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A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Local Infiltration of Sodium Bicarbonate Buffered Local Anesthesia with Epinephrine Vs Non-Buffered La with Epinephrine: A Clinical Study
Authors: Chandra Amruta , A. Khalid , M. Ramank , P. Vivek , . Pooja
Published: November 2024

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of local infiltration of sodium bicarbonate buffered local anaesthesia with epinephrine vs non- buffered local anaesthesia with epinephrine.  Method: Patients having periapical infection in the maxillary anterior and premolar region were selected for the study. A total of 50 patients were included in the study. In group A, 8.4% sodium bicarbonate buffered 2% Lignocaine with 1:80,000 adrenaline was used for local infiltration for extraction. In group B, 2% Lignocaine with 1:80,000 adrenaline (non-buffered) was used for local infiltration for extraction. The onset of anesthesia, was compared between group A and group B. Data was tabulated and statistical analysis was carried out using paired t-test.  Result: The inter-group difference in onset of anesthesia,was assessed using paired t-test and highly significant difference was found between group A and group B (p≤0.05).  Conclusion: Significant improvement seen in onset of anesthesia and duration of anesthesia.
Quantum Cryptography and Blockchain-Based Social Media Platforms as a Dual Approach to Securing Financial Transactions in CBDCs and Combating Misinformation in U.S. Elections
Authors: Akin Ajayi Adeshina , Emmanuel Igba , Dorcas Soyele Adesola , Onma Enyejo Joy
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the integration of quantum cryptography and blockchain technology to address two pressing challenges: securing financial transactions in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and combating the spread of misinformation during U.S. elections through decentralized social media platforms. As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption methods may become obsolete, posing significant risks to digital financial systems. Quantum cryptography, with its quantum-resistant algorithms, offers enhanced protection for CBDC transactions, ensuring long-term security and privacy. Simultaneously, blockchain-based social media platforms provide a decentralized structure that can prevent the dissemination of false information by ensuring transparency and authenticity through cryptographic verification and consensus mechanisms. These platforms also facilitate decentralized identity management, empowering users to verify content without relying on centralized authorities. By combining quantum cryptography’s secure framework with blockchain’s decentralized transparency, this dual approach creates a more secure digital ecosystem that not only safeguards financial transactions but also strengthens democratic processes. The paper further addresses the regulatory and technical challenges associated with implementing these technologies and their potential to shape a more secure, transparent, and accountable future.
Trends in Location of Death for Individuals With Primary Bone Tumors in the United States
Authors: Jain Bhav , Sekhar Tejas C. , Rudisill Samuel S. , Hammond Alessandro , Jain Urvish , Deveza Lorenzo D. , Amen Troy B.
Published: November 2024

Background

Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with primary bone cancer, provision of high-quality end-of-life care concordant with patient preferences is critical. This study aimed to evaluate trends in use of dedicated end-of-life care settings and investigate sociodemographic disparities in location of death among individuals with primary bone cancer.

Materials and Methods

A retrospective, population-based review of patients who died of primary bone cancer-related causes was performed using the Underlying Cause of Death public use record from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) database for the years 2003 through 2019. A total of 24,557 patients were included.

Results

Over the study period, the proportion of primary bone cancer-related deaths occurring at home and in hospice increased, whereas those occurring in hospital, nursing home, and outpatient medical facility/emergency department settings decreased. Several sociodemographic factors were found to be associated with location of death, including age, marital status, and level of education. Moreover, patients of racial and ethnic minority groups were at significantly lower risk of experiencing death at home or in outpatient medical facility/emergency department settings relative to a hospital compared with White patients.

Conclusion

Although rates of in-hospital death from primary bone cancer are decreasing, marked racial and ethnic disparities in use of dedicated end-of-life care settings exist. These gaps must be addressed to ensure all patients with primary bone cancer have equitable access to high-quality end-of-life care regardless of racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic status. [
Orthopedics
. 2025;48(1):44–50.]
A hybrid singular value thresholding algorithm with diagonal-modify for low-rank matrix recovery
Authors: Wen Ruiping , Zhang Liang , Pei Yalei
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a new hybrid singular value thresholding with diagonal-modify algorithm based on the augmented Lagrange multiplier (ALM) method was proposed for low-rank matrix recovery, in which only part singular values were treated by a hybrid threshold operator with diagonal-update, and which allowed the algorithm to make use of simple arithmetic operation and keep the computational cost of each iteration low. The new algorithm decreased the complexity of the singular value decomposition and shortened the computing time. The convergence of the new algorithm was discussed. Finally, numerical experiments shown that the new algorithm greatly improved the solving efficiency of a matrix recovery problem and saved the calculation cost, and its effect was obviously better than that of the other algorithms mentioned in experiments.
The Contours of Black Women’s “Historical Imagination”: An Interview with Shola Lynch
Authors: Scott Ellen , Lynch Shola
Published: November 2024

In this interview, professor Ellen Scott interviews professor Shola Lynch, the latter a key figure of contemporary documentary, whose work centers the lives and impact of Black women public figures. Lynch’s nuanced, archivally-saturated approach to her work creates films with the depth of academic history and the accessibility and visual and stylistic interest to bring a much wider audience to the table, no mean feat. Over the course of her career, Lynch has also developed an archivally driven image-based historiographic approach in her work that is singular and worthy of greater note within Media Studies, a discipline increasingly turning to images, rather than text, to explain images. In this discussion, Lynch and Scott focus on Lynch’s pathbreaking documentary Chisholm ‘72 (2004), a project in which she, out of nowhere, announced herself to the world as a filmmaker and storyteller to be reckoned with by treating an all-but ignored history Chisholm’s bid for the presidency. Lynch has consistently used her background in archival history as a launchpad for media production that is at once soulfully intimate and announces the importance of Black women to the foundations of American History.
Des digital wilds à la classe de langue – Perception des tâches ancrées dans la vie réelle par de (futurs) enseignants de langues
Authors: Ollivier Christian , Jeanneau Catherine , Révauger Guilène
Published: November 2024

Les résultats de la recherche sur la participation informelle d’apprenants de langues à des sites participatifs en ligne incitent les didacticiens et praticiens à s’interroger sur la possibilité de mettre à profit les occasions d’(inter)action sur ces sites dans le cadre formel de l’enseignement-apprentissage des langues. Cet article présente une voie pour cette transposition didactique et étudie la perception de (futurs) enseignants de langues inscrits en Master FLE et invités à réaliser deux « tâches ancrées dans la vie réelle », autrement dit des tâches à réaliser sur des sites participatifs ouverts dans le cadre des interactions sociales spécifiques de ces sites. Les résultats d’une analyse thématique de contenu des retours des étudiants font ressortir que ceux-ci identifient plus de bénéfices que d’obstacles. Ainsi, plusieurs atouts que la recherche a fait ressortir dans des études sur les participations informelles apparaissent dans les perceptions des étudiants (prise en compte de la dimension socio-interactionnelle, sentiment d’utilité, motivation, etc.). Les étudiants notent également certaines difficultés, toutefois non rédhibitoires, et soulignent la nécessité pour l’enseignant de chercher des réponses à celles-ci et de proposer un accompagnement aux apprenants qui leur permettrait d’apprivoiser les digital wilds, ces grands espaces en ligne qui peuvent paraitre intimidants.
Creating new learning environments in virtual reality: Perceptions of English student-teachers
Authors: Privas-Bréauté Virginie
Published: November 2024

This article focuses on pre- and in-service English teachers’ perceptions of the educational potential of virtual reality (VR). We consider VR as an educational device inscribed in embodied cognition theories and enhancing learners’ engagement and motivation through immersion and sensory-motor agency in teaching/learning situations. After pedagogical experiments with master’s degree students in English teaching/learning, the latter were asked to share their perceptions of VR in the context of language education. The data includes responses to pre- and post-intervention questionnaires as well as photos and videos taken during the trials of VR headsets and will shed light on the progress that still needs to be made if VR is used in language education.
Confinement humanitaire. Ethnographies d’un paradoxe
Authors: Di Cecco Simone , Miramond Estelle
Published: November 2024

Le confinement humanitaire fait référence à l’étude des lieux et des dynamiques qui limitent, modifient ou proscrivent certaines formes de mobilité ou d’immobilité des destinataires de l’action humanitaire. La mobilisation de ce concept permet de développer une approche plus compréhensive des modes de gouvernement humanitaire des mobilités, en articulant des échelles différentes et des dispositifs de pouvoir variés, de nature plus ou moins coercitive et diffuse. S’il englobe donc les structures d’enfermement où les restrictions de mouvement sont presque absolues, ce volume propose d’inscrire ces formes de rétention et de détention humanitaires au sein d’une typologie plus large et flexible, qui inclut également les centres d’accueil pour personnes demandeuses d’asile en Europe, les camps de réfugié·es du Sud global, les espaces frontaliers, les zones d’attente dans les aéroports, voire même certains espaces urbains de relégation.
Guerre ou révolution ? Lire le conflit soudanais par un retour sur les Comités de Résistance
Authors: Casciarri Barbara , Al-Ameen Al-Faki Aroob , Al-Nour Shereen Ibrahim
Published: November 2024

Le Soudan a vécu une longue saison révolutionnaire qui commence en décembre 2018, obtient la chute du pouvoir islamiste en avril 2019 et continue après le coup d’État du 25 octobre 2021. Depuis le 15 avril 2023, les deux armées putschistes, auparavant alliées, s’affrontent dans un conflit extrêmement violent aux frais des populations civiles. La faible attention portée sur ce conflit reste polarisée entre les images d’une énième guerre entre généraux africains assoiffés de pouvoir et celles d’une « catastrophe humanitaire » où l’exode des civils accroitrait les flux migratoires vers l’Europe. En contestant cette vision dominante, qui invisibilise le lien entre révolution et guerre, cet article centre la lecture du conflit soudanais sur l’action des Comités de Résistance (lijan al-mugawama), forme inédite d’organisation de la vie sociale et politique d’un processus de changement radical, pour réfléchir au caractère structurel de la guerre en contexte capitaliste.
Silent Guardians
Authors: Kakkar Mohit Kumar
Published: November 2024

Steganography, as used in digital communication and information technology, usually refers to the process of concealing data inside other files, including text, photos, audio, and video. The idea is to embed the concealed information so that, to those who are not expressly searching for it, they cannot discern it. Cybercriminals are still using the internet as a platform to spread malware, avoid detection, communicate, and exchange information. This work provides a thorough examination of the crucial role of steganography in cyber security by fusing historical context, technical details, and forward-looking viewpoints to give readers a comprehensive understanding of this quiet but potent defender of digital environments. In this chapter, the authors propose a steganography concept that is based on a genetic algorithm. This chapter examines ways to embed and extract concealed information in the digital domain, with a focus on the technological aspects of steganography.
The Role of Deep Learning Innovations With CNNs and GANs in Steganography
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Chowdhary Chiranji Lal
Published: November 2024

Steganography, the practice of concealing information within other non-secret data, has evolved significantly with the advent of digital technologies. Traditional methods often struggle with maintaining a balance between capacity, imperceptibility, and robustness. Recent advancements in deep learning offer promising enhancements to steganographic techniques, addressing these challenges more effectively. This chapter explores how deep learning approaches can enhance steganography, focusing on the utilization of neural networks for embedding and extracting hidden information. Deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and generative adversarial networks (GANs), have shown superior capability in learning intricate patterns and representations. CNNs can be employed to optimize the feature selection process, ensuring that hidden information is embedded in less noticeable regions of the cover media, thereby improving imperceptibility.
Comprehensive Analysis Using Probabilistic Linguistic Group Decision-Making and MEREC Technique With Sustainable Development Evaluation in Higher Education
Authors: Peng Dan
Published: November 2024

University administrators should organize and coordinate various affairs, scientifically utilize resources such as budget, teaching equipment, and faculty, continuously improve teaching quality, and ensure the sustainable development of educational management. The sustainable development evaluation in higher education management is a multiple-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem. Recently, the Exponential TODIM (ExpTODIM) and PROMETHEE technique was employed to put forward the MAGDM issues. The probabilistic linguistic term sets (PLTSs) are employed as a technique for characterizing uncertain information during the sustainable development evaluation in higher education management. In this paper, the probabilistic linguistic ExpTODIM-MABAC (PL-ExpTODIM-MABAC) technique is constructed to put forward the MAGDM under PLTSs. The MEREC technique is employed to obtain the weight values under PLTSs. Finally, a numerical example for sustainable development evaluation in higher education management is put forward to validate the ExpTODIM-MABAC technique.
The Mediating Effect of Knowledge Sharing and Usage on Human Resource Practices and Innovative Behavior
Authors: Sayegh Nadeen , Sayegh Niveen , Aad Samar , Karkoulian Silva
Published: November 2024

As work contexts dynamically evolve, enhancing managerial human resource practices (HRP) becomes crucial to foster employee innovative behavior (IB) while promoting positive knowledge usage (KU) and sharing (KS). This paper examines their latent ambidexterity resulting from HRP and strategies. After a thorough literature review, evidence of the relationship between HRP and IB is revealed, mediated by KS and KU. A quantitative questionnaire is designed, and data from Lebanon and the GCC region are analyzed using SPSS. Findings reveal a direct HRP-IB link with partial sequential mediation by KS and KU in the GCC. The effects of HRP and IB are significant with sequential mediations. This study offers insight into the HRP-IB correlation, emphasizing the mediating roles of KS and KU. It highlights the importance of effective HRP and the utilization of KS and KU in the organizational macroenvironment. Focusing on Lebanon's crisis and the GCC's prosperity, the study uniquely examines these variables' relationship, providing a comprehensive understanding of their dynamics in the workplace.
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Diastolic Function among HIV-1-Infected Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and its Relationship with CD4 Cell Count and Viral Load
Authors: Baba Musa Mohammed , Ayoola Yekeen Ayodele , Abdul Habu , Buba Faruk , Talle Mohammed Abdullahi , Goni Baba Waru , Mairari Fatime Garba
Published: November 2024

Context:

With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients live longer and therefore develop complications such as cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among HIV-infected patients ranges from 2.7% to 64%. Data on right ventricular diastolic function among HIV-infected patients in our region of northeastern Nigeria are lacking.

Aims:

We therefore assessed right ventricular diastolic function among HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-infected patients receiving HAART at the Federal Medical Centre Nguru, Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria. Tricuspid flow E/A ratio, right ventricular deceleration time, and tissue Doppler E/e’ waves were used to assess the right ventricular diastolic function.

Results:

One hundred and seven subjects were recruited into the study comprising 70 (65.4%) females and 37 (34.6%) males. The prevalence of right ventricular diastolic dysfunction is 12.15%. CD4 cell count correlated positively with right ventricular deceleration time and negatively with tricuspid E/A ratio. Viral load correlated positively with the tricuspid E/A ratio and negatively with the tricuspid E/e ratio and right ventricular deceleration time.

Conclusion:

Right ventricular diastolic dysfunction is not uncommon among HIV-infected patients in northeastern Nigeria; its prevalence was found to be 12.15%, and there was a significant positive correlation between right ventricular deceleration time and CD4 cell count and a significant negative correlation between right ventricular deceleration time and viral load, suggesting that lower CD4 cell count and higher viral load are associated with worsening right ventricular diastolic function.
Herbal Soap Formulation as Anti-Bacterial in the Context of Increasing the Community's Healthy Living Movement
Authors: Nuryati Anik , Setiawan Budi , Martsiningsih M. Atik
Published: November 2024

Plants have long been used by Indonesian communities for medicinal purposes, including herbal soaps. The number of herbal soap producers has increased, offering various types made from natural ingredients such as lemongrass, clove, and cinnamon. However, the concentration of essential oils in herbal soaps can vary significantly across brands. This study aimed to formulate an herbal soap as an antibacterial agent by determining the minimum concentration of essential oils (clove, cinnamon, and lemongrass) needed to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The research employed a Post-test Only Control Group Design and was conducted at the Microbiology Laboratory of Health Analysts in Yogyakarta from January to October 2020. The study tested essential oils at concentrations of 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0%. The inhibition zones were measured to evaluate effectiveness. Results showed that the inhibition zones for lemongrass oil at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2% against Pseudomonas aeruginosa were 6.85, 7.61, 7.89, and 8.92 mm, respectively. Cinnamon oil exhibited larger inhibition zones against both Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Clove oil had less antibacterial effectiveness compared to cinnamon. Cinnamon oil at 2.00% concentration was very effective against Staphylococcus epidermidis, while 1.50% concentration was adequate for Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Cutler Beard Procedure for Bilateral Upper Eyelid Coloboma in Charge’s Syndrom: Surgical Outcome
Authors: Aulia Nur , Pagarra Halimah , Amir Suliati P. , Pratiwi A. , Akib Marliyanti N.
Published: November 2024

Ocular coloboma is one of the anomalies that commonly seen in CHARGE syndrome. This syndrome is an autosomal dominant malformation which includes six major features: coloboma, heart defect, atresia of the choanae, retarded growth and development delay, genital hypoplasia, ear anomalies. Cutler-Beard procedure is one of the major technic when a total or near total upper eyelid is missing. To report the surgical outcome in bilateral upper eyelid coloboma in CHARGE syndrome patient after Cutler Beard’s procedure. A 8 month-old boy presented to the hospital with bilateral upper eyelid coloboma since birth. Other clinical manifestations including bilateral optic nerve coloboma, external ear anomalies, bilateral undecensus testis, growth and developmental delay, and CHARGE facies which were consistent with 2 and 4 major and minor diagnostic criteria. The patient underwent eyelid reconstruction by using Cutler Beard procedure in both of eyes. Cutler Beard procedure may be used as the primary reconstruction method in bilateral upper eyelid coloboma in CHARGE syndrome.
The Effect of Leadership and Management Training in Nursing BasedMedeline Leininger Theory Regarding the Implementation of Managerial Functions of Room Heads with Executives
Authors: Ta'dung Selvyana
Published: November 2024

This research identifies the characteristics of respondents and eval_uates the impact of training on the implementation of managerial functions at the Lukas Enembe Hospital - Central Memberamo. Findings show that the majority of respondents in the treatment group were women (70.0%) and the majority were under 30 years old or between 30-40 years old. In contrast, the control group was dominated by women (65.0%) and most were aged 30-40 years. In terms of work experience, the treatment group tended to have work experience of ≤5 years, while the control group had work experience of >5-10 years. The implementation of management functions in the treatment group showed a significant improvement after training, with a decrease in the poor and moderate categories, and an increase in the good category. Statistical analysis with Asymp.Sig value. 0.000 indicates a significant effect of training. Recommendations include the implementation of ongoing training with follow-up sessions, the use of relevant case studies, regular eval_uations, as well as the integration of Leininger's theory in the educational curriculum and collaboration between educational institutions and RSUD. Researchers are advised to choose an appropriate research design and conduct in-depth data analysis to eval_uate the impact of training in a statistically significant way.
The Effect of Topical 100% Sunflower Seed Oil (SSO) Extract on Trans Epidermal Water Loss (Tewl) and Skin PH Levels in a History of Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Megawati Yunitasari , Widayati Retno Indar , Malik Diah Adriani
Published: November 2024

The skin barrier function can be disturbed in various conditions, one of which is atopic dermatitis (AD). Efforts to improve the skin barrier can be done by using various types of moisturizers. Natural oil from sunflower seed oil (SSO) can be used as "skin barrier therapy" by reducing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin pH levels. A randomized single blind clinical trial with a two parallel group pre and post design was conducted on subjects with a history of AD who were treated at the Skin and Venereology Polyclinic at Sunan Kalijaga Hospital, Demak. Samples were randomized into 2 groups to receive 100% SSO or petrolatum as a control. TEWL and pH assessments were carried out at the beginning of the study and at week 4. Bathing habits and complaints about using moisturizers were also assessed. TEWL values ​​decreased in the SSO and petrolatum groups (-5.8±1.93 vs -6.1±9.08, p = 0.9). The pH value in AD patients also decreased after administration of SSO extract and petrolatum (-0.4±0.10 vs -0.2±0.75, p = 0.2). The decrease in TEWL and pH in both groups was not statistically significant. This may be related to differences in bathing habits and moisturizer use in the two groups. Most of the samples in the SSO group stated that they had no complaints regarding usage. The entire sample completed the study without any reports of allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. Administration of SSO extract was effective in reducing TEWL and pH in DA with the majority of samples stating that they had no complaints about use.
How Safety Knowledge and Work Environment Affect Workplace Accidents: Uncovering the Role of Safety Behaviors
Authors: Marcia Marcia , Kusumapradja Rokiah , Silviana Mustikawati Intan
Published: November 2024

Workplace accidents in hospitals can arise from human or environmental factors, highlighting the necessity of implementing Hospital Occupational Safety and Health (HOSH) measures. Preliminary study at X Hospital shows that work-related accidents persist, with the majority leading to physical injuries. This study aims to observe the impact of HOSH knowledge and the work environment on nurse workplace accidents, with safety behaviors serving as a mediating factor. The research utilizes a quantitative survey method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 123 nurses participated in the study. An analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted to assess the statistical impact. The findings indicate that improving Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) knowledge and enhancing the work environment can significantly reduce workplace accidents. The mediating role of safety behaviors further amplifies this effect. Both HOSH knowledge and the work environment have a positive significant impact on safety behaviors, while HOSH knowledge, the work environment, and safety behaviors each have a negative significant impact on workplace accidents
Pemilihan Lokasi TPA Regional untuk Kota Medan dan Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Hablum Muhammad David , Mulia Ahmad Perwira , Hasibuan Gina Cynthia R
Published: November 2024

The increase in the rate of development, population growth, and socio-economic activities has triggered an increase in waste generation, which is increasingly complex with conventional waste management that relies on collection, transportation, and disposal. This study aims to find a solution through three main stages: identification of waste conditions, preparation of a decision support system using the AHP Method, and analysis of the area with GIS application. The results of the study show that Limau Mungkur Village, STIM Hilir District, is considered the most appropriate location in the study area. Based on these results, the concept of selecting the criteria of Land Use, Hydrology, Groundwater Level Depth, Flood-prone Area, Settlement Distance, Zone Slope, Geology and Airport Distance became a determinant in the selection of location alternatives.
Aspectos textuais e narrativos em Nm 13
Authors: Agostini Fernandes Leonardo
Published: November 2024

No livro de Números foram combinadas tradições diferentes, mas o seu tema central está fundamentado em Nm 13,1–14,45: a) A morte dos filhos de Israel, que fizeram a experiência do êxodo do Egito e da aliança do Sinai; b) A posse de Canaã pela nova geração, isto é, dos que estavam abaixo de vinte anos ou que nasceram no deserto. Moisés, antes de morrer e de ser sucedido por Josué (Dt 34), renovou a aliança com o “novo Israel” (Dt 28,69–30,20), a fim de que essa geração, forjada no deserto, tivesse o conhecimento necessário e capaz de determinar o seu comportamento condizente com a vontade de YHWH em Canaã. Com base nessa percepção, o presente artigo, articulado em seis tópicos, ocupa-se de Nm 13 e, fazendo uso de abordagens diacrônicas e sincrônicas, pretende elucidar singularidades e intercessões desse capítulo com outras partes do livro de Números, bem como, sob certos aspectos, com os demais livros da Tôrâ. Espera-se, além disso, oferecer uma contribuição para o avanço das pesquisas exegético-teológicas sobre o tema do dom/conquista da terra de Canaã, favorecendo, um pouco mais, o interesse pela leitura e estudo do livro de Números.
Ziauddin Sardar: Membangun Epistemologi Islam
Authors: Ihsan M. Taufik
Published: November 2024

The lag behind Muslims from the West led to the emergence of the idea of the Islamization of science, which was initiated by one of them, al-Faruqi. However, this idea received criticism from Ziauddin Sardar. This criticism gave rise to the idea of "Building Epistemology". Therefore, this paper aims to discuss this idea. The problems in this paper are studied using a Literature Review approach. The literature used comes from journal articles that are relevant to the study of the ideas of Building Islamic Epistemology put forward by Ziauddin Sardar. Based on the discussion, it can be concluded that what al-Faruqi offered through efforts to instill Islamic values into science which is formed by western paradigms, concepts, ideologies and perceptions is wrong and has more potential to cause the Westernization of Islam than Islamization.
Compensated advanced chronic liver disease in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: association with cardiometabolic factors
Authors: Gomonova V. P. , Raikhelson K. L. , Pazenko E. V. , Prashnova M. K. , Lapin S. V. , Nazarov V. D. , Sidorenko D. V.
Published: November 2024

Aim. Тo study cardiometabolic factors and the PNPLA3 I148M (rs738409 C>G) gene polymorphism in association with the compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Materials and methods. А retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. The total of 108 patients with MASLD (33 men and 75 women aged 28 to 89 years) involved were divided into two groups based on results of transient elastography: group 1 – with the presence of cACLD (liver stiffness ≥ 8.0 kPa) – 18 patients and group 2 – without cACLD (<8.0 kPa) – 90 patients. Cardiometabolic risk factors and the PNPLA3 I148M (rs738409 C>G) gene polymorphism were studied in both groups. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated, and a logistic regression model was constructed for the detection of cACLD.

Results. Compared to group 2, patients with cACLD had statistically significant higher prevalence of: arterial hypertension (p < 0.05), type 2 diabetes mellitus (p < 0.01), obesity (p < 0.05), dyslipidemia (p < 0.05), and PNPLA3 gene polymorphism (p < 0.05). The OR for cACLD in individuals with arterial hypertension was 5.58 (95% CI: 1.21–25.71; p < 0.05), with type 2 diabetes mellitus – 4.58 (95% CI: 1.59–13.21; p < 0.01), with obesity – 3.83 (95% CI: 1.17–12.52; p < 0.05), with dyslipidemia – 6.12 (95% CI: 1.33–28.20; p < 0.05), in the presence of a polymorphic variant of the PNPLA3 gene in a hetero or homozygous state – 3.9 (95% CI: 1.28–11.89; p < 0.05). The binary logistic regression model for detecting cACLD included type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and waist circumference. The area under the ROC curve was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.70–0.92), sensitivity was 72.2%, specificity was 74.4%, and accuracy was 84.3%.

Conclusion. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and waist circumference are the determining factors for the development of cACLD in patients with MASLD. The PNPLA3 I148M gene polymorphism does not play a leading role in the development of progressive MASLD in the study cohort.
Primary abdominal pregnancy with a viable fetus: clinical case of successful management
Authors: Donel S. , Lubis Munawar Adhar , Effendy Citra Utami
Published: November 2024

Abdominal pregnancy, occurring outside typical intrauterine locations, poses substantial risks to maternal health due to the potential for severe bleeding from placental detachment. Despite its rarity, accounting for 1–1.5% of ectopic pregnancies, its mortality rates are significantly higher, with maternal mortality ranging from 2% to 30%.

Case report. A 42-year-old woman, pregnant with her third pregnancy at 33 weeks, was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. All antenatal visits were performed without the use of ultrasound. Utilizing ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we diagnosed an abdominal pregnancy, revealing an extrauterine fetus and placenta, and clarified the location of the placenta, and the involvement of nearby structures. Prompt surgical intervention via laparotomy ensured successful delivery and maternal well-being. The male baby was born in good condition, and no congenital abnormalities were observed.

Discussion: Ultrasound remains the primary diagnostic tool, complemented by MRI for precise evaluation. Early diagnosis is paramount, emphasizing the need for improved clinical understanding and vigilance, with MRI serving as a valuable adjunct in uncertain cases. Early surgical intervention, guided by diagnostic imaging, improves outcomes, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of abdominal pregnancy.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan: A Philosophical Analysis of Its History, Current Role, and Objectives
Authors: Xoliyarova Mahbuba
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the philosophical, historical, and legal evolution of Uzbekistan's Prosecutor's Office, tracing its roots from ancient concepts of justice through Soviet influence to modern democratic ideals. Emphasising its dual role as a guardian of the law and a moral custodian, the study analyses the Office’s trajectory from a Soviet-era mechanism of control to an institution aligned with the democratic aspirations of an independent Uzbekistan. Through a comparative historical analysis, the research highlights significant stages of development, including the Soviet period's impact on judicial independence and subsequent post-independence reforms aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and alignment with democratic standards. Additionally, this paper discusses the Prosecutor's Office’s responsibilities in upholding the rule of law, enforcing public welfare, and fostering social trust. The findings suggest that Uzbekistan’s prosecutorial system has evolved uniquely, reflecting both the nation’s historical legacy and its commitment to global legal principles, thus positioning itself as a robust institution of democratic governance and societal welfare.
Meta-Comprehension and Reading Comprehension in Future Teachers: Implications for Educational Quality in the Context of the SDG
Authors: Mamani-Quispe Charo Lisbeth , Valero-Ancco Vidnay Noel , Condori-Lazarte Yeny Flora
Published: November 2024

Objective: Reading comprehension is a fundamental component to achieve quality education at all educational levels. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between metacomprehension strategies and reading comprehension in university students.
 
Theoretical framework: The research is based on the Metacognition Theory, the Construction-Integration Theory and the Transactional Reading Model, which highlight the importance of self-regulation and metacognition in the comprehension of complex academic texts.
 
Method: A quantitative approach and a cross-sectional correlational design were used, a sample of 138 students selected through stratified probability sampling of a population of 215 was studied. Data were collected with the Inventory of Strategies of Reading Metacomprehension and a reading comprehension test.
 
Results and discussion: The findings show that reading metacomprehension allows students to monitor and improve their comprehension of texts, applying effective corrective strategies. This skill is crucial for addressing dense texts, improving literal and inferential comprehension. The research showed that there is a relationship between metacomprehension strategies and the level of reading comprehension.
 
Research Implications: The results impact curricular planning and the development of teaching programs, suggesting the need for practices that promote meta-understanding to improve academic performance.
 
Originality: This research provides evidence on the relevance of meta-understanding in higher education, providing guidance for pedagogical practices that promote self-regulation and metacognition in university learning.
Analysis of The Impact of Factors Affecting the Recovery of Small and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam with the Goal of Sustainable Development in the Context of Economic Crisis
Authors: Quang Phung Duy , Tai Nguyen Cong , Quyen Hoang Nam , Anh Luu Thi Van , Chi Do My
Published: November 2024

Objective: The article analyzes the impact of various factors on the profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam amidst an economic crisis, using a dataset of Vietnamese SMEs from 2016 to 2018 across different provinces nationwide.
 
Method: Employing panel data regression techniques in two forms: Fixed Effects (FE) and Random Effects (RE) models to estimate the impact of factors on enterprise profitability.
 
Results and Discussion: Through estimating the two models on the article's dataset, the RE model shows that the coefficients of the explanatory variables in the model are statistically significant, whereas the FE model's coefficients are not. The estimation results from the RE model indicate that all variables including equity value, number of foreign workers, number of sectors the enterprise operates in the dummy variable for state support, average labour cost, and the dummy variable for the main operating sector of the enterprise affect the profitability of the enterprise. The RE model results suggest that the most significant factors impacting enterprise profitability are the business sector and state support. We need to have policies that create favorable conditions for businesses to achieve sustainable development goals (SDG).
 
Conclusions: Results from the estimated model show that the most important factors affecting business profits are the business sector and state support. The state and businesses need to take measures to innovate activities to help businesses develop sustainably during the economic crisis.
Construction of Smart Clothing Service System for the Health and Well-Being of the Aging Community in a Sustainable Society
Authors: Wenjin Hong , Tajuddin Rosita Mohd , Shariff Shaliza Mohd
Published: November 2024

Objective: The phenomenon of global aging is becoming more and more severe, and security services such as nursing and guardianship for the elderly have become the focus of social attention. According to the data released by the World Health Organization, by 2030, one out of every six people will be over 60 years old. By 2050, the world population will be 2.1 billion over 60 years old, and the number of people over 80 years old will reach 460 million. This paper aims to monitor the health and services of aging clothing intelligently for the health and well-being of the aging community in a sustainable society, starting from the physiological and psychological needs of the new elderly.
 
Theoretical Framework: In the age-appropriate smart clothing service system, the critical link is to construct the human-computer interaction mode of clothing and wearable devices, establish a design paradigm from single interaction to multi-interaction, and form a service terminal based on smart wearable.
 
Method: This paper designs an aging smart clothing design system using field research, questionnaires, interviews, etc., analyzes the aging smart wearable clothing evaluation system, and constructs aging smart clothing that meets the actual needs of health and well-being for the elderly in a sustainable society.
 
Results and Discussion: In this research, The results obtained sustainable design theories and methods combined with interdisciplinary research tools as the basis of data analysis from the aging intelligent clothing product design system, age-appropriate smart clothing service system, and age-appropriate smart clothing evaluation system.
 
Research Implications: Population aging has been the basic national condition of our country for quite a long time in the future, and "healthy aging" is a strategic measure put forward by the government around the intelligent care service system for the elderly, communities, and institutions. Important direction. Among them, how to build an age-appropriate smart wearable product service system has become the main development content. Therefore, its intelligence and synergistic combination with terminals such as communities, caregivers, and hospitals will become the trend of smart elderly care.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to Construct a systematic design of a new intelligent wearable clothing service system for the elderly, which is a great of significance for improving the service quality index of the health and well-being of the elderly. At the same time, it is of great value to expand and deepen the concept of sustainable design.
Exploring the Limits of Transgression and Violence within the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Authors: Katz Yaron
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Transgression and violence, when intertwined, challenge societal norms and provoke moral dilemmas within democratic frameworks. This is particularly evident in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a significant case study for this research. Transgression, breaking or exceeding societal norms, can manifest through civil disobedience or defiant behavior to challenge oppressive systems. Violence, conversely, refers to the deliberate use of physical force or authority to cause harm or destruction. The escalation from transgression to violence occurs when individuals or groups resort to aggression to restore order or assert power. This shift is particularly evident in protests or riots triggered by social injustices or political oppression. Such events can intensify due to radical democratic possibilities and the influence of technology. Digital platforms, with their crucial role in shaping public opinion, mobilizing individuals, and strengthening collective fears about social change, significantly contribute to the escalation of conflict. They also facilitate the production of panic and misinformation, complicating the landscape of public discourse and protest. In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, deep-rooted historical and political complexities mark the intersection of transgression and violence. Territorial disputes and competing national narratives drive both Israeli and Palestinian actions. Resistance to the Israeli occupation often involves transgressive acts such as protests or violent resistance, while Israeli security measures, perceived as transgressions by Palestinians, exacerbate tensions and contribute to ongoing violence.
Happiness Therapy and Emotion Regulation for Early Married Couples Facing Emotional Abuse in the Marelan Area
Authors: Afriani Miskah , Chairunnisa Milna , Saputri Mega
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Conflicts were Indonesia's most common causes of divorce in 2023, accounting for 251,828 instances, or 61.67% of total divorce cases. Emotional abuse is a significant problem that can affect any relationship, even young married. A research analysis discovered that counseling and therapies were beneficial in mitigating the detrimental impacts of emotional abuse. The aim of the study is happiness therapy and emotion regulation for early marriage couples. This study was a pre-experimental approach. The study's statistical population consisted of 8 couples selected as a sample by purposive and voluntary sampling. Then, the happiness therapy and emotional regulation therapy protocol by Seligman. The researcher implemented the therapy in three sessions of 60-90 minutes, Then, the approaches were performed in pairs for happiness therapy and emotional regulation therapy for each couple with a month follow-up. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The study's findings suggest that, on a qualitative level, the informants' pre-therapy emotions were melancholy because of the emotionally abusive home environments they frequently experienced. Several informants felt disheartened and helpless to change their circumstances. Behavioral improvements were noted concerning happiness and emotional regulation. These included modifications to behaviors related to relying on calmness, communicating happiness without expressing emotion, and viewing happiness as a marriage obligation. This study can conclude that as couples learn to navigate their relationship dynamics with empathy and understanding, create a resilient partnership capable of weathering challenges without resorting to harmful behaviors. By prioritizing happiness therapy principles, couples can cultivate a harmonious union characterized by mutual respect and love.
Impact of Salary and Recognition on Job Performance: A study of Nangarhar University Lecturers, Afghanistan
Authors:   Assistant Professors at Nangarhar University, Sahibzada Abdurrasheed , Shenwary Mohammad Jamal ,   Assistant Professors at Nangarhar University, faqeerzai Mansoor ,   Assistant Professors at Nangarhar University, Sahibzada Abdul Raqib ,   Assistant Professors at Nangarhar University
Published: November 2024

Organizations seek to gain a competitive advantage by applying different strategies in today’s competitive environment. Due to intense competitive pressure, organizations attempt to gain a competitive advantage using employee skills, abilities, and expertise. Organizations offer different kinds of incentives, like salary and recognition, to ensure proper utilization and increase employee performance. Satisfied employees become more dedicated, committed, and loyal to organizations than other employees without a proper incentive system. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of salary and recognition on the job performance of university lecturers at Nangarhar University, Afghanistan. The questionnaire method was adopted to collect data using Likert scales ranging from 1 to 5. Data were collected from 210 respondents and analyzed using SPSS version 27. The Pearson product-moment correlation was applied to determine the impact of salary and recognition on job performance. The result of the study showed that there is a significant correlation between salary and employee performance. In addition, it was also found that there was a significant correlation between recognition and employee performance.