study to detect and analyze the association between these two conditions.

Materials and Methods:

During a period of 1 month, starting from April 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021, all patients admitted with a Reverse Transcriptase- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)- positive report for SARS-CoV-2 to a nursing home in Ghaziabad were prescribed typhidot immunoglobulin M (IgM) test. Other parameters such as the radiological computed tomography score, hemoglobin levels, total leukocyte counts, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase enzyme levels, and the cycle threshold values of the RT-PCR test were recorded. The data thus collected were entered into a structured electronic data collection system and analyzed.

Results:

Thirty-seven percent of patients who were admitted with a diagnosis of RT-PCR-positive mild-to-moderate COVID pneumonia were also positive for typhoid IgM antibody. The distribution of this positive typhidot test was equal among both genders and was not found to be significantly associated with any of the other test variables.

Conclusion:

Our study reveals the anamnestic response of typhoid IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. A positive typhidot test should not mislead or delay the diagnosis of any other viral respiratory illness.
Assessment of The Influence of Temperature on Brain DNA Quality for Forensic Studies Using RAPD Marker
Authors: Minari J.B , Bassey N.E.
Published: July 2022

Forensic samples may need to be preserved for an extended period, therefore determining an optimal temperature that allows for quality DNA to be obtained when required is essential. This study seeks to ascertain the influence of temperature and postmortem time on the quality of brain DNA for forensic studies. Seven (7) albino Sprague-Dawley mice weighing between 20 – 30 grams were used for this study. One (1) mouse which served as the control was sacrificed and the brain tissue harvested for DNA extraction immediately. The remaining six (6) were divided into two groups, where one group's harvested brain tissues were stored at room temperature of 24°C and the other group's harvested brain tissues were preserved by freezing at -18°C. DNA was extracted from the brain tissues of one mouse each from the two groups after they had been stored at the different temperatures for 24, 48 and 72 hours. DNA extraction was done using DNA extraction kit from APS Life Tech West Africa Limited and PCR was carried out on each of the DNA extracts using RAPD-OPC-04 primer. DNA concentration and # extracted DNA was determined by spectrophotometry analysis, and the gel electrophoresis was also done to determine the DNA band quality. The results the best nuclear DNA quality is obtained from freshly harvested brain tissues, the quality of nuclear DNA from brain tissue is better preserved by freezing the brain tissue for long periods than at room temperature.
Antimicrobial potentials of Lantana camara montevidensis leaf extract on wounds infected with Candida isolates
Authors: Nyambi Edim, Sunday , Mark Ogba, Ofonime , Stanley Anyawu, , Glory Philemon Bebia,
Published: July 2022

The use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes is a secular tradition in different cultures. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance among microorganisms calls for alternative sources. Plants having antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant fungi may be considered good assets. In this study, we investigated the effect of different concentrations of Lantana camara leaf extract against Candida isolates from infected wounds in vitro and in vivo using animal models. Aqueous and methanol extraction was done using Soxhlet apparatus. Candida albicans isolates associated with wound infections were used for the study. Antifungal susceptibility testing was done using the E-Test strips. Male Wistar rats were used for the study. The rats were anesthetized before incision wounds were made. The rats were treated with 100mg/mL, 50mg/mL and 25mg/mL concentration of extract topically. The skin tissues of the sacrificed rats were obtained for histological examination using Haematoxylin and eosin technique. The susceptibility rate of the Candida isolates ranged from (0.0% - 40.0%). Rats treated with 100mg/mL methanol extract had best mean wound contractions of 70.3±0.58 with damaged tissue repair. Methanol extract of Lantana camara leaf had antimicrobial activity and topical healing effect on Candida infected wounds. It could be used as an alternative for Candida wound management.
Necrotic and Inflammatory Changes on Acute Studies of Siam Leaf (Chromolaena Odorata) Alcoholic Extract on Lead Induced Toxicity of Cardio-Pulmonary Morphology of Adult Albino Wistar Rats.
Authors: Ilegbedion I.G. , Beredugo S. , Aturaka O.S. , Tabowei W.T.
Published: July 2022

Human exposure to lead and its compounds occurs mostly in lead related occupations with various sources like leaded gasoline, industrial processes such as smelting of lead and its combustion, pottery, boat building, lead- based painting, lead containing pipes, battery recycling, grids, arm industry, pigments, printing of books, etc. Though its widespread use has discontinued in many countries of the world, it is still used in many industries like car repair, battery manufacturing and recycling, refining, smelting, etc. Lead is a highly poisonous metal affecting almost every organ in the body. Of all the organs, the nervous system is the mostly affected target in lead toxicity, both in children and adults. The toxicity in children is however of a greater impact than in adults. This is because their tissues, internal as well as external, are softer than in adults. Long-term exposure of adults can result in decreased performance in some tests of cognitive performance that measure functions of the nervous Cardio-pulmonary system.  Cardio-pulmonary effects of alcoholic leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata, a plant commonly used for traditional medications, was evaluated using male Wistar albino rats. Acute and sub chronic toxicity was evaluated after 14 days of exposure. The LD50 was 2154mg/kg. Alcoholic leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata used in traditional and were not treated with any of the extracts. Group B were administered Lead intraperitoneally. Groups C were fed and administered intraperitoneally with Lead and treated with 800mg/Kg body weight of alcoholic extract respectively. Group D were also fed with food, water, dose of Lead and alcoholic Extract of C. Odorata with 400mg/kg body weight and Group E were given food, water and a high dose of the alcoholic Extract which was 800mg/kg body weight respectively. Both doses of extracts were administered daily to the rats using oro-gastric tube in line with body weights. The duration of this study was (21) twenty-one days after which the rats were sacrificed under sedation with chloroform. Organs were collected, fixed in 10% formal saline, processed, sectioned and stained using Haematoxylin and Eosin staining procedure at the Histopathology laboratory of Niger Delta Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), microscopically examined at X10 and X40 magnifications for histopathological diagnosis. Results showed degenerative changes in the heart and lungs of some of the experimental adult albino wistar rats.
Viral Transport Medium produced for Covid-19 swab samples collection in Nigeria
Authors: Muhibi M.A. , Hassan A.O. , Moemeke O. , Adebayo T.O. , Oyetunji T.G. , Moshood W.K. , Abiodun O.
Published: July 2022

Accuracy in viral diagnosis depends both on the technology employed for the Assay and the medium used for preservation during transportation to the laboratory. SARS CoV-2 virus causes coronal virus disease (COVID-19) and it spreads from an infected person's mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. Hence, swabs collected from nostril and throat are used for its definite diagnosis, by using molecular technique. The challenge to prepare in-country viral transport medium (VTM) to preserve samples collected for COVID-19 testing starred Nigeria Scientists at the face, when the imported VTMs were exhausted shortly after the pronounced global lock-down in the second quarter of 2020. As a way of responding to this challenge, VTM was produced and validated using amino acid substrates, fungizone, gentamycin and phosphate buffer saline. The products were subjected to sterility test using Chocolate agar and Sabouraud dextrose agar. The following bacteria viz: E. coli, Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Klebsiella sp, were also inoculated into the VTM vials and incubated for 34 consecutive days from which the wire-loop filled inoculums were sub-cultured on Chocolate agar and Sabouraud dextrose agar at 24 hours interval.  No growth was recorded in both situations. Two thousand five hundred vials of the VTM produced were tested in parallel in the NCDC accredited laboratories in Oyo, Lagos, Imo, Ekiti and Osun States; alongside the few imported VTMs in circulation and the performance was 100% the same. This interventional study clearly showed in comparison with imported brands of VTMs, the possibility of using cheap readily sourced materials in low-income setting for the production on in-house VTMs, giving engagement of skillful personnel for the purpose.
Variations in abundance, diversity, photo-physiology and estimated productivity of micro-phytoplankton with depth at the Saya de Malha Bank, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Soondur Mouneshwar , Ramah Sundy , Boojhawon Ravindra , Kaullysing Deepeeka , Bhagooli Ranjeet
Published: July 2022

The variations in micro-phytoplankton abundance, diversity, photo-physiology, chlorophyll a (Chla) concentration and estimated productivity were assessed at depth ranges of 0-4, 5-10, and 11-29 m with 100, 28 and 11% of irradiance, respectively, in Saya de Malha waters. The total micro-phytoplankton abundance (TMPA) differed significantly (P < 0.001) with depth ranges, and between day and night samples. Out of the 34 genera identified, 27 showed a decrease in abundance of over 40% with depth. Chaetoceros, Coscinodiscus, Navicula, Nitzschia and Ceratium were most dominant. The Shannon-Wiener (H’) diversity index did not differ among depth ranges and between samples collected during day and night, but diatoms were more diverse than dinoflagellates. The effective quantum yield (ΦPSII) and the light-use efficiency factor (α) tended to decrease, while the maximum relative electron transport rate (rETRmax), the photo-inhibitory factor (β) and the maximum non-photochemical quenching (NPQmax) varied insignificantly from morning to afternoon sampling points at all depth ranges studied. The estimated productivity, rETRmax and Chla concentration decreased with depth ranges. The higher diversity of diatoms, better photosynthetic performance in the morning hours and higher near-surface estimated productivity provide new insights into micro-phytoplankton dynamics and productivity in Saya de Malha waters.
Diversity and distribution of the shallow water (23-50 m) benthic habitats on the Saya de Malha Bank, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Ramah Sundy , Gendron Gilberte , Bhagooli Ranjeet , Soondur Mouneshwar , Souffre Andrew , Melanie Rodney , Coopen Priscilla , Caussy Luvna , Bissessur Dass , Bergstad Odd A.
Published: July 2022

The Saya de Malha Bank (SMB) is one of the largest and least studied marine banks on the Mascarene Plateau. This study aimed to examine the diversity and distribution of the main benthic habitats in the shallow waters of the SMB (23 to 50 m). The survey was carried out in May 2018 during the EAF-Nansen Indian Ocean Research Expedition using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) deployed at 15 stations. Four main benthic habitats were investigated and their relative abundance determined during the survey. The 143,110 m2 surveyed area revealed proportional benthic habitat cover of 43.6 ± 22.4, 24.5 ± 21.9, 21.2 ± 27.8, and 10.5 ± 12.6 % for seaweed, abiotic substrate, seagrasses and corals, respectively. The seaweed habitat (43.6 %) was mainly composed of Halimeda spp. It represented up to 77 % of the habitats observed at SS34 (4553 m2). Even though seaweeds are considered seasonal, their dominance at all stations creates an important habitat structure for many organisms. The seagrass habitat (21.2 %) was dominated by Thalassodendron ciliatum. This habitat covered up to 93 % of the area investigated at SS38 (5950 m2) and was found mainly on the eastern side of the bank. The live hard coral habitat (10.5 %) was the highest at SS36-2 (35% of 9819 m2) and was more homogenously spread within the shallow areas. The unstable and the stable bare bottom substrate habitat (24.7 %) characterized as abiotic habitat was mainly composed of bedrock, sand, and rubble. It dominated at SS42 where it constituted 72.5 % of the 5114 m2 investigated and was recorded at all stations. Further research is warranted to better understand the diversity and the distribution of benthic habitats within the shallow waters of the SMB, along with collection of targeted benthic organisms for identification at higher taxonomic levels, to better formulate conservation and management measures and strategies.
Marine mollusc (Mollusca: Gastropoda and Bivalvia) diversity of the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks, Mascarene Plateau
Authors: Ramah Sundy , Kaullysing Deepeeka , Bhagooli Ranjeet
Published: July 2022

Marine molluscs are among the largest assemblages of the animal kingdom and inhabit the marine environment from the intertidal zone to the deep sea. This study reports the diversity of marine molluscs (Gastropoda and Bivalvia) collected from sediments at 19 stations (SS) at the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks during the EAFNansen expedition in May 2018. Sampling was carried out using the five hydraulic Van Veen grabs mounted on a Video-Assisted Multi-Sampler (VAMS). The mollusc shells were morphologically identified using established procedures and published guides. Shannon-Wiener diversity (H’) and Pielou’s evenness (J) indices were used to assess the diversity of the molluscs at each station. A total of 56 genera of marine gastropods belonging to 34 families, and 40 genera of bivalves from 16 families were recorded. The SS8 station at the Saya de Malha Bank had the highest diversity at a depth of 79 m for Gastropoda and Bivalvia, while SS1 harbored the highest overall molluscan diversity. At the Nazareth Bank, highest gastropod diversity was recorded at SS44, while SS43 had the highest bivalve and overall molluscan diversity. This study provides new information on the molluscan diversity at the Saya de Malha and Nazareth Banks.
Landasan Antropologis Pedagogik Spiritual
Authors: Septa Prawira Goldy
Published: July 2022

Bicara pendidikan, tentu tidak luput dari pembicaraan tentang manusia. Manusia sebagai pelaku dalam pendidikan memegang peranan yang urgen dalam menentukan arah sebuah sistem maupun model pendidikan, termasuk pendidikan Islam. Pendidikan dapat dirumuskan sebagai upaya terprogram mengantisipasi perubahan sosial oleh pendidik dan membantu subyek didik dan satuan sosial berkembang ke tingkat yang lebih baik dengan cara/jalan yang juga baik. Antropologi berasal dari bahasa Inggris “anthropology”, berarti “ilmu tentang manusia”. Pada awalnya istilah ini dipergunakan dalam arti yang lain, yaitu “ilmu tentang ciri-ciri tubuh manusia” atau disebut sebagai “ilmu anatomi”). Dalam pendidikan Islam, konsep tentang manusia sering diistilahkan dengan al-insān, al-nās, al-basyār, serta bani adam yang masing-masing memiliki makna yang berbeda-beda satu sama lain. Kesemuanya merupakan istilah-istilah yang diambil dari al-Qur‟an. Kata insan digunakan al-Qur‟an untuk menunjuk kepada manusia dengan segala totalitasnya, jiwa, dan raga. Selain kata al-insan, al-Quran juga menyebut istilah al-nas yang memiliki makna berkaitan dengan interaksi kehidupan manusia yang bersifat kolektif, seperti kepemimpinan, perubahan sosial, dan perubahan alam, al-basyar yang menunjukkan pada gambaran manusia secara materi yang dapat dilihat seperti makan, minum, berjalan, dan berusaha untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya. sedangkan bani adam yang menunjukkan manusia dari sudut keturunannya, yaitu manusia keturunan dari Nabi Adam a.s. Berkaitan dengan pendidik dan peserta didik, tentu tidak bisa dilepaskan dari pembicaran tentang manusia, lebih khusus lagi tentang fitrah manusia. Pendidik dan peserta didik merupakan dua unsur dalam pendidikan yang diperankan oleh manusia. Dalam hal ini keduanya merupakan unsur yang paling sering mengadakan interaksi baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Pendidik dan peserta didik dalam hal ini selalu terlibat dalam aktivitas kebudayaan khususnya budaya pendidikan. Dalam pendidikan Islam, pendidik adalah orang yang bertanggung jawab terhadap perkembangan peserta didik dengan upaya mengembangkan seluruh potensi peserta didik, baik potensi afekti (rasa), kognitif (cipta), maupun psikomotorik (karsa).
Registo e monitorização das exposições médicas a radiação ionizante: O caso da Unidade Local do Baixo Alentejo
Authors: Anastácio João Paulo , Almeida Rui , Ribeiro Luís
Published: July 2022

Introdução: A imagiologia evolui e opera em ambientes complexos. Deve ter como objetivo analisar, manter e melhorar os níveis de segurança e qualidade. O desenvolvimento tecnológico que a Unidade Local de Saúde do Baixo Alentejo (ULSBA) vive, implica a verificação continua dos procedimentos implementados no serviço de radiologia e a sua conformidade com a lei, numa perspetiva de instalação futura de um programa de registo e monitorização de doses.  

Materiais e Métodos: Estudo exploratório, descritivo e transversal. Foi utilizado um questionário construído com base nos pressupostos da Auditoria Regulatória e de Auditoria Clínica da Sociedade Europeia de Radiologia. A amostra do estudo foi constituída pelos Técnicos Radiologia que exercem funções na ULSBA.

Resultados: Foram enviados 26 questionários (taxa de resposta 77%). Os dados recolhidos foram objeto de análise de estatística descritiva. A análise global revelou um baixo nível de cumprimento da legislação em vigor. Em termos médios, as variáveis "Estrutura", "Processo" e "Resultados" cumpriam apenas em 20%, 10% e 8%, respetivamente. Verificou-se a inexistência de procedimentos e protocolos escritos. A maior parte dos equipamentos regista e envia relatório de dose, e os profissionais têm formação de base que lhes permite estar atentos a esta realidade. Os relatórios de dose estão armazenados no arquivo digital, mas a sua comunicação aos utentes é inexistente.

Conclusão: A instalação de um software que monitorize as doses arquivadas no PACS poderá facilitar a implementação de um programa de registo e monitorização de dose que cumpra a legislação.
Encuentro de culturas
Authors: Annoni Lorena Mazullo
Published: July 2022

En el presente artículo de reflexión se comparten, principios teóricos abordados en el curso “taller de práctica docente”. En el marco del taller, el equipo de trabajo propone estructurar un proyecto experiencial de encuentro e interacción entre comunidades de aprendizaje.Se describen las vivencias de la intervención educativa en el liceo N°1 José Enrique Rodó, en un grupo de cuarto año del turno vespertino. La tarea nos posiciona como profesionales reflexivos y críticos,permitiéndonos profundizar la experiencia de encuentro multicultural,con lecturas y análisis de lo acontecido. El proyecto: “Encuentro de culturas”, fue inspirado en la composición cada vez más diversa de nuestra sociedad y en el rol más comprensivo y responsable de la institución educativa, se desarrolla como punto de partida para futuras intervenciones y estudios en relación a la población migrante y a la educación.
Analysis of Zakat Fitrah Pattern Distribution in Pageraji Village Cilongok District Banyumas Regency in 2020
Authors: Mu'awanah Siti , Akhmadi Slamet
Published: July 2022

This study discusses the Analysis of Patterns of Distribution of Zakat Fitrah in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency in 2020. This research was conducted because the distribution of zakat fitrah in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency is still given to those who are not entitled to receive it. Therefore, the author wants to examine how to analyze the pattern of distribution of zakat fitrah in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency. The formulation of the problem is a) How are the efforts made by the people of Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency in the implementation of zakat fitrah? b) How is the analysis of the distribution pattern of zakat fitrah in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency in 2020? This study aims to a) To explain the causes of zakat fitrah must be managed properly. b) To analyze the distribution pattern of zakat fitrah in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency in 2020.

This study uses qualitative research with field research, where the author goes directly to the community, both muzakki, amil, and mustahik in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency. The approach used is a case study approach. Then check the validity of the data using the triangulation method.

The results of the study indicate that the implementation of zakat fitrah collection in Pageraji Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency in 2020 is divided into 4 ways, namely through mosques, through Koran teachers, through RT and distributed directly to relatives, relatives, relatives or neighbors. Zakat fitrah collected is distributed or distributed to people who are entitled to receive or group 8 asnaf using consumptive patterns or temporary assistance. This is also done by muzakki who distribute their zakat fitrah directly to mustahik. However, in the implementation of the distribution of zakat fitrah, there are still mustahik who are not entitled to receive it, namely rich widows or widowers.
Business Development Service Through Lazis Partnership With Universities in Mentoring MSMEs in Purbalingga Regency
Authors: Jelis Septiana Nanda , Kusumastuti Dani
Published: July 2022

Indonesia is a country where most of yhe population is Muslim, where the potential for zakat funds is quite large so that it can be used as an alternative in minimizing existing poverty. With the obligtion of zakat, if can be used as a bridge to even out commonuty‟s economy, so that the gap between the rich and the poor will be reduced. We can pay zakat institutions, one of which is LAZIS Muhammadiyah, Purbalingga Regency. This institution itself was founded in 2002. During the course of the establishment of LAZIS Muhammadiyah, not only consumptive zakat funds were distributed to 8 groups of zakat recipients. However LAZISMU, Purbalingga also distributes and utiliez produvtive zakat for MSMEs who are joined with them form f Business Development Service through mentoring programs. Thus, this study aims to find out in more detail related to an assistance which will later be described in the formulation og the problem that the author has determined. The type of research in this research is field research. This research was conducted at LAZISMU, Purbalingga Regency with a descriptive-qualitative approach. Which descriptive it self describing and explaining the Business Development Service Through LAZIS Partenrship with Higher Education in Assisting MSMEs in Purbalingga Regency, this research was taken with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The speakers are from the LAZIS, universitas, counterparts, and MSME actors. The results of research in the field related to Business Development Service through LAZIS Partenrship with Universities in Monitoring MSMEs in Purblingga Regency are as follows : (1)The effectiveness of the implementation of the Business Development Service. (2) Evaluation of the Business Development Service.
Peranan Orang Tua Dalam Mendukung Pembelajaran Daring Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nurul Huda Ragunan (Studi Kasus Pada Orang Tua Murid Yang Bekerja Sebagai Pengemudi Ojek Online)
Authors: Khofipah Nurul , Pramanti Adilita , Fitriana Devi
Published: July 2022

Pendidikan anak sejatinya adalah tanggung jawab mutlak orang tua, kegiatan PBM yang dilaksanakan secara daring memaksa orang tua untuk terlibat langsung dalam kegiatan belajar anak-anaknya, banyak pengalaman yang mereka rasakan ketika harus mendampingi. Dimana para orang tua murid yang bekerja sebagai pengemudi ojek online membutuhkan sarana prasarana yang memadai untuk mendampingi anak dalam pembelajaran jarak jauh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini sebagaimana para orang tua mendukung proses pendidikan anak dan mendampingi anak belajar selama pembelajaran daring. Melalui metode pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif data data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui wawancara terhadap narasumber guru dan kepala sekolah MI Nurul Huda. Data tersebut lalu dipadukan dengan data dari dokumen serta literatur lainnya yang terkait. Hasil dari keseleruhan ini keterlibatan orang tua sangat dibutuhkan dalam proses pembelajaran daring. Orangtua harus bisa memberikan dukungan positif terhadap keberhasilan belajar atau prestasi yang didapatkan anak. Para orangtua berperan sebagai pengganti guru ketika anak belajar dirumah yang dimana sebagai fasilitator dan motivator untuk anak. Orangtua juga harus berperan aktif dalam mensukseskan sistem pembelajaran daring pada masa pandemi covid-19.Kata Kunci:  Pandemi Covid-19, Belajar Daring, Peran Orangtua
Tinjauan Hukum Ekonomi Syariah Terhadap Pelaksanaan Bayar Meja dalam Permainan Koa
Authors: Hidayat Ramon
Published: July 2022

Surau dan Lapau adalah dua hal yang sangat erat kaitannya dengan Masyarakat Minangkabau, hingga saat ini surau masih menjadi corong komunikasi seperti contoh informasi yang disampaikan melalui surau adalah berita duka tentang masyarakat yang meninggal, pengadaan pengajian, dan juga tanam serentak. Sedangkan lapau adalah tempat interaksi sosial masyarakat berkumpul ketika sore hingga malam hari. Lapau merupakan tempat favorit bagi kaum laki-laki di Minangkabau setelah surau. Lapau menjadi ruang interaksi sosial yang memiliki aspek pembelajaran informal, tempat duduk atau nongkrong, bercanda, berdebat dan solidaritas. Lapau kemudian menjadi tempat hiburan dan bermain, di antaranya adalah Bakoa. Untuk membahas persoalan tersebut penulis menggunakan penelitian Pustaka (Library research) Penelitian library research adalah penelitian yang dilakukan bukan di tempat obyek penelitian berada melainkan dilakukan di dalam ruangan dengan mengumpulkan sumber-sumber data melalui dokumentasi. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan seluruh dokumen-dokumen yang relevan dengan penelitian melalui media elektronik, peraturan daerah dan perundang-undangan, serta literatur yang relevan mengenai Pelaksanaan Pembayaran Uang Meja dalam permainan Koa berdasarkan tinjauan hukum ekonomi syariah. Data diolah dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis konten (content analysis) secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah setiap penyewa dan menyewa saling mengingatkan akan peraturan dan ketentuan sewa yang telah disepakati bersama di awal perjanjian, setelah itu kegiatan harus mengarah kepada niat positif, Sewa bayar meja dalam permainan Koa diperbolehkan karena mencakupi Rukun dan Syarat Ijarah kecuali ada hal-hal yang membatalkannyaKata Kunci: Pelaksanaan Bayar Meja, Permainan Koa
Tek Taraflı Total Diz Artroplastisi Sonrası Traneksamik Asit Peri-artiküler Enjeksiyonunun Kan Kaybı ve Kan Transfüzyonları ile İlgili Endişemiz Var mı?
Authors: ÇATALTEPE Aziz , ÖZNAM Kadir
Published: July 2022

Amaç: Tek taraflı total diz artroplastisinde (TDA) traneksamik asidin (TXA) peri-artiküler (PA) uygulama şekli yeterince incelenmemektedir. Bu çalışmanın birincil amacı, TDA'da TXA'nın PA enjeksiyonunun uygulanmasından sonra postoperatif kan kaybı ve transfüzyon oranlarını değerlendirmekti. Ek olarak, PA TXA, TDA sonrası hemartrozun azalması nedeniyle ağrıyı azaltabilir.Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu retrospektif çalışmaya TXA PA enjeksiyonu olan veya olmayan primer tek taraflı TDA uygulanan 113 hasta dahil edildi. Protezin simante edilmesinden sonra, ancak kapsül kapanmadan ve turnike indirilmeden 15 dakika önce, medial, lateral kapsüller ve kuadriseps tendonu çevresindeki kas yumuşak doku çevresindeki eklem dışı yumuşak dokuya toplam 1500 mg/50 ml TXA enjekte edildi. Kontrol grubundaki toplam 56 hasta TXA almadı. Tüm hastalarda cerrahi prosedür standardize edildi.Bulgular: Kontrol grubuna kıyasla TXA grubunda gizli kan kaybında, tahmini kan kaybında ve postoperatif allojenik kan transfüzyonu almada istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir azalma vardı (p=0,0001). Kan transfüzyonu ile hastanede kalış süresi arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulduk (p=0,0001). Postoperatif 1. gün ve postoperatif 3. günden sonra ağrı VAS skoru açısından anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı (p=0,597 ve p=0,183, sırasıyla). 1500 mg/50 ml (30 mg/ml) TXA, 50 mg/ml. ile karşılaştırıldığında diz çevresindeki yumuşak doku üzerindeki sitotoksik etkileri en aza indirmek için nispeten optimal bir dozdu. Hiçbir hastada herhangi bir tromboembolik ve yara komplikasyonu görülmedi.Sonuç: TXA'nın PA uygulaması, tromboembolik komplikasyon ve kıkırdak ve periartiküler yumuşak doku üzerinde sitotoksik etki riskini artırmadan, postoperatif kan kaybı ve transfüzyon oranlarında ve hastanede kalış süresinde önemli bir azalma sağlayabilir. Ancak postoperatif ağrı VAS skorunda anlamlı bir azalma gözlemlemedik.
Parotis Kitlelerinin Teşhisinde İnce İğne Aspirasyon Biyopsisinin Rolü
Authors: KURT Ercan , ÇORAPLI Mahmut , KAFADAR Safiye , AYDIN TÜRK Bilge , TÜMÜKLÜ Koray
Published: July 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy and usefulness of fine needle aspiration biopsy(FNAB) in the diagnosis of parotid masses.
Materials and Methods: FNAB findings of 123 patients who were operated over a last ten years period were retrospectively analyzed and compared with histopathological findings. We examined the sensitivity, the specificity, the positive predictive value (PPV), the negative predictive value (NPV) of FNAB.
Results: FNAB results of the patients who participated in the study are as follow; non-diagnostic for 7 patient (%5.7), atypia of undetermined significance for 7 patients(%5.7), bening neoplasm for 98 patients (79.7%) and malign cytology for 11 patients (%8.9). Histopathological results were maligned found in 1 out of 98 patients with benign neoplasm in cytology results in FNAB. The histopathological result was benign in 2 of 11 patients with malignant neoplasm in the cytology findings with FNAB. The specificity of FNAB in the diagnosis of parotid masses was found as 98% and the sensitivity was 90%. The positive predictive value (PPD) was detected as 86% and the negative predictive value was detected 98%.
Conclusion: Since malignant masses of the parotid are rare and diverse, diagnosis with FNAB can be difficult. Another complicating factor is the similarity of low-grade malignant tumor and benign tumor. As a result, FNAB has high accuracy for benign parotid tumors, but low for malignant parotid tumors.
BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN HUDUMA CENTERS IN KENYA
Authors: Kamau Florence , Rotich Gladys , Ogollah Kennedy
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Most public service institutions are generally different in design and operation compared to several years back. The advances in technology and consumer demand have resulted to public institutions adjusting periodically. New technological development has pushed most governments to modernize their systems in order to address their citizens ' demands for reliable and efficient services. As such, the Huduma Program of Kenya was launched in 2013 as a framework through which, a variety of channels advancing citizen-centric public services are supported through the use of digital technology at one stop centres throughout the country. The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of Business Process Re-engineering on service delivery in Huduma centers in Kenya.

Methodology: The methodology used by the researcher used both quantitative and qualitative through the administration of questionnaires that were used as a data collection tool to study a target population of 51 Huduma Centres across the 47 counties in Kenya and an entire population of 153 respondents working at the management level in all operational Huduma centres in Kenya. Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation analysis. The study findings were presented in both tables and figures.

Findings: the study findings revealed that the Huduma centers conduct frequent evaluations of their business processes that affect the delivery of public services they offer. Findings established that Business Process Reengineering practice has statistically significant effect on public service delivery with a p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. The results implied that business process re-engineering is a good predictor of service delivery. The findings have also recognized the role of business process re-engineering as a critical factor affecting one stop shop operations in Kenya. However, there is a need to re-examine the present processes involved, analyze them, and redesign them to be more efficient and cost-effective. These practices must be positive in character in order for citizens to easily use government services. As a conclusion, the results have addressed the knowledge gap in the administration of the Huduma Centres in Kenya.

Unique Contributions to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that to enable institutions to redevelop their business procedures through the acknowledgement of which business processes are obsolete and can be eliminated, group related operations, substitute old machines with others, retain gangways and hold business sectors with high frequency.
Internal Controls, Managerial Competence and Financial Performance of ABU Sacco
Authors: Kijjambu Nsambu Frederick , Kyomuhendo Christina
Published: July 2022

Purpose: This study  aimed at establishing the relationship between Internal controls, managerial competence and financial performance of ABU SACCO Mbarara.

Methodology: A cross- sectional study design was adopted and based on a population  comprised of ABU SACCO coverage in her 6 branches. A sample size of 35 respondents was selected. The study used the questionnaire to collect data and extracted financial data from audited financial statements of the SACCO and management reports over the four years 2014-2017. Correlation and regression analysis were done with the use of SPSS ver. 21, PMT tool was used to analyze secondary data.

Findings: The study findings reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between internal controls and financial performance at ABU SACCO (r=.515, p<.01). This means that any positive change in internal controls is associated with a positive change in financial performance. The findings further revealed that there is a significant positive   relationship between managerial competence and financial performance at ABU SACCO (r=.765, p<.01). All the dimensions of internal controls have a positive significant relationship with financial performance apart from control activities and control environment, plus the dimensions of managerial competence have a positive significant relationship with financial performance apart from interpersonal skills. A regression analysis established that internal controls and managerial competence explain 58.4% of the variations in the financial performance of ABU SACCO. The implication is that 41.6% is explained by variables not considered in this study such as; political and inflation factors.