bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EMPIRE, SUNNI ISLAM, AND QIZILBASH ISLAM IN CELÂLZÂDE MUSTAFA’S HISTORICAL WRITINGS
Authors: Arslan Hüseyin Ongan
Published: December 2024

The intricate interplay between religion, state, and historiography in the Ottoman Empire during the first half of the sixteenth century—a period marked by the Empire’s transformation from a medieval state to an early modern power—was significantly shaped by the emergence of the Qizilbash challenge circa 1500. The comparable leadership claims of the Ottoman and Safavid dynasties, coupled with the Safavids’ capacity to attract Ottoman Muslims, explain the urgency and strictness of the measures taken by the Ottoman dynasty and its elites. This context also highlights why Ottoman intellectuals, devoted to upholding the political and cultural integrity of the state, made the Ottoman-Safavid conflict a central theme in their historical narratives. Within the diverse spectrum of Ottoman thought on Sunni and Qizilbash Islam and responses to the Safavid challenge, Celâlzâde Mustafa stands out as a crucial voice, whose distinguished and impactful tenure as chancellor earned him the title “the Great Chancellor.” His works offer valuable insights into these complex dynamics and are essential for understanding the full picture of Ottoman responses to the period’s religious and political challenges. This article, through an in-depth analysis of Tabakat and Selimname, presents Celâlzâde as an exemplar of the Ottoman elite and explores (i) his interpretation of Sunni Muslim identity, (ii) his portrayal of Qizilbash Muslims, and (iii) his strategies for reinforcing Ottoman legitimacy against the Qizilbash Safavid threat.
Ali Akyıldız, Şüphe: Hayri Bey’in Vefatı İntihar mı Cinayet mi?, Timaş Yayınları, İstanbul, 2024, 160 s., ISBN-9786256767263
Authors: Kardaş Muhammed Said
Published: December 2024

Ali Akyıldız son eseri olan bu mikrotarih çalışmasında, II. Abdülhamid’in saltanatı esnasında 18 Şubat 1892 tarihinde yaşanan ve kamuoyunda ciddi bir yankı uyandıran, şüpheli bir ölüm hadisesini iktidar, siyaset ve adalet üçgeninde incelemektedir. Kitap, önsözü takip eden üç bölüm ve eklerden oluşmaktadır. Yazar kitabın yaklaşık yarısını oluşturan geniş hacimli ekler kısmında, araştırmasında kullandığı Osmanlı arşiv vesikalarının ve gazetelerin transkripsiyonlarını yayımlamıştır. Bu suretle okuyuculara hadiseyi yeniden inşa etme imkânı sağladığı gibi, bilhassa tarih öğrencilerine kaynaklara yaklaşım ve belgelerin neyi söyleyip neyi söylemediği üzerine uygulamalı bir metodoloji dersi vermiştir. Ayrıca kitapta Nizamiye Mahkemeleri’nin çalışma sistemi, Osmanlı zaptiye teşkilatının bir soruşturmayı yürütme biçimleri ve adlî tıp gibi konularda değerli bilgilere rastlamak mümkündür.
Taxonomic study of a cultivated plant of genus Zanthoxylum l. 1753 (Rutaceae) in Iraq
Authors: Zainab Abid Aun Ali  , Hadeel Makki Habeeb  , Neam Haider Jawad
Published: December 2024

Zanthoxylum L. 1753 belongs to the family Rutaceae. The plant, with its forest green color and with its distinctive fragrance attracted the attention of the study, specially it was an exotic to the environment of Iraq. Zanthoxylum is an exotic plant produced to Iraq and planted in gardens as an ever-green aromatic plant named (BUKHUR HINDI), as it is known among sellers and farmers in Iraq, because of the aromatic smell that emanated from the leaves and resembles Indian incense. The plant adapted to environmental conditions and succeeded in growing and blooming. It was examined and diagnosed for the first time in Iraq as Zanthoxylum beechyanum K. Koch. (Chinese pepper tree). Morphological characteristics and anatomical characteristics for leaves (considering that their variations are reliable and taxonomically important) were provided. The phytochemical screening showed that the leaves contain alkaloids, tannin, flavonoids, terpenes and saponins where the quantity of active constituent vary, the highest concentration was 3.939 phenols follows by flavonoids, alkaloids 0.159 and terpenoids 0.111 mg/g dry weight.
Impact of teacher competency in ICT on students’ learning interest and achievement in science in public senior secondary schools of the FCT, Abuja
Authors: Agbede, O.O  , Fadipe Bayo Michael  , Joy Abosede Peter  , Eniayeye, J
Published: December 2024

The study examined the impact of teacher competency in ICT on students’ learning interest and achievement in science in public senior secondary schools of the FCT, Abuja. The population for the study comprised of 17,729 SS2 science students in public senior secondary schools in the FCT, Abuja. A sample of 380 students were selected using Krejcie and Morgan table for selecting sample size. Data was collected using a self-developed questionnaires tagged Questionnaire on Impact of Teacher Competency in Use of ICT on Learning Interest and Academic Achievement (QOIOTECOLAC). In addition, Physics Achievement Test and Chemistry Achievement Test were developed for the study for the purpose assessing students’ academic achievement. To ensure validity of the instrument used, they were given to experts in educational research and measurement and evaluation for face and content validity. The experts subjected them to critical appraisal. Scores from the appraisal of experts were used to obtain consensus logical validity indices of 0.80, 0.72 and 0.76. The instruments were pilot tested on 30 students; the respondents were part of the population but not part of the sample for this study. Even though the instruments were standardized, they were still subjected to reliability in order to ascertain their degree of consistency. The data obtained from the pilot test was used to compute the internal consistency of the instrument using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method. The analyses of the responses yielded reliability indices of 0.75, 0.78 and 0.74. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions developed for the study while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that: there is a significant impact of teacher competency in ICT on students’ learning interest in public senior secondary school of the FCT, Abuja and there is a significant impact of teacher competency in ICT on students’ academic achievement in public senior secondary school of the FCT, Abuja. Based on the findings, recommendations were made which among others include: conducting workshops and seminars in schools in order to train teachers in the use of ICT facilities to enhance students learning interest and supplying senior secondary schools with ICT facilities that can enhance students’ achievement in Public Senior Secondary Schools.
Improving entrepreneurship creativity of early childhood students through market day activities: A systematic literature review
Authors: Hilya Aulia Aulia  , Abdul Muhid Muhid
Published: December 2024

Increased creativity in entrepreneurship can be nurtured from an early age through entrepreneurial learning that is appropriate and fun for children to do. Increased entrepreneurship can be applied in market day activities organized by the school. The purpose of this study is to understand empirical evidence regarding the application of market day activities as an effort to increase entrepreneurial creativity in kindergarten students. The use of Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on 12 selected literatures with 3 questions asked. The results of this study are (1). Student involvement plays a very important role in increasing entrepreneurial creativity in children from an early age. (2). The entrepreneurship activity model through market day activities produces 6 main entrepreneurship values, including: 1. Independent 2. Leadership 3. Hard work 4. Creative 5. Risk taking 6. Focus on action. The last result, market day, can increase creativity and innovation, recognize the concept of honesty, hone intrapersonal intelligence in children, develop self-confidence and managerial skills, train the communication process with others, and develop a business spirit in children. The conclusion of this literature study is that increasing entrepreneurship creativity through market day programs in schools can develop entrepreneurship interest in students so that later it can increase the nation's competitiveness in the field of entrepreneurship. Student involvement, adequate facilities, and support from parents and teachers are also important points so that market day activities run smoothly.
Generative AI for retail marketing: Automated campaign creation and optimization
Authors: Sai Kiran Reddy Malikireddy
Published: December 2024

Businesses use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support their marketing practices more often now. This paper proposes a new kind of Generative AI solution that would help with content generation, both copy and visuals, and the determination of customers’ segments. Based on the analysis of the past campaigns and the market, the data sets for the AI model create marketing content more appealing and effective for interaction and advertising revenues. A survey carried out in a retail grocery chain revealed an enhanced thirty percent in the relative effectiveness of the given promotion campaign and a significant decrease of overall marketing expenditures. The results presented have confirmed the ability of Generative AI to shift the Retail Marketing paradigm towards relying on data to make marketing decisions with little to no human influence. Empirically, this study expands the knowledge of AI applications in the retail context and provides applied recommendations for marketing managers wanting to implement sophisticated technological tools.
Comparative analysis of tubular and conical receivers for solar heliostat systems
Authors: Ashutosh Harishchandra Choudhary  , Nitesh Ambadas Pachpor  , Prakash Madhukar Gadhe
Published: December 2024

This article outlines the design, implementation, and performance evaluation of a conical receiver specifically developed for solar heliostat systems aimed at solar drying applications. The proposed design improves thermal efficiency and enhances heat absorption, providing a sustainable and effective drying method. Compared to a traditional tubular receiver, the conical receiver shows significant efficiency improvements, achieving a rate of over 5% compared to the 1.57% efficiency of the tubular receiver. Advanced manufacturing techniques and innovative design features are crucial to this development, ensuring minimal thermal loss and optimizing energy use. The findings of this study contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies relevant to food processing and agricultural practices.
Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat untuk Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Visual melalui Pelatihan Canva
Authors: Sulistianingsih Neny , Hasbullah Hasbullah , Martono Galih Hendro
Published: December 2024

Penggunaan Canva dalam komunikasi pendidikan telah menarik perhatian, namun pengabdian yang mengeksplorasi penggunaannya dalam pengumuman dan komunikasi dengan mahasiswa masih terbatas. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bekerja sama dengan staf program studi dan akademik Universitas Bumigora untuk mengoptimalkan komunikasi visual melalui pelatihan penggunaan Canva. Fokus pelatihan adalah pada pembuatan pengumuman dan komunikasi yang lebih efektif dengan mahasiswa. Metode pengabdian mengikuti pendekatan partisipatif dan service learning. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam tingkat kepercayaan diri dan kemampuan dalam desain grafis setelah pelatihan. Perubahan sosial dan perilaku positif juga teramati di kalangan peserta. Dari perspektif teoritis, temuan ini didukung oleh teori desain visual dan pembelajaran berbasis layanan. Kesimpulan menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan Canva efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas komunikasi visual antara lembaga pendidikan dengan mahasiswa. Rekomendasi termasuk melanjutkan dan memperluas pelatihan ke unit lain serta melakukan monitoring terhadap implementasi hasil pelatihan.
Peningkatan Kesehatan Jiwa melalui Upaya Promotif dan Preventif dengan Melibatkan Mahasiswa sebagai Agent of Change di Wilayah Jember
Authors: Salsabila Sania , Anggita Febrian Alvi , Pasha Yessinia Hanatha , Anggraeni Savrina Dwi , Cahyaningrum Dhea Ninda Putri , Arfiani Sinta , Pawestri Ira Dwi , Ismah Adinda Yumna Nurul , Syaharani Talyta , Masael Debbie , Ririanty Mury
Published: December 2024

Riset Kesehatan Dasar menyebutkan bahwa bahwa lebih dari 12 juta orang dewasa berusia di atas 15 tahun menderita depresi dan lebih dari 19 juta orang dewasa di atas usia 15 tahun mengalami penyakit mental emosional. Berdasarkan hal tersebut upaya dalam mencapai kesembuhan pada orang dengan gangguan jiwa (ODGJ) dan pencegahan munculnya ODGJ baru sangat diperlukan. Penanganan permasalahan jiwa memerlukan kerja sama lintas sectoral, seperti UPT LIPOSOS yang bertanggungjawab untuk menampung ODGJ serta memenuhi haknya. Mahasiswa sebagai agent of change diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan Kesehatan jiwa. Oleh karena itu, Kuping Emas yang merupakan komunitas di Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Jember melakukan kegiatan pengabdian dalam rangka meningkatkan Kesehatan jiwa di UPT LIPOSOS Jember dengan pendekatan promotif preventif berbasis edukasi dan pelatihan motorik. Kegiatan dilakukan secara rutin selama 2 tahun terakhir. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan dengan tahapan perencanaan melalui kegiatan rapat koordinasi program bersama anggota Kuping Emas, Koordinasi dengan Pihak UPT LIPOSOS, dan persiapan program. Selanjutnya pada tahapan implementasi kegiatan yaitu terdapat dua kegiatan yang dilakukan secara berkelanjutan sebagai upaya peningkatan kesehatan jiwa, antara lain kegiatan Ramadhan Liposos dan Senam di Liposos. Metode ini terbukti efektif karena para ODGJ mengikuti dengan baik dan merasa senang. Kegiatan edukatif dan pelatihan motorik ini memberikan contoh yang baik tentang bagaimana pendekatan holistik yang mencakup aspek spiritual dan keterampilan motorik dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup ODGJ.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENDAPATAN PETANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA KALIUDA KECAMATAN PAHUNGA LODU KABUPATEN SUMBA TIMUR
Authors: Nani Aprilita Lunga , Saragih Elsa Christin , Mbana Febyningsi Rambu Ladu
Published: December 2024

Analisis yang dilakukan terkait pendapatan rata-rata dan menghitung tingkat pengaruh faktor luas lahan yang digunakan, jumlah hasil produksi, besar biaya produksi, dan harga jual produk terhadap rata-rata jumlah pendapatan petani. Lokasi di Desa Kaliuda, Kecamatan Pahunga Lodu, Kabupaten Sumba Timur, dimana Kaliuda menghasilkan produk padi tertinggi di Kecamatan Pahunga Lodu. Penghitungan rata-rata pendapatan petani menggunakan analisis pendapatan, kemudian persamaan model fungsi regresi linear berganda dilakukan untuk melihat hubungan antara variabel bebas dengan variabel terikat. Untuk mengukur pengaruh dari variabel bebas dengan variabel terikat dilakukan uji statistik t dan uji signifikan simultan atau uji F. Analisis pada penelitian ini menetapkan jumlah rata-rata pendapatan Rp 33.552.567/Ha. Faktor luas lahan tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pendapatan, sedangkan faktor jumlah produksi, biaya produsi, dan harga produk berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pendapatan. Secara simultan seluruh variabel bebas yang diujikan mempengaruhi pendapatan.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN PETANI PADI SAWAH (Oryza sativa L.) DI DESA ADM WAILOPING KECAMATAN SERAM UTARA TIMUR SETI KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Umasugi Alfiana P , Turukay Martha , Lawalata Marfin
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapatan petani padi sawah di Desa Adm Wailoping Kecamatan Seram Utara Timur Seti, metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian ini adalah petani padi sawah yang dipilih secara acak (random sampling) dengan jumlah sampel sebesar 30% dengan alasan jumlah populasi yang relatif homogeny. Dengan demikian, maka jumlah sampel data penelitian ini sebanyak 35 petani padi sawah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata – rata produksi usahatani padi sawah di Desa Adm Wailoping sebesar 5.500 Kg/musim panen, dengan pendapatan rata-rata usahatani padi sawah, sebesar Rp. 46,253,381/ musim panen.
ANALISIS JARINGAN SOSIAL ANTARA PEODUSEN DAN PEDAGANG CENGKEH ( Syzygium aromaticum) (STUDI KASUS NEGERI ALLANG KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH PROVINSI MALUKU)
Authors: Kaplale Raihana R , Pattiselanno August E , Far-Far Risyart A
Published: December 2024

Provinsi Maluku, khususnya Maluku Tengah, adalah penghasil utama cengkeh dengan luas tanaman 43.780 hektar dan produksi 20.805 ton pada tahun 2022 (BPS Maluku). Cengkeh menjadi sumber utama pendapatan masyarakat di Negeri Allang. Pemasaran cengkeh dilakukan di rumah petani dengan harga ditentukan melalui negosiasi antara petani dan pedagang. Jaringan sosial antara produsen dan pedagang memainkan peran penting dalam transaksi ekonomi, mempengaruhi dinamika harga. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi jaringan sosial dalam hubungan pedagang dan produsen cengkeh di negeri Allang dan memahami pengaruhnya terhadap transaksi ekonomi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 13 informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata produsen adalah laki-laki berusia di atas 36 tahun, berpendidikan Sekolah Dasar (SD), dengan anggota keluarga 2-4 orang, dan pengalaman 8-20 tahun. Struktur jaringan sosial berbentuk radial, dengan pedagang pengumpul kota (ppk) sebagai aktor utama dan opinion leader. Aktor pengumpul lokal (ppl) berperan sebagai jembatan penghubung dalam jaringan. Jaringan sosial yang kuat ini mempengaruhi dinamika harga dan distribusi cengkeh di wilayah tersebut.
A CRÍTICA DE NANCY FRASER A AXEL HONNETH: AS FALHAS DA JUSTIÇA MONISTA
Authors: Lima Francisco Jozivan Guedes de , Sousa Vigevando Araújo de
Published: December 2024

Nancy Fraser é uma das críticas mais contundentes à teoria do reconhecimento de Honneth. A proposta honnethiana na sua interpretação tem falhas que comprometem o seu legado crítico: ao pensar a justiça apenas como vinculada ao reconhecimento, Honneth não analisa os processos capitalistas e as suas consequências socioeconômicas para a vida prática dos sujeitos e grupos. Uma visão monista de justiça como a de Honneth enfraquece a crítica, distorce o diagnóstico da realidade e o potencial de emancipação dos sujeitos. Como alternativa à visão monista de Honneth, Fraser propõe uma concepção bidimensional de justiça que leva em consideração o reconhecimento e a redistribuição com vistas a garantir a paridade de participação dos sujeitos na esfera pública.
CERTEZA SENSÍVEL E PERCEPÇÃO COMO MOMENTOS DA CONSCIÊNCIA FILOSÓFICA
Authors: Gonçalves Mailson Bruno de Queiroz Carneiro , Chagas Eduardo Ferreira
Published: December 2024

Trata-se aqui de expor as primeiras figuras da consciência filosófica – certeza sensível e percepção – conforme foram desenvolvidas por Hegel na obra Fenomenologia do Espírito – 1807. Saber aparente e percepção representam dois momentos da relação entre sujeito e objeto que, muito embora não tenham o ser em geral, isto é, a coisa como unidade da diversidade, jogo de força ou síntese de múltiplas determinações, cumprem um lugar na progressão do espírito subjetivo. Tanto a consciência passiva, indiferente à pluralidade que subjaz o objeto, como as partes sem mediação ou negatividade no interior do universal são limitadas, porém necessárias ao desenvolvimento do pensar.
A Systematic Review of Medical Tourism Supply Chain: Current Status and Future Directions
Authors: Aydın Yunus Emre , Çalıpınar Hatice , Korkmaz Simay Göksu , Demir Leyla
Published: December 2024

There has been a significant surge in consumers seeking health care abroad, leading to a highly competitive tourism market with substantial profit margins. This systematic review aims to shed light on the medical tourism supply chain (MTSC) literature. Following the PRISMA, we systematically searched for the term “medical tourism supply chain” in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCO. The search was conducted between April and July 2023. Non-English articles and conference proceedings were excluded. Ultimately, 16 studies were deemed suitable for inclusion. The MTSC encompasses three fundamental elements: supply-demand, customer, and supplier management. Trust, cooperation, commitment, and coordination have emerged as critical factors in effective supplier management. Supply-demand management emphasizes human resources, accommodation, and transfer capacity. Lastly, customer relationship management underscores the significance of understanding tourists' intentions and expectations. Despite the vital role of MTSC, the number of published studies still needs to be improved.
Aylak Sınıfın Teorisi Aracılığıyla İkinci Dalga Kahve Mekânlarındaki Tüketimin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Genç Koray , Çakırtaş Kübra
Published: December 2024

Veblen’e ait aylak sınıfın teorisi, insan davranışlarını açıklamaya yardımcı olan değerli bir sosyolojik inceleme niteliğindedir. Veblen insan davranışlarını açıklamak için onların tüketim özelliklerine eğilmiştir. Aylak sınıfla özdeşleştirilen gösterişçi tüketim, post modern tüketim çağında şiddetini artırmış durumdadır. Gıda ürünleri fizyolojik ihtiyaç olmanın yanında kimlik yaratma aracı haline gelmiştir. Tüketiciler tarafından yüklenen anlamlar ile kahve ve kahve tüketim mekânları da gösterişçi tüketim için aracı konumuna ulaşmıştır. Bu araştırmada Türkiye üzerinden ikinci dalga kahve mekânlarındaki tüketiminin gösterişçi tüketim ile ilişkilendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Türkiye’de dışarıda kahve tüketimi için bazıları küresel zincir halinde faaliyet gösteren ve ikinci dalga olarak kategorize edilen mekânlar öne çıkmaktadır. 2023 yılı verilerine göre dünya genelinde en çok Starbucks şubesi bulunan ülkeler arasında Türkiye sekizinci sırada yer almaktadır. Avrupa’da her dört Starbucks şubesinden birisi Türkiye sınırlarında hizmet vermektedir. Ayrıca yüksek şube sayısına sahip yabancı menşeili zincirlerin yanında yerel zincirler de bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla Türkiye’de zincir kahve işletmelerinin yayılımını; sosyalleşme, iş görüşmesi, kolaylık gibi dışarıda tüketimin temel motivasyonlarının yanında gösterişçi tüketimle ilişkilendirmek mümkündür. Dahası kahve mekânı tüketicilerinin birçoğunun, övündükleri zevklerini sosyal medya vasıtasıyla herkese gösterme çabasında olduğu kolayca gözlemlenebilmektedir. Veblen’in gösterişçi tüketim tercihlerinin teşhir edilmesini aylak sınıf için bir gereklilik olarak ifade etmiş olması söz konusu davranışı açıklamaktadır.
Effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration following parturition on milk yield, postpartum disorders and reproductive parameters in lactating dairy cows
Authors: Dogru Ismail , Pancarcı Şükrü Metin
Published: December 2024

In this study, effects of carprofen, as a long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), administration to decrase pain following calving on changes in body weight (kg) between days 1-15, 15-30 and 1-30 postpartum, the first 150 days milk yield, postpartum diseases, milk electric conductivity scores, estrous activities based on pedometer and reproductive parameters were investigated in lactating cows. Physiologic saline (Control; n=50) or Carprofen (1.4 mg/kg; Rimadyl®, n=50) was administered subcutaneously within 12 hours following parturition. All cows were normally calved (eutocia). Vaginal discharge was visually examined on 25-32 days postpartum. Cows were artificially inseminated (AI) following Ovsynch protocol or estrus detected with pedometer. Incidences of retained foetal membranes, metritis, mastitis were not differed between groups. Occurence of pathological vaginal discharge was significantly (P 0.05) higher in Carprofen (%25.6 [10/39]) group than that in Control (%7.3 [3/41]) group. There were no differences in intervals from calving to the first detected estrus and AI, pregnancy per AI, changes in body weight nor 150 days milk yield between groups. Rate of at least one detected estrus until 70 days postpartum was significantly ( P 0.05) higher in Control (%97.7 [42/43]) group than that in Carprofen (%84.6 [33/39]) group. In conclusion, Carprofen administration following calving did not increase milk yield or fertility in euthotic Holstein cows in this study. No increase in the incidence of retained foetal membranes or metritis following carprofen administration in this study could allow to use of carprofen immediately after calving for therapoetic purposes in euthotic cows.
THE EFFICACY OF TONSILLAR ABLATION WITH COBLATOR IN THE TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC HALITOSIS DUE TO CHRONIC CASEOUS TONSILLITIS.
Authors: Ata Nurdogan
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Ağız kokusu bireyi ve sosyal çevreyi etkileyen bir sorundur. Halitozisin en sık kaynağı oral kavitedir. Palatin tonsillerin kriptlerinde biriken kazeom halitozise neden olabilir. Palatin tonsil kazeomu tedavisinde total tonsillektomi veya koblator gibi aletlerle tonsil ablasyon cerrahileri yapılmaktadır. Bu retrospekrif çalışmanın amacı çocuk hastalarda kronik kazeoz tonsillite bağlı halitozis tedavisinde coblator ile parsiyel tonsillektominin etkinliğini değerlendirmektir.
Hastalar ve Yöntem: Haziran 2016- Haziran 2019 tarihleri arasında kronik kazeoz tonsillit nedeniyle coblator ile parsiyel tonsillektomi uygulanan 116 çocuk çalışmaya alındı. Adenoid hipertrofisi olan ve eş zamanlı adenoidektomi ameliyatı yapılan hastalar çalışmaya dahil edilmedi. Operasyon öncesi ve sonrası koku olup olmadığı Finkelstein testi ile değerlendirildi. Koku şiddeti ise Vizüel Analog Skala ile değerlendirildi. Postoperatif koku düzelme oranı ebeveynler için oluşturulan ölçek ile değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Hastaların tamamında kazeom varlığı ameliyat öncesi teyit edildi. Çalışmaya dahil edilen hastaların yaş ortalaması 6,77 idi. Çalışmaya alınan olguların 65’i erkek; 51’i kızdı. Hastaların takip süresi 10 ile 43 ay arası (ort 25,9) değişmekteydi. Coblator tonsil ablasyonu öncesi Vizüel Analog Skala ile ölçülen kötü koku düzeyi 6,97 iken, cerrahi sonrası 1,75 bulundu. Sonuçlar istatistiki olarak çok anlamlı bulundu (p < 0,001). Finkelstein testinde tonsillerin palpe edilip hasta ebeveynine koklatılarak koku olup olmadığı soruldu. İşlem öncesi tüm hastalarda Finkelstein testinde koku mevcuttu. Postoperatif hastaların %71’inde (n= 82) Finkelstein testinde koku saptanmadı. Annelere postop kokunun düzelme düzeyi soruldu. Ebeveynler tarafından Hastaların % 82’sinde (n= 95) kokunun tam ve tama yakın düzeldiği bildirildi. Hiç düzelme olmayan hastalar ise % 6 idi (n=7).
Sonuç: Coblator ile parsiyel tonsillektomi çocuk hastalarda tonsil kazeomuna bağlı halitozis tedavisinde etkinliği yüksek ve güvenli bir yöntemdir.
 Anahtar Kelimeler: Pediatrik halitozis, coblator, kazeom, tonsillit
Transition from Hydrocarbon Geopolitics to Critical Mineral Geopolitics
Authors: Gökçe Ali Fuat
Published: December 2024

Geopolitical analysis considers factors beyond a state's geographical location, such as climate, topography, demographic structure, natural resources, country size, and technological advancement. In the 20th century, natural resource ownership and control became crucial to geopolitical analysis and policymaking. In recent years, the need for clean energy has become more prominent due to the negative effects of climate change. Developing technology and increasing populations have led to a greater demand for energy. Transformation is necessary to differentiate between energy systems that rely on clean technologies and hydro-carbon energy sources. This study will discuss the transition process from hydro-carbon energy to geopolitics based on critical minerals required for sustainable climate and clean energy, its reasons, and the current reflections of the future geopolitical struggle. Descriptive and historical research methods were used in this study. As a result of the study, it was determined that there may be changes in the geopolitical struggle depending on energy.
The Effect of Servant Leadership on Work Engagement: The Mediating Role of Person-Organization Fit
Authors: Kenek Gökhan
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to explore the relationship between servant leadership and work engagement and investigate the mediating role of person-organization fit in this relationship. The research was conducted in July 2023 on blue-collar employees in the glass industry in the Marmara Region. A total of 266 employees participated in the survey. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted using the MPLUS7 package program, and hypotheses were tested using the SPSS26 program. The results of the analyses indicated that servant leadership positively influences person-organization fit and work engagement. Additionally, it was found that person-organization fit increases work engagement. Furthermore, it was revealed that person-organization fit partially mediates the effect of servant leadership on work engagement.
TOURISTS’ AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF GAME DRIVE PROTOCOLS POST COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa, NEMAKANGA Rabelani , HARILAL Vyasha ,   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa, TICHAAWA Tembi M. ,   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: December 2024

Embarking on a safari is a highly sought-after experience, attracting both local and global tourists in substantial
numbers. Despite its widespread appeal, this type of experience entails inherent risks to both tourists and wildlife. This st udy
aims to investigate the awareness and understanding of game drive protocols by tourists in South Afric a. Using the Greater
Kruger National Park, adopting an explanatory qualitative research approach, thirty-one semi-structured in-depth interviews
were conducted from different safari tourism stakeholders, including safari lodge managers, park authorities and tour guides.
The study revealed varied levels of awareness and understanding of game drive protocols by tourists during safari experiences
in both private and national park contexts. The causes are attributed to a lack of awareness of protocols and guide lines, selfguided safaris, lack of law enforcement presence (field guides and rangers), insufficient induction, and language and cultura l
barriers, among others. As a consequence, tourists non-compliance behaviour was found to not only have negative
consequences on wildlife and the ecosystem generally, but also endanger themselves and other tourists, and threaten the safari
tourism sustainability and livelihoods. The study has implications for the enforcement of tourist compliance to game drive
protocols, to ensure tourists safety and animal welfare, as well as to increase the overall experience whilst on guided or selfguided safari in game reserves.
EVALUATION RESULTS ON FACTORS AFFECTING REGIONAL LINKAGE IN AN GIANG TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FROM A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   An Giang University, Department of Geography, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, CHAU To Minh ,   Faculty of Geography, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted in An Giang province, Vietnam, aiming to examine the variables and explain the factors
affecting the tourism development of An Giang province in regional linkages from a geographical perspective. This research
employed a non-probability sampling method with 300 visitors by distributing a survey. The data gathered from the survey was
encoded and processed using SPSS version 29.0. Pearson correlation was used in this study to investigate the relationship
between factors of natural tourism resources, cultural tourism resources, infrastructure, safety in tourism, and tourism policy with
the tourism development of An Giang province in regional linkages. The results showed that factors of cultural tourism resources
and natural tourism resources have a high correlation with regional linkages in tourism development; factors of infrastructure and
tourism safety with regional linkages in tourism development have a medium correlation; tourism development policy factors
have a low correlation but are worth considering with regional linkages in tourism development.
ASSESSMENT OF RECREATIONAL DISTURBANCE IN THE FOREST MASSIFS OF KOSTANAY REGION
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, OZGELDINOVA Zhanar , ZHANGUZHINA Altyn ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, MUKAYEV Zhandos ,   Shakarim University, Department of Science Disciplines, Semey, Kazakhstan, SAGINOV Kairat ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, AYAPBEKOVA Aliya ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the results of assessing the recreational disturbance of forest massifs within the Kostanay
region. The objective of this research is to assess the recreational disturbance of forests in the Kostanay region based on field
data utilizing GIS. In the first stage of the work, evaluation indicators and observation points were selected in each forest
massif. Recreational disturbance was assessed using ArcGIS 10.8 software and by introducing weighted coefficients for
individual indicators. The research indicated that the natural environment near the "Sosnovy Bor" sanatorium, located in an
area with high visitor traffic, is in a relatively disturbed condition.
INNOVATIVE CHANGES IN HISTORICAL TOURISM OBJECTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS
Authors:   The University of Prešov, Faculty of Management and Business, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Prešov, Slovakia, ŠAFFOVÁ Ivana , MATUŠÍKOVÁ Daniela ,   The University of Prešov, Faculty of Management and Business, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Prešov, Slovakia, VARGOVÁ Tünde Dzurov ,   The University of Prešov, Faculty of Management and Business, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Prešov, Slovakia
Published: December 2024

The digital revolution is also evident in the tourism industry. Its use is becoming more and more massive and does not
bypass any of the services provided to its participants in tourism. Virtual reality is a powerful tool that can play a significant role
in the tourism industry. In approximating the historical potential, it is an ideal helper for displaying what cannot be fully returned
to under the influence of time. The paper discusses digital advancement in tourism at an example of analyzing the public's
interest in applying virtual reality to services in historical objects (castles, manor houses, museums, etc.). As part of the study,
questionnaire research was carried out on a research sample of visitors to historical objects in the Slovak Republic. Its results are
described in more detail using several methods of advanced statistics such as Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman's correlation
coefficient, normality test and others. The results of the research show that virtual reality as a modern digital tool that is perceived
as a highly beneficial element for innovating the services of historical objects. Through it, the product portfolio expands and the
experience increases. This indicates the justification for its further expansion into historical tourism objects in the country.
ENCOURAGING VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES: THE EFFECT ON TOURISTS’ INTENTION TO VISIT TOURISM DESTINATION
Authors:   Chung Yuan Christian University, Department of International Business, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, LEE Cheng-Wen , IDRIS Idris ,   Chung Yuan Christian University, Program in Business, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Universitas Negeri Malang, Social Studies Program, Malang, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship among virtual reality experiences, virtual reality experiential outcomes,
destination awareness, and intention to visit a destination. It is also investigated rega rding the mediating role of the virtual
reality experiences and destination awareness on intention to visit. This study used a questionnaire to collect data from tou rist
experiences using a virtual reality application. The 115 data collected were analysed by Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis.
The finding indicates that the virtual reality experience does not significantly influence intention to visit. Furthermore, t he
results of the virtual reality experience also proved not to significantly influence intention to visit, so the virtual reality
experiential outcomes were not able to become an important factor as an indirect relationship between virtual reality
experiences and intention to visit a destination. However, the virtual reality experience still has an influence on destination
awareness and has an indirect effect on intention to visit destinations through mediation from destination awareness.
Therefore, tourism managers must be able to utilize VR as an information medium related to the destinations offered, so that
tourists will get a lot of useful information to be more familiar with these destinations which will ultimately influence the
intention to visit a destination. The limitations of the study and future research agenda are also highlighted.
Un lenguaje más allá de lo humano. La enunciación poética en La bestia ser, de Susana Villalba
Authors: Gamboa Suárez Julieta
Published: December 2024

El trabajo presenta una lectura del poemario La bestia ser (2018), de Susana Villaba (Buenos Aires, 1956), a partir del análisis del proceso de enunciación poética. La posición enunciativa, situada desde las figuras de un árbol, un perro y una piedra, implica el reconocimiento de un lenguaje que va más allá de lo humano. Desde una propuesta de distanciamiento del antropocentrismo y de una experiencia autocentrada del yo, los sujetos poéticos emiten un discurso crítico que aporta una visión de interconexión, horizontalidad e interdependencias vitales, en un entendimiento de otras formas de comunicación desde lo vegetal, animal y mineral.
Programática de una lengua: el guaraní en la narrativa de Mario Castells
Authors: Libro María Fernanda
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo propone el abordaje de la narrativa de Mario Castells, atendiendo a las representaciones de la lengua guaraní que esta escenifica. La hipótesis que guía el trabajo sostiene que en las novelas El mosto y la queresa (2012) y Apparatchikis (2017) es posible observar la doble inflexión que ha signado al uso del guaraní, tanto en Paraguay como en la diáspora. Si, por un lado, encontramos la representación del carácter nacionalista-castrense del uso de la lengua transido por una diglosia que lo subordina al castellano; por otro lado, hallamos otras representaciones en las que el uso del guaraní subvierte la diglosia a partir de la escenificación de situaciones en las que los protagonistas despliegan un saber hacer a partir del uso de la lengua, que permite su ascenso. Esta segunda inflexión forma parte de la programática lingüístico-literaria de la que el autor se vuelve representante.
Role of certain immune-endocrine parameters in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis
Authors: Syzon О.О. , Dashko M.О. , Vozniak I.Ya. , Ivanuyshko­–Nazarko N.V.
Published: December 2024

Psoriasis is a life-long chronic autoimmune disease characterized by thick scaly skin lesions and often associated with severe arthritis. At the present stage, psoriasis is considered to be a systemic disease that affects not only skin but also joints of patients and is accompanied by possible development of typical comorbid states (cardiovascular pathology, chronic inflammatory intestinal canal diseases, and metabolic syndrome).
Objective — to improve the diagnosis of arthropathic psoriasis (AP) taking into account some of the most important indicators of the immune-endocrine system and features of the disease course to specify their role in the pathogenesis of the disease and to develop the system of integrated therapy.
Materials and methods. A total of 178 AP patients have been systematically examined that had varying severity of process development, generalization and intensity of skin and osseous-articular apparatus damage, the presence of associated pathology. Additional instrumental studies, determination of biochemical, serological parameters and an assessment of stress-induced immune-endocrine system have been conducted in AP patients. The content of trigger cytokines (IL-1β, IL-8, IL-17, IL-22) in blood serum, stress hormones (ACTH, cortisol), cellular and humoral immunity condition (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD16+, CD22+, IgM and IgG levels) have been studied.
Results and discussion. The clinical course and characteristic features of AP instrumental tests are extremely versatile. Regardless of the disease duration period, we have detected in blood serum of AP patients probable decrease in parameters of cellular immunity (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+-fraction of T-lymphocytes, CD22+-fraction of B-lymphocytes) and compensatory increase in CD16+ of T-cells, decrease in parameters of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-8, IL- 17, IL-22), stress hormones (cortisol, immunoglobulins IgM, IgG, and CIC), which indicates tension of their stress-induced mechanisms even despite occasional clinical stabilization of skin and articular process.We have offered and tested regiments to treat AP patients, which involve differential application within the integrated therapy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (etoricoxib 30—60 mg 1 time daily/diclofenac 75 mg daily), disease-modifying medications (sulfasalazine ЕН from 500 mg to 2 g daily/methotrexate 7.5—10 mg/week), lyophilised dialysate of leukocytes.
Conclusions. The analysis of specific features of the AP clinical course and data of integrated studies allows identifying the probability of manifestation or persistence of the pathological psoriatic articular process. The improvement of AP patients diagnostics taking into account some of the most important indicators of the immune-endocrine system and specifics of the disease course contributed to the improved therapy and mended quality of life of patients.
Intensive topical acne therapy
Authors: Fedorych L.Ya.
Published: December 2024

Objective — to analyse the mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy and side effects of drugs and their combinations recommended for topical acne treatment as well as to identify a fixed combination with an early onset of action, proven clinical efficacy and minimal risks of side effects.
Materials and methods. The article presents a review of the literature based on clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analysis of the main groups of drugs for the topical treatment of acne for the period from 2001 to 2024. Most sources provide detailed information on the excellent results of combinations of benzoyl peroxide (BP) with other drugs in the treatment of acne, which is the basis for clinical guidelines. The results of modern trials of BP-based products conducted over the past decade provide evidence of the fastest onset of action of BP aqueous 5 % in combination with clindamycin phosphate 1 % and improvement of the skin condition of acne patients due to the impact on the main pathogenic factors, which allows for longer control of inflammation. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines (2024) for the treatment of acne, the recommendation, which is in line with the principles of good practice, is to limit the use of systemic antibiotics and use multimodal therapy, which combines several drugs with different mechanisms of action. BP is strongly recommended for the topical treatment of patients with acne and is suggested to be used in the form of fixed combinations, which allows for the reduction of antibiotic resistance when combined with clindamycin phosphate.
Results and discussion. The mechanisms of action of BP in combination with clindamycin phosphate and the benefits of such treatment for patients with papulopustular acne were systematised and grouped into a single review. It was proved that the selective difference of this combination of substances is better tolerability than when combining BP with retinoids, which allows maintaining clinical efficacy and fewer side effects during treatment.A new drug for intensive topical treatment of papulopustular acne — Zerkalin Intensive™ gel was introduced, containing clindamycin phosphate 1 % (10 mg/g) in combination with BP aqueous 5 % (50 mg/g), 30 grams per pack. This composition provides the expected clinical efficacy in the treatment of acne, when the effect on inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions can be observed as early as 2—5 weeks of treatment. BP in combination with clindamycin phosphate prevents the emergence of skin microflora resistance, which allows its use for 12 weeks.
Conclusions. Clindamycin phosphate 1 % (10 mg/g) in combination with BP aqueous 5 % (50 mg/g) has proven efficacy and minimal risks of side effects, which forms adherence to therapy in patients with acne due to early onset of action. Zerkalin-IntensiveTM gel is a modern intensive topical therapy for mild to moderate papulopustular acne for patients aged 12.
Crude Drugs Standardization, Total Flavonoid and Phenolic Content Profile, and Antimicrobial Activity of Red Ginger and Lemongrass Combination
Authors: Puspitasari Adinda , Hamad Alwani , Hartanti Dwi
Published: December 2024

Baturraden people use a combination of red ginger rhizomes and lemongrass leaves for the treatment of masuk angin. This study aims to evaluate the quality profile of red ginger and lemongrass crude drug, total flavonoid content (TPC), total phenolic content (TFC), and the antimicrobial activities of their combination water extracts. The quality of both crude drugs was standardized to Indonesian Herbal Pharmacopeia (IHP). The TPC and TFC of red ginger and lemongrass combination in five different ratios were determined by standard UV-Vis spectrophotometry methods. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the microdilution method against patient-isolated multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Lemongrass crude drugs were of good quality, while red ginger did not meet the acid-insoluble ash and volatile matter content requirements. The combination showed the highest TFC in a 75:25% ratio, while that of TPC was 50:50%. All combinations of lemongrass and red ginger extracts inhibited MDR Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.16 mg/ml. Candida albicans were more susceptible to the combination extracts. Red ginger rhizomes and lemongrass leaves 75:25% and 50:50% ratios showing comparable effects to the respective components. Hence, the combination of red ginger and lemongrass in 75:25 and 50:50% ratios potentially developed further for their masuk angin efficacy.