bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Primed for power: a short cultural history of protein
Authors: Blaxter Tamsin , Garnett Tara
Published: October 2022

Protein has a singularly prominent place in discussions about food. It symbolises fitness, strength and masculinity, motherhood and care. It is the preferred macronutrient of affluence and education, the mark of a conscientious diet in wealthy countries and of wealth and success elsewhere. Through its association with livestock it stands for pastoral beauty and tradition. It is the high-tech food of science fiction, and in discussions of changing agricultural systems it is the pivotal nutrient around which good and bad futures revolve. There is no denying that we need protein and that engaging with how we produce and consume it is a crucial part of our response to the environmental crises. But discussions of these issues are affected by their cultural context—shaped by the power of protein. Given this, we argue that it is vital to map that cultural power and understand its origins. This paper explores the history of nutritional science and international development in the Global North with a focus on describing how protein gained its cultural meanings. Starting in the first half of the 19th century and running until the mid-1970s, it covers two previous periods when protein rose to singular prominence in food discourse: in the nutritional science of the late-19th century, and in international development in the post-war era. Many parallels emerge, both between these two eras and in comparison with the present day. We hope that this will help to illuminate where and why the symbolism and story of protein outpace the science—and so feed more nuanced dialogue about the future of food.
Conciencia ética de los rectores en la responsabilidad de los recursos financieros en instituciones educativas
Authors: Figueroa Royero Leyla , Angulo Rangel Franklin , Ustate Perez Marili
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito analizar la conciencia ética y la responsabilidad de los recursos financieros en las Instituciones educativas de la ciudad de Maicao  Departamento de La Guajira Colombia. Metodológicamente, se consideró una investigación descriptiva, con un diseño no experimental, transaccional de campo. La población estuvo compuesta por 72 sujetos pertenecientes a las instituciones educativas, a las cuales se le aplicó un cuestionario de 81 preguntas con alternativas de respuesta tipo Likert, el cual previamente, fue validado mediante el juicio de expertos y determinada su confiabilidad por el cálculo del coeficiente alfa de cronbach el cual arrojó un valor de 0,91. Los resultados mostraron que las instituciones no poseen estrategias ni planes de acción para el desarrollo de valores morales ni la ética, no poseen claridad de los grupos de interés relacionados con la institución. En relación a la responsabilidad de los recursos financieros, se presentan bajos niveles, sin que haya una constitución de la misma como interacción de los elementos contexto, tiempo, acción y metas, por lo que tampoco se cuenta con procesos de integración de los componentes.
El oficio de la escritura científica como expresión de la mercantilización capitalista
Authors: Hernández García Guillermo
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de la investigación es describir como es que la ciencia paso de ser una búsqueda de la verdad a un oficio en toda regla dentro del capitalismo, oficio que requiere mantener cuotas de productividad mediante la escritura de artículos científicos, para ello fueron analizadas, fichadas y discutidas diversas fuentes de información, recuperándose los planteamientos más relevantes. Se encontró que la ciencia paso de ser una búsqueda de la verdad a ser un oficio, la ciencia en el capitalismo se ha convertido en sistema productivo, el científico ha sido transformado en un trabajador de la ciencia, el cual es explotado como cualquier otro trabajador de otros sistemas productivos, los artículos científicos son los productos que más importan para mantener las cuotas de productividad propias del oficio, estos artículos serán evaluados e inspeccionados como cualquier producto en una línea de producción para garantizar las normatividades y estándares de cada revista, generando un producto que circulará por el mercado en el marco de una economía informacional, lo que convierte a la escritura científica en un oficio que a su vez es expresión de la mercantilización capitalista.
Estrategias para mejorar la comprensión lectora en estudiantes de Educación Básica
Authors: Nugra Sanizaca Christian
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo surge luego de las experiencias vividas a lo largo de las prácticas pre profesionales (PP) en distintas instituciones de Educación General Básica (EGB). En la mayoría de estas instituciones y en cada uno de los subniveles, se pudo evidenciar que los educandos tenían grandes deficiencias para la comprensión lectora. Evidentemente, es un problema muy serio. Por ello, este trabajo se centra en diseñar estrategias didácticas basadas en la lúdica como una propuesta para hacer frente al problema. Para lograr el objetivo, se hace una revisión bibliográfica sobre los beneficios que tiene la lúdica para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y lo que esto requiere del rol docente. Además, se sigue una metodología cualitativa, con aplicación de técnicas como la observación participante. Entre los principales autores para abordar esta investigación están: Pujolàs (2009), Durán y Valdebenito (2014), Posada (2014), Laguna et al (2015), Solé (1998), Ortega (1996), Venegas, García, y Venegas, (2018), entre otros. Esta vía puede ser eficaz si se trabaja adecuadamente ya que puede brindar a los estudiantes y docentes nuevas formas de enseñanza-aprendizaje, partiendo desde la diversidad.
Metodología interdisciplinaria para la búsqueda forense de cuerpos de personas desaparecidas dispuestas en contextos fluviales en Colombia
Authors: Guatame-García Ana , Pérez Luz Adriana , Escobar Vargas Jorge , Hurtado Carlos del Cairo , Trujillo Osorio David Enrique , Castiblanco Ballesteros Sergio A. , Aldana Mendoza Jesús Alberto , Chaves Jonathan R. , Castaño Osorio Erica Andrea , Camacho Torres Natalia , Chingate Hernandez Nathalie , Sabogal Alexander
Published: October 2022

El ocultamiento de los cuerpos de personas desaparecidas por medio de su arrojo a ríos es un desafío para la investigación forense, la cual debe conducir a su búsqueda, recuperación e identificación. Dadas las complejidades de este entorno acuático, se hace necesario el desarrollo de estrategias innovadoras que desde un enfoque interdisciplinario permitan abordar cada una de las variables que intervienen en el proceso de traslado y depósito de los cuerpos, a fin de plantear estrategias de búsqueda y recuperación. Este artículo presenta los resultados de investigación de un proyecto desarrollado entre 2017 y 2021 en el río La Miel, departamento de Caldas, Colombia, en donde se combinaron metodologías y técnicas provenientes de la investigación social, la hidroinformática, la geografía física y la arqueología subacuática, para establecer áreas de interés forense en donde puedan desarrollarse acciones que conduzcan a la búsqueda y hallazgo de las personas desaparecidas. El resultado es una metodología para la búsqueda de personas en ríos de cinco pasos que incluye la definición y caracterización de las zonas potenciales de búsqueda, la construcción de modelos hidrodinámicos y de seguimiento de objetos flotantes, la delimitación de unidades geomorfológicas de interés forense (UGIF) y unidades mínimas de búsqueda (UMB), y el desarrollo de prospecciones subacuáticas no intrusivas.
LE DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU COL DE L UTERUS : INEGALITES DE DEPISTAGE, INEGALITE DE PRATIQUE MEDICALE ?
Authors: MOUSSAOUI S , BRUEL S
Published: October 2022

D’après une communication de Vladimir Druel, université de Toulouse L’accès aux soins de premier recours et notamment au médecin généraliste (MG) est plus difficile pour les patients socialement défavorisés. Cette inégalité sociale de santé est encore plus marquée pour la santé de la femme, l’accès au gynécologue et l’accès au dépistage du cancer du col de l’utérus par frottis cervico-utérin (FCU)1.
Determinants of Customer Engagement and Its Implications on Marketing Performance at National Private Commercial Banks in Jabodetabek
Authors: Yusuf M. Syafrudin , Limakrisna Nandan , Muharam Hari
Published: October 2022

This research was conducted to determine the effect of CRM capabilities, corporate image and pricing strategy on customer engagement and their impact on the marketing performance of national private commercial banks in DKI Jakarta simultaneously. This study aims to analyse the factors that influence the marketing performance of national private commercial banks in Jabodetabek. The type of research used in this research is causality research that wants to explain cause and effect relationships between research variables. The method used in this research is descriptive and verification. The unit of analysis in this research is the organization, called national private commercial bank in Jabodetabek, and the unit of observation is the Branch Manager or Relationship Manager who is involved in marketing activities for bank products and services, and is responsible for bank's marketing performance. The result of this research found that CRM capabilities, corporate image, pricing strategies and customer engagement is proven to have a positive and significant influence on marketing performance and customer engagement at National Private Commercial Bank in Jakarta and Jabodetabek.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF READ, ANSWER, DISCUSS, EXPLAIN, AND CREATE (RADEC) LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING ABILITY AT THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA PESANTREN PUTRI YATAMA MANDIRI
Authors: Anita  , Ummi Khaerati Syam  , Sitti Maryam Hamid
Published: October 2022

This research aims to find out whether or not Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create (RADEC) learning model is effective to improve students’ reading ability in understanding a text at the eleventh grade of SMA Pesantren Putri Yatama Mandiri. The instrument of this research was a reading test about an explanation text consisted of 15 questions of multiple choice. This research used pre-experimental research that consisted of pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The population of this research was class XI A Regular that consisted of 20 students. The sample was selected by using a purposive sampling. The result of this research showed that the score of pre-test was 43.55 and post-test was 66.80. This research also showed the value of t-test was higher than the value of t-table (T-test > T-table). The value of t-test was 8.906 and the value of t-table was 2.093. It means that the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted. Based on the research result, the researcher concluded that the implementation of Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create (RADEC) learning model was effective to improve students’ reading ability.
Refleksi Kinerja Politisi DPR Era Reformasi
Authors: Efriza Efriza
Published: October 2022

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Studi Kebijakan Politik: Aktor dan Isu Dalam Proses Pengambilan Keputusan
Authors: Siregar Hotrun
Published: October 2022

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KOMUNIKASI POLITIK ACEH ROCK BAND DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN EKSISTENSINYA PASCA PENANDATANGANAN MOU HELSINKI (Studi Tentang Lobby Politik Grup Musik Aceh Rock Band ke Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Provinsi Aceh)
Authors: Azhari Aidil Isfa , Azizah, M. Si. Nur
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACTThis research discusses the dynamics of the relationship between political communication and the role of the Aceh Rock Band music group in maintaining its existence after the signing of the Helsinki MOU. In which in the post-conflict dynamics of Aceh and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia there have been many victims and also restrictions on access for musicians in Aceh after the implementation of the Military Operations Area (DOM) which caused great unrest for musicians at that time, an agreement emerged in Helsiniki in Finland in August 15, 2005 to prove that Aceh and Indonesia have made peace. This really makes Aceh musicians enthusiastic to gather and immediately discuss the recording of the album that has been conceptualized before. This research uses qualitative methods. Keywords: Political communication, Aceh Rock Band music group, MOU Helsinki. ABSTRAKRiset ini membahas mengenai dinamika relasi antara Komunikasi politik dan peran grup musik Aceh Rock Band dalam mempertahankan eksistensinya pasca penandatanganan MOU Helsinki. Yang mana dalam dinamika pasca konflik Aceh dan Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia telah terjadi banyak korban dan juga pembatasan akses bagi para musisi di Aceh pasca diterapkannya Daerah Operasi Militer (DOM) yang sangat menimbulkan keresahan bagi para musisi saat itu, muncul sebuah kesepakatan Helsiniki di Finlandia pada tanggal 15 Agustus 2005 untuk membuktikan bahwasannya Aceh dan Indonesia telah berdamai. Hal ini sangat membuat antusias para musisi Aceh untuk berkumpul dan segera membahas perekaman Album yang sudah di konsepkan sebelumnya.Riset ini menggunakan metode kualitatif.Kata Kunci: Komunikasi politik, grup musik Rock Band Aceh, MOU Helsinki.
Eksistensi Diplomat Indonesia di Forum Majelis Umum PBB 2016-2021 dalam Menghadapi Tuntutan Papua Merdeka Oleh Delegasi Vanuatu
Authors: Febriyanti Febriyanti , Roring, M. Si Franky P
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACTThis study describes the existence of Indonesian diplomats in answering Vanuatu's questions regarding human rights violations in Papua in the UN General Assembly forum. The ethnic closeness that Vanuatu has with Papua, namely the Melanesian race, is one of the reasons Vanuatu is increasingly massive in supporting the independence of West Papua. This study uses a qualitative descriptive analysis research methodology accompanied by interview data collection techniques as primary data and literature study as secondary data. The conclusion of this study is that the success of Indonesia's diplomacy in the UN General Assembly forum cannot be separated from the ability of Indonesian diplomats to answer and analyze problems that occur in the forum. The attitude and behavior of diplomats is something that is indispensable in the process of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly. Keywords: Existence of Diplomats, Diplomacy, and Neo-realists
Genealogi Pemikiran Islam Liberal dan Pemikiran Soekarno: Nasionalisme, Demokrasi, dan Pluralisme.
Authors: Utomo Haryo Ksatrio
Published: October 2022

Artikel ini menguraikan mengenai diskursus pemikiran Islam Liberal yang berkembang dalam dunia Islam dan di Indonesia secara khusus dari pemikiran Sukarno. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa Sukarno termasuk pemikir Islam Liberal yang memadukan filosofi liberal dengan Islam di Indonesia. Sukarno menyakini bahwa sekulerisme dan demokrasi merupakan syarat kemajuan dari Indonesia. Kata Kunci: Demokrasi, Islam Liberal, Sukarno
Obligatory exercise in young adults
Authors: Duvnjak Ivana , Cvenić Josip , Šklempe Kokić Iva
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Physical activity and exercise have numerous physical and psychological benefits. However, some individuals persevere in exercise despite the various problems it causes – physical, emotional, social and psychological. Aim: The present study aimed to explore the effects of gender, group of exercisers and supplements on the occurrence of obligatory exercise in young adults. Another aim was to explore and present psychometric characteristics and factor structure of the Croatian version of The Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire (OEQ). Methods: The study included 124 kinesiology students and 109 recreational exercisers (107 males and 126 females) in early adulthood engaged in some kind of physical activity. The participants provided information about sociodemographic characteristics and completed The Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire. Results: Analysis of the factor structure of the Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire revealed three factors: exercise frequency and commitment, exercise preoccupation and intensity, and exercise emotionality. Obtained findings correspond to the previous modified and reduced versions of the instrument. The results of the research indicate that male participants and kinesiology students exercise more often and are more committed than females and recreational exercisers. Participants using vitamin and nutritional supplements exercise more often, are more committed and more preoccupied and exercise more intensely than those who are not using any supplements. Likewise, male students using vitamin and nutritional supplements show the highest levels of exercise emotionality. Conclusion: The results suggest that the male gender, kinesiology students, and those who use the supplements may be riskier for obligatory exercise development.
Pengembangan Panduan Praktikum Biologi pada Konsep Sistem Pencernaan untuk Mengembangkan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis
Authors: Mulyani Diana
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan panduan praktikum biologi untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa SMA kelas XI. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan mengacu pada model penelitian Borg and Gall yang dimodifikasi oleh sugiyono. Penelitian dilakukan di SMA Negeri 2 Kota Serang pada bulan Februari hingga Oktober 2021. Data diperoleh melalui penyebarkan angket kepada dua validator ahli materi, dua validator ahli media, dan 10 siswa SMA Negeri 2 Kota Serang. Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan skor senilai 85% dari segi materi dan 86% dari segi media yang keduanya mendapatkan kategori sangat layak. Uji respon siswa terhadap pengembangan panduan praktikum biologi pada konsep sistem pencernaan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis mendapatkan nilai sebesar 98,6% dengan kategori sangat layak. Hasil uji respons siswa menunjukkan produk panduan praktikum biologi pada konsep sistem pencernaan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis sangat layak untuk digunakan.
This research aimed to develop a biology practicum guide to develop critical thinking skills of high school students in class XI. This type of research used the Research and Development (R&D) method with reference to the Borg and Gall research model regulated by Sugiyono. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 2 Serang City from February to October 2021. Data were obtained through distributing questionnaires to two material expert validators, two media expert validators, and 10 students of Serang City 2 Senior High School. The results of the study got a score of 85% in terms of material and 86% in terms of media, both of which get a very decent category. The test of students’ responses to the development of a biology practicum guide on the concept of the digestive system to develop critical thinking skills got a score of 98.6% with a very decent category. The results of the student response test showed that the product of the biology practicum guide on the concept of the digestive system to develop critical thinking skills is very feasible to use.
NABI MUHAMMAD PRA DAN PASCA KENABIAN: PROSES PEMBENTUKAN PRIBADI LUHUR DAN KARAKTER AGUNG SANG RASUL
Authors: Badrut Tamam
Published: October 2022

Artikel ini mengkaji kehidupan Rasulullah pada masa pra kenabian dan pasca kenabian. Rasulullah sebagai manusia paling sempurna memiliki sifat dan karakter yang sempurna dalam setiap lini kehidupan. Dalam rumah tangga, Rasulullah menjadi suami dan ayah paling sempurna. Dalam kepemimpinan, Rasulullah merupakan pemimpin paling sempurna dan paling sukses sepanjang sejarah. Dengan menggunakan kajian pustaka serta metode analisis sejarah, artikel ini menguatkan temuan Hart bahwa Rasulullah dalam segala lini kehidupannya memiliki pengaruh yang besar. Juga mendukung pendapat Huda bahwa Rasulullah selain sebagai utusan Tuhan, tetapi dalam sikap pribadinya sangat menjunjung tenggang rasa. Dari hasil bacaan yang tertuang dalam artikel ini dapat diketahui bahwa seluruh perjalanan hidup rasulullah dari kecil hingga umur matang, 40 tahun seluruhnya menunjang untuk membentuk sifat dan karakter yang sempurna. Dalam makalah ini kehidupan Rasulullah terbagi menjadi dua fase; fase dari masa kanak-kanak hingga sebelum diangkat menjadi nabi. Fase kedua merupakan fase setelah diangkat menjadi nabi. Pada fase pertama merupakan fase proses pembentukan sifat dan karakter. Fase kedua merupakan fase matang di mana Rasulullah memulai dakwah sejak di Makkah hingga Madinah. Dari kajian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa seseorang akan mendapatkan kematangan berfikir dan kedewasaan setelah berumur empat puluh tahun. dan hal ini juga dapat didapatkan jika sebelum umur tersebut mendapatkan banyak terpaan dan pelajaran hidup. Meski Allah sangat kuasa atas segala-galanya, tetapi Allah selalu memiliki sunnah-sunnah dalam makhluknya.
ANALISA ASPEK MUNĀSABAH DALAM AL-QUR’AN: STUDI TERHADAP KITAB ȘAFWAH TAFĀSĪR KARYA MUḤAMMAD ‘ĀLĪ AL-ȘĀBŪNĪ (1930-2021 M)
Authors: Angga Marzuki
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara mendalam dan komperhensif konsep munāsabahterkait dengan pola dan pendekatan munāsabah antar ayat dalam satu surat yang digunakanMuhammad ‘Alī al-Ṣābūnī dalam menafsirkan surat al-Baqarah dalam karyanya Ṣafwah al-Tafāsīr.Untuk memaparkan itu, penulis menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis untuk menyajikan poladan pendekatan yang dibangun oleh ‘Alī al-Ṣābūnī dalam memaparkan munāsabah antar ayatdalam satu surat untuk menafsirkan ayat tersebut. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalahmunāsabah antar ayat dalam satu surat yang diuraikan ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnī, ia lebih menitik beratkanperhatiannya untuk menghasilkan munāsabah dari segi kandungan isi ayat, dengan menggunakanpendekatan analisa kandungan ayat. Hasil dari itu ia paparkan dengan sistematis, Yaitu, pertamamenemukan tema sentral dari ayat dan tema sentral berikutnya, kedua, menjelaskan dari temasentral tersebut. hasil dari analisa dPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara mendalam dan komperhensif konsep munāsabahterkait dengan pola dan pendekatan munāsabah antar ayat dalam satu surat yang digunakanMuhammad ‘Alī al-Ṣābūnī dalam menafsirkan surat al-Baqarah dalam karyanya Ṣafwah al-Tafāsīr.Untuk memaparkan itu, penulis menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis untuk menyajikan poladan pendekatan yang dibangun oleh ‘Alī al-Ṣābūnī dalam memaparkan munāsabah antar ayatdalam satu surat untuk menafsirkan ayat tersebut. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalahmunāsabah antar ayat dalam satu surat yang diuraikan ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnī, ia lebih menitik beratkanperhatiannya untuk menghasilkan munāsabah dari segi kandungan isi ayat, dengan menggunakanpendekatan analisa kandungan ayat. Hasil dari itu ia paparkan dengan sistematis, Yaitu, pertamamenemukan tema sentral dari ayat dan tema sentral berikutnya, kedua, menjelaskan dari temasentral tersebut. hasil dari analisa dari kandungan ayat, lalu ia menetapkan hubungan sesuaidengan tema sentral yang terkandung dalam ayat, dalam memaparkan munāsabah, ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnītidak terikat dengan jumlah ayat yang ia tafsirkan. tidak semua ayat yang ia tafsirkan terdapatmunāsabah di dalamnya. Riset ini sepakat dengan temuan Ahmad Said bahwa ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnīsangat memperhatikan unsur munasabah dalam menafsirkan ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an.ari kandungan ayat, lalu ia menetapkan hubungan sesuaidengan tema sentral yang terkandung dalam ayat, dalam memaparkan munāsabah, ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnītidak terikat dengan jumlah ayat yang ia tafsirkan. tidak semua ayat yang ia tafsirkan terdapatmunāsabah di dalamnya. Riset ini sepakat dengan temuan Ahmad Said bahwa ‘Alī al-Ṣabūnīsangat memperhatikan unsur munasabah dalam menafsirkan ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an.
MEMBELA INTEGRITAS SAHABAT TAFSIR KOMPARATIF KISAH TSA’LABAH IBN HATIB DALAM QS. AL-TAUBAH:75-78
Authors: Zia ul Haramein
Published: October 2022

Tersebar sebuah kisah populer di masyarakat Islam tentang Tsa’labah ibn Hatib, seorang sahabat Nabi yang menjadi kikir dan munafik saat doanya dikabulkan Allah. Tsa’labah dituduh sebagaisebab turunnya ayat 75 hingga 78 Surah al-Taubah. Kisah ini kerap dimuat di kitab-kitab tafsir dan beberapa kitab hadis. Banyak penulis tidak menanggapi sosok Tsa’labah, melainkan hanyameneruskan riwayat yang terlanjur menyebar. Padahal sahabat Nabi adalah generasi yang dipuji langsung oleh Allah dan rasul-Nya. Serta sosok Tsa’labah memiliki nama baik sebagai pejuangPerang Badr, yang telah dijamin surga oleh Nabi. Artikel singkat ini mencoba mengkritisi diamnya para penulis riwayat dan mengkaji kisah ini dari segi transmisi hikayatnya. Ternyata ditemukanfakta bahwa kisah ini tidaklah benar. Substansi tuduhan kisah ini tidak tepat ditujukan pada Tsa’labah, melainkan membicarakan status munafik secara keseluruhan. Selain itu, analisis inimencoba menyingkap secara sistematis status sahabat sebagai manusia biasa dan batasan keterjagaan kredibilitas mereka di hadapan syariat. Artikel ini juga berusaha membantah pendapatOuzon yang menempatkan para sahabat perawi hadis sebagai manusia biasa yang bisa saja berbuat dosa.
Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation and Oxidative Stress Parameters: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials
Authors: Sedaghat Alireza , Samadi Mohammad , Shirvani Hossein , Sepandi Mojtaba , Tahmasebi Worya
Published: October 2022

Background: Oxidative stress (OS) contributes to the development of some disorders, including malignancies, metabolic diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Objectives: The effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on OS parameters have been assessed through an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Sciences were used for article searching. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and its standard error were calculated using a random-effects DerSimonian and Laird model. All analyses were done using the STATA software version 16.0 (StataCorp, College Station, TX). Results: Based on twenty-five studies which remained to be incorporated in the meta-analysis, a statistically significant decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) (SMD -2.74; 95% CI -3.89, -1.58; I2 = 96.9%) as well as nitric oxide (NO) (SMD -5.16; 95% CI -7.98, 2.34; I2 = 92.5%) was associated with CoQ10 supplementation, and a significant increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) (SMD 3.40; 95% CI 1.98, 4.83; I2 = 97.4%) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (SMD 1.22; 95% CI 0.32, 2.12; I2 = 94.32%). Conclusions: The results showed no significant effect of CoQ10 supplementation on glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) activities, and glutathione (GSH) levels. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation significantly reduced MDA and NO concentrations and increased TAC and SOD activity.
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the Positive and Negative Symptoms and Emotion Regulation of Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Single-case Clinical Trial Study
Authors: Khakbaz Hamid , Khanjani Mohammad Saeed , Younesi Jalal , Khodaie Ardakani Mohammad Reza , Safi Mohammad Hadi , Hosseinzadeh Samaneh
Published: October 2022

Background: The literature suggests the increasing application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD). Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of ACT on the positive and negative symptoms and emotion regulation of patients with SSD. Methods: The experimental design of the current study was an AB (baseline and intervention phases) along with the follow-up phase, in addition to Treatment-As-Usual (TAU), ACT sessions were held for the participants. Among the 20 participants who had inclusion criteria to the study, five participant (three men and two women in the age range of 32 - 43 years) were randomly allocated to participate in the intervention through drawing and evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) in three phases of baseline, intervention, and follow-up. For data analysis, non-overlapping indices and Cohen's d effect size were measured, and visual diagrams were plotted for interpretation. Results: The present results showed that the effect sizes of psychotic symptoms in the first to fifth participants were 1.7, 1.9, 0.6, 4, and 1.4, respectively in the intervention phase relative to the baseline; the effect size was only large for the fourth participant. Also, the effect sizes of emotion regulation in the first to fifth participants were 0.8, 1.6, 1.5, 1.2, and 2.7, respectively; the effect size was only large for the fifth participant. Conclusions: The results of data analysis showed that ACT is effective in reducing psychotic symptoms and improving emotion regulation. The effect size of ACT was the largest for the fourth participant; medium for the first, second, and fifth participants; and small for the third participant.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Opportunistic Breast Cancer Screening Based on Mammography in Iran
Authors: Ebrahimi Azin , Arian Arvin , Akbari Sari Ali , Ahmadinejad Nasrin
Published: October 2022

Background: Although breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among Iranian women, its screening is opportunistic in Iran. The available guidelines for breast cancer screening are based on mammography. A screening modality should have adequate diagnostic accuracy and be widely available at reasonable cost. Although mammography is highly accessible in Iran, its accuracy has not been investigated. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of mammography in opportunistic screening regarding the current rate of patient attendance. Patients and Methods: A total of 491 women undergoing screening mammography were followed-up based on their medical records. They were divided into positive and negative screening groups, based on the breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) categories and approaches. To evaluate the disease status of positive cases, pathology reports were investigated, and negative cases were followed-up for stability over time. Results: In the study sample, sensitivity was estimated at 73.08% (95% CI: 55.21 - 88.93), specificity was estimated at 94.41% (95% CI: 91.91 - 96.32), and accuracy was 93.28% (95% CI: 90.69 - 95.33). These test accuracy indices were not significantly different between the groups regarding age, family history, breast density, and history of breast interventions. Conclusion: The test’s sensitivity or ability to detect a disease was relatively low in opportunistic screening; it was found to be similar to the results of studies of first time implementation of screeninng. In both settings, a test needs to diagnose both incident and prevalent cases. The overall accuracy of mammography was acceptable, even in opportunistic screening.
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of survivors of SARS-COV-2 infection: A descriptive study
Authors: Olavegogeascoechea Pablo A. , Gallardo Martinez Andres , Scapellato Jose L. , Federico Andrea
Published: October 2022

Introduction In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic for coronavirus 19. Typical symptoms were fever, cough, asthenia, dyspnea, and muscle pain. Pulmonary and central nervous system compromise presented challenging characteristics for healthcare physicians. The objectives of this study were to identify epidemiological and clinical characteristics of SARS-COV-2 infection survivors in a region of Argentina and to determine differences between gender, age groups, year of infection, and evolution time since diagnosis. Methods A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional observational study was carried out. A self-administered questionnaire was applied, which was available between August and December 2021. Results Among 1868 individuals included, the mean age was 39.4 ± 13.9 years, and 72.8% were female. Arterial hypertension was the most frequent comorbidity (11.7%). The majority were outpatients (81.9%). The most frequent presentation symptoms at all ages were asthenia (83.7%), fever (54.9%), headache (60.8%), anosmia (64.8%), ageusia (53.2%), cough (54.4%) and myalgias (53.7%). For the 18 to 29 years old age group, the most prevalent presentation symptoms were: headache (69.4%), anosmia (69.1%), ageusia (60.2%), odynophagia (45%), and rhinitis/nasal congestion (46.9%). In the 30 to 64 years old age group, there was a higher prevalence of myalgias (55.8%), arthralgias (41%), and concentration/memory disorder (28.3%). Male showed higher prevalence of fever (64.9% versus 51.1%; p < 0.001) and pneumonia (23.5% versus 13.4%; p < 0.001). After 12 weeks from diagnosis, 38.1% of patients persisted with asthenia, 23.6% with anosmia/dysosmia, and 21.2% with concentration/memory disorders. Conclusions Systemic symptoms were common to all age groups with coronavirus 19 disease; however, younger, and intermediate age groups presented a higher prevalence of central nervous system symptoms such as anosmia and cognitive disorders, respectively. Symptoms beyond 12 weeks of diagnosis reached slightly more than 10% of the participants.
Nominal and real wages in the Republic of Serbia 2001-2020
Authors: Radović-Stojanović Jelena , Đerić Jovana , Ljubojević Ratko
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper is to present, decompose and analyze time series of average gross and net nominal and real wages in the Republic of Serbia. The paper presents monthly time series of wages for the period from January 2001 to December 2020. Time time series of wages are seasonally adjusted using the software JDemetra +, ver. 2.1.0 and the X13-ARIMA program. Real gross and net wages were obtained by dividing the series of nominal average gross and net wages by the retail price index (until January 2009) and then by the consumer price index (since January 2009). It has been noticed that there are three periods in the movement of time series of wages. In the period before the Global Financial and Economic Crisis (2000-2008), nominal and real wages recorded a strong upward trend. In the post-crisis period, from 2009 to 2017, there was a slowdown in wage growth. In that period, nominal wages were rising, and as a consequence of inflation, real wages stagnated. In the third period, from 2018-2020, due to wage growth in the public sector and low and stable inflation rates, both nominal and real wages have been growing. The beginning of each of these three periods coincides with changes in the methodology of calculating the average wage, which affected the appearance and variability of time series of wages, and especially the seasonal component in the series.
Climate change as an environmental threat on the central plains of the Carpathian basin based on regional water balances
Authors: Quang Tran , Fehér Zsolt , Túri Norbert , Rakonczai János
Published: October 2022

Climate change is an essential environmental challenge nowadays. Its effects are already being felt in multiple ways. In the future, we will also have to adapt to its effects because of our farming and our daily lives. In our research, we assessed the climate sensitivity of the lowland areas of Hungary through the changes in landscapes and the changes in groundwater resources that have the greatest impact on agriculture, using data from more than half of a century. We have quantified that at the mid-territory level (5-10 thousand km2) the groundwater resources show up to 3-5 km3/year changes in both positive and negative directions due to climatic effects. This significantly exceeds the anthropogenic water uses (the total water use of Hungary is about 5 km3 per year), so the effect of climate is the determining factor in the changes of regional water resources. Future changes in water circulation were modelled using the MIKE-SHE model in two micro-regions in Hungary. We have found that already at the level of the small catchments presented in our study, the water shortage increases by hundreds of millions of m3 per year due to the expected increase in temperature (mainly due to the increase in evapotranspiration), which cannot be compensated by current water supply solutions. Model simulations have confirmed previous results showing that groundwater movements play a very important role even in lowland landscapes. Based on our research, we would like to draw the attention of decision-makers and agricultural experts to the fact that current methods (irrigation, regional water transfers) are not sufficient for successful adaptation to climate change. So, it is not the limited precipitation but the inappropriate agricultural practices that cause a real threat in a changing climate. Based on our research, we have made a proposal for the adaptation of agriculture to climate change.
Three centuries of dynamics in the lowland section, induced by human impact: A sociogeomorphic approach
Authors: Timofte Fabian , Urdea Petru
Published: October 2022

This study aims to analyze one of the most dynamic sections in the lower part of the Mureș River, Lipova-Arad sector. The geological and tectonic context influenced the shifts of the watercourse at both a regional scale and a local one. The channelization works have shortened the length of the channel by 1/3 of it. The flood events in the 70s and the mining activity have also influenced the evolution of the river in last decades. Accelerating the geomorphological processes, mostly after the great floods, have narrowed the channel by 35%, and have reduced the total islands surface by almost 80%. In this context, the Mureș River try to reach the dynamic equilibrium state had before the human interventions. Under the anthropic pressure the geomorphological processes have been accelerated and the landscape left behind in Lipova-Arad section, along the Mureș River suffered important changes.
Towards an understanding of the geographical background of plants invasion as a natural hazard: A case study in Hungary
Authors: Szilassi Péter , Visztra Georgina , Soóky Anna , Bátori Zoltán , Hábenczyus Alida , Frei Kata , Tölgyesi Csaba , Balogh Márton
Published: October 2022

Biological invasion is a worldwide phenomenon that can be considered a natural hazard. Protection against invasive plant species can only be successful if we know the anthropogenic factors that influence their occurrence, such as changes in land cover. In our study, we investigated the LUCAS based spatial distribution of five common invasive plant species (2015) and its connections with the recent (2012-2018) land CORINE based cover changes. The LUCAS points infected with this species are much closer to the CORINE land cover change polygons than the non-infected points. Our results suggest that the occurrence of Asclepias syriaca, Solidago spp, Ailanthus altissima and Robinia pseudoacacia is significantly dependent on whether land use has changed in the vicinity of LUCAS points infected with these species. Only the occurrence of Elaeagnus angustifolia does not show any correlation with changes in land cover.
Plot-level field monitoring with Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope data for examination of sewage sludge disposal impact
Authors: Kovács Ferenc , Ladányi Zsuzsanna
Published: October 2022

Agricultural use of sewage sludge is one of the means of sustainable environmental management. In order to monitor the short-term effects of sludge disposal a multi-year, high-resolution data collection was planned on arable land in south-eastern Hungary. Data acquisition was applied at the highest temporal and spatial resolution using Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope satellite imagery observing the vegetation period based on vegetation indices (EVI, NDVI) from 2016 to 2021. There were statistical differences in the case of sunflower and maize biomass productions but the spatial and statistical deviations between the affected and non-affected areas of sludge disposal were generally not significant. The sensitivity of EVI in the dense vegetation period and its applicability might be emphasized in a comparative analysis.
Periureteral endometriosis: A case report
Authors: Tofiloska Valentina , Dimitrov Goran , Jovčevski Saša , Džikova Elena , Georgievska Jadranka
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper is to present a rare case of periureteral endometriosis in an adult patient as well as to emphasize the importance of suspected urinary tract endometriosis and the important role of CT of the pelvis in making an accurate diagnosis of this rare disease. The authors present a rare case of periureteral endometriosis with symptoms primarily arising from ovarian endometriosis. The diagnosis of periureteral endometriosis was determined on the basis of CT of the small pelvis and abdomen.
Human rights and the social position of citizens in ancient Rome
Authors: Stefanović Nenad
Published: October 2022

The paper analyzes the status aspects of human rights during the period of existence of the Roman state. Considering the fact that it was the empire lasted for several centuries, the position of a human in it and his/ her rights changed. The modern understanding of human rights originates from the period of the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, when The School of Natural Law laid the foundations of the understanding of human, natural rights, which did not exist in that form during the ancient period. The primary social differentiation of the population in ancient Rome was based on a simple division of people into free ones and slaves. From this premise, they built the foundations of their rights as well as their social, legal and political positions. In theory, Roman history is chronologically divided into four periods: The period of Kings, The period of the Republic, the Principate and the Dominate. In those periods, the social structure differed significantly. The aim of this paper is to show the position of the population in each of these periods, their rights and mutual relationships. The Roman law represents the cradle of contemporary continental law, and the germ of human rights was "sown" exactly in that period, which, for this reason, deserves to be the subject of a deeper professional analysis.
The problem of synthesizing financial statements in reorganization during the bankruptcy process
Authors: Stojković Predrag , Kovačević Maja , Vladisavljević Radovan
Published: October 2022

The subject of the paper is solving the problems arising from the use of highly synthesized financial statements. The paper presents a model by which highly synthesized financial data can be used for the needs of reorganization in bankruptcy management. Financial and accounting data are frequently synthesized, i.e. organized in such a way that they largely hide the details of the business. The act of synthesis is needed in order a general picture of a company's business to be created. Financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements represent typical examples. In the paper, there are used several research methods to formulate the models for the efficient use of highly synthesized financial statements. The basic method used in the research was the case study method, then the modelling method, and, as an auxiliary method, there was used the documentation analysis method. The case study analyzed the main indicators being important for the bankruptcy. We analyzed six companies which were in the process of reorganization in bankruptcy, and the analysis identified common characteristics served as the starting points for the next method. The next method used was the modelling method. This method was a logical continuation of the previous method by which a new model was formulated. As a tool in modelling, there were used the block diagrams, which graphically showed all important elements and relations. The auxiliary method used was the documentation analysis method. It is a historical method and an integral part of the previous two methods. The aim of the paper is to increase the efficiency of the use of highly synthesized financial statements in bankruptcy management.
The geoeconomics of Kosovo and Metohija in the geopolitical pattern of the United States
Authors: Stošić Sanja , Živojinović Mića
Published: October 2022

Having in mind the number of countries that have recognized the independently proclaimed state of Kosovo, contrary to the principles of international law that does not recognize self-determination and secession, as well as those countries that have not recognized it, it can be concluded that the area of Kosovo and Metohija, as an integral part of the territory of the Republic of Serbia, has no status of an internationally recognized country. On the other hand, taking into account the natural resources in the area of the Kosovo-Metohija basin, especially mineral wealth, Kosovo and Metohija with its geoeconomic potential has not accidentally found itself in the global geopolitical pattern defined by the US. By aggression on the FRY, that is, the RS, NATO forces led by the US brought the area of Kosovo and Metohija under control in the form of a protectorate of the already instrumentalized UN. Namely, in line with Joseph Nye's theory of "hard and soft power", the Kosovo-Metohija region, or the southern Serbian province, was placed under "hard occupation", i.e. the patronage of NATO forces called KFOR. The "elasticity" of international law that characterizes political relations among the existing powers and power centres on a global scale produces a high level of mutual competition for resources, security and economic prestige, increasing the potential for escalating conflicts. Therefore, in addition to the increasingly pronounced security and crisis aspects, it is necessary to look at the geoeconomic and geopolitical place, importance and role of Kosovo and Metohija, as one of the currently greatest NATO bases in Europe and as an imperialist reflection of the US and/or a perspective expression of the RS.
The paper on the strategic communication on the Kosovo-Metohija security issue
Authors: Mitrović Miroslav
Published: October 2022

Strategic communication is an expression of the state soft power, which expresses its strategic commitments, supports the state influence on the international scene and enables a more favourable status in providing national interests. It is the subject of strategic studies of all developed countries that strive to achieve their interests in international relations. It also represents a systemic approach to crisis response, as well as support to managing crisis and conflicts. A synergistic approach to the accomplishment of national interests and support in crisis management and post-conflict relations is the basis of the idea of this paper. Its general framework is based on the analysis of the genesis of the Kosovo-Metohija conflict from the general historical, sociological and cultural basis of the relations between Serbs and Albanians in the territory of the southern Serbian province. Furthermore, the paper deals with the aspect of strategic communications within the Kosovo-Metohija security issue. The chronological overview shows the development of the conflict in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, as well as the key activities of strategic communication caused by those events. The examples of strategic communication that are key in defining the security situation in Kosovo and Metohija have been singled out. On the basis of the analysis of the state of the discussed problem, the preconditions that can be said to represent the basis for establishing the communication environment of the Kosovo-Metohija security issue are listed. In conclusion, a general framework of the strategic communication of the Kosovo-Metohija security issue is proposed, through an adapted media, public diplomatic, negotiation and representation strategy. Such a framework of strategic communication represents the basis of support for solving the Kosovo-Metohija security issue in accordance with the objective goals and national interests of the Republic of Serbia.