bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Results Management and Modernization of Local Governments, A Literary Review
Authors: López Lucidoro Millán , Llatas Flor Delicia Heredia
Published: June 2023

Results-based management has become an important tool for public management, whose main characteristic is to generate better public policies, based on efficient and effective methods of planning, budgeting, project management, monitoring and evaluation. The purpose of this study was to analyze results-based management and modernization of local governments. It was based on a qualitative approach, following a narrative theoretical perspective, under the criteria of origin, language and temporality of the bibliographic compilation. The main search engines such as Scielo, Latindex, Dialnet and Scopus were used to select 15 publications referring to the keywords related to management by results and modernization. Thus, concluding that implementing such management and modernization within local governments is essential to achieve the goals of each of the institutions, which contributes to improving quality, in addition to being efficient and effective in the execution of their work.
The Psychological Aspect in the Dialogue of Civilizations : Stereotypes and Effects
Authors: Obead Dr. Hassan Hameed , Ali Salman
Published: June 2023

The research paper deals with the subject of the psychological aspect in the dialogue of civilizations in terms of the types of personalities and their effects in a preface that regulates the search terms to define the psychological aspect and clarify what is meant by the dialogue of civilizations both linguistically and terminologically. Then, the researcher tackles two topics, the first is about the analysis of the psychological patterns of the interlocutors and the rules for dealing with them which subsume two requirements,  the first about the psychological patterns of the interlocutors and the second about the rules for dealing with these patterns in the civilized dialogue. The second topic, it deals with the psychological effects in the dialogue of civilizations, and there are two requirements under it as well. Thefirst concerns the negative effects, and the second the positive effects. The Research adopts the descriptive analytical approach and utilizes the topics of psychology in the practice of the dialogue of civilizations to synthesize and mix knowledge between two different fields of knowledge to establish a  construct capable of achieving cognitive integration between disciplines. Then the research paper reaches a number of conclusions, such as: The psychological patterns of interlocutors are numerous, including the nervous, the curious, the quarrelsome, and the quiet patterns. And among the rules for dealing with these patterns are: defining the psychological pattern, understanding the behavior, promoting spiritual nourishment and purity of faith, featuring discipline and psychological balance, and highlighting the need for guidance and psychological counseling.  As for the psychological effects in the dialogue of civilizations, they are divided into negative ones, such as introversion, avoidance of dialogues,   a sense of meaninglessness, the absence of goals, projecting interlocutors, and sabotaging dialogue. In contrast, the positive ones include: accepting difference, acceptance of dialogue, psychological exploration, self-review, emotional sharing, and continuous interaction. The paper recommends the need to activate the theory of psychology in the practice of the dialogues of civilizations, and to delve deeper into conducting research studies, especially the field ones to cover this topic, in order to be effective in the studies on the dialogue of civilizations.
Access to Finance and Sustainable Human Development: Does Institutional Quality Matters in Developing Countries?
Authors: Kamalu Kabiru , Ibrahim Wan Hakimah Binti Wan
Published: June 2023

Access to finance plays an important role in boosting economic activities, human capital development and access to health care, which promote human well-being. this study examines the heterogenous relationship between access to finance and sustainable human development in 21 developing countries, from 1996 to 2020. The study uses group-mean FMOLS and DOLS estimators with deterministic trend. The results show that the three proxies of access to finance promote sustainable human development in developing countries, but the effect of number of ATMs per 100,000 people is higher than that of number of commercial bank branches and domestic credit to private sector. The results also show that institutional quality matters as it enhances the positive effect of access to finance on sustainable human development for all the three proxies of access to finance. Government spending, Institutional quality and FDI found to promote sustainable human development in the long run. To promote sustainable human development, policymakers should pursue policies, programs and incentives that motivate commercial banks to establishes more branches and ATMs not only in urban centres but also in villages and remote locations.
Metallurgical aspect of a joint made of Inconel 718 and CuCrZr brazed with Ag-Cu eutectic filler
Authors: Scherillo Fabio , el Hassanin Andrea , Squillace Antonino
Published: June 2023

The realization of bimetallic structures is one of the major challenges of manufacturing industry, to this aim different technologies are employed, among these vacuum brazing presents some advantages: this technology, in fact, is relatively easy to use and the relative low temperature and low process time employed, avoid the formation of brittle intermetallics and thermally affected zones. An application of vacuum brazing technology is the realization of regenerative thrust chamber for rocket engines where cooling channels of CuCrZr are joined to Inconel 718 combustion chamber. In this work the critical metallurgical aspects occurring during brazing of Inconel 718 and CuCrZr using eutectic Ag-Cu filler are described in detail. These aspects include the formation of two distinct metallurgical zones inside the filler and an interdiffusion zone with Kirkendall porosity at the interface Inconel 718-Brazing Alloy. The analysis of fracture surface after tensile tests indicates that the interdiffusion zone is the weak point of the joint.
Comparing a 3-d printed hemispherical-head and Rankine-body probe shapes for very low speed flush air data system (FADS) measurements
Authors: A Whitmore Stephen , C Case Zheng Qi
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the feasibility of using Flush Air Data Sensing (FADS) System technology for air data measurements at the very low-airspeeds, where many Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operate. FADS is a non-intrusive alternative to pitot probes, where the vehicle nosecone, wing leading edge, or other aerodynamic surfaces are configured with multiple pressure-ports distributed along the windward face. Although FADS technology has been used for a variety of high-speed aircraft, FADS has never been applied to very low-airspeed flight regimes. This study reports on wind tunnel tests of two 3-D printed shapes: 1) a cylindrical body with a hemispherical head, and 2) a Rankine-Body. These body shapes can act as a vehicle analog to a wide range of three-dimensional shapes and account for both blunt leading edge and trailing after body flow characteristics. For this study the "probes" were printed with 5 pressure ports and the associated flow channels aligned at 0o, +22.5o and +45o direction-angles along the vertical centerlines of the models. Sensed pressure data were curve-fit, developing quasi-potential flow calibration models for each probe, with coefficients compiled as a function of geometric angle-of-attack and tunnel airspeed. The calibration models account for end-to-end systematic effects, including the mounting sting flow compression, up wash, and tunnel blockage. Using the derived calibration models and the sensed pressure data, the effective angles-of-attack were re-calculated using the well-known "Triples" algorithm. The associated airspeed and dynamic pressure are estimated from the sensed pressure data using non-linear regression. The resulting estimates are compared to the tunnel reference conditions. Generally, both probe shapes performed well, with the redundant 5-port arrangement allowing for significant noise rejection. Both probes achieved RMS airspeed errors of less than 5%, angle-of-attack errors less than 1 deg., and dynamic pressure errors of less than 12 pascals, across airspeeds ranging from 5 to 25 m/sec. The sensed Airdata measurements at the lowest airspeeds (5 m/sec), exhibited similar accuracy to those sensed at the highest airspeeds (25 m/sec), verifying the applicability of FADS technology to very low airspeed flight regimes.
Dietary interventions for dyslipidemia
Authors: Paula Cintra Isa de , Von der Heyle Maria Emília D , Cuppari Lilian , Saldanha Anita L R , Rocha Martinez Tania Leme da
Published: June 2023

The prerequisite for any diet is that it is nutritionally adequate, that is, it contains sufficient amounts of macro and micronutrients, in order to meet the recommendations. To do so, it must include a wide variety of foods. Fruits, vegetables and legumes (beans, peas) are good sources of vitamin A, C, folic acid, fiber and minerals. Cereals and derivatives (rice, flours, breads, etc.), especially whole grains, contain B vitamins, complex carbohydrates, fiber, as well as a small amount of protein and iron. Chicken, fish, beef and eggs are good sources of protein, iron and B vitamins. However, these last two food groups are also rich in saturated fats and cholesterol and therefore should be used in small amounts or in a modified form. More specifically, the following modifications should be considered: Total fat - The recommendation that total dietary fat should not exceed 30% of total calories has two goals, to facilitate the reduction in saturated fat intake and to promote weight reduction when necessary. In this article the focus is mainly on diet interventions and lipoprotein metabolism as understood so far.
Chronic wounds and current treatments
Authors: Martinez Nathan , Bill Tawil
Published: June 2023

Wound healing is a natural phenomenon that repairs injured cell tissues in the body. The process occurs in four overlapping stages, but when interrupted it leads to a chronic wound. Factors that can cause chronic wounds are oxygen and infection from outside sources. Current treatments include standard cleaning and patching of the wound. Unique treatments are also available for more serious chronic wounds in the form of therapies, fibrin sealants, and skin grafts
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli isolated from poultry farms in the North Vietnam
Authors: Thi Thanh Huong Chu , Thi Ngoc Pham , Ha Thai Truong
Published: June 2023

Salmonella spp. and E. coli isolated from 515 samples collected from poultry farms at the north Vietnam. The results showed that the presence of E. coli in the poultry farm was 59.4%. The highest positive rate was fecal samples 78.0%; following by sewages samples (77.8%), poultry house floors swap samples (68.0%), drinking water (17.8%), tools samples (16.7%) and none of 45 food samples were E. coli positive isolation. In this study, 37 samples (7.2%) were Salmonella positive isolation including 10.0% fecal samples; 9.3% poultry house floors swap and 6.7% seweages samples. The E.coli isolates were highly resistant to tetracycline (85.3%), streptomycin (83.3%), ampicillin (61.8%), trimethoprim (56.9%) and nalidixic acid (55.9%). They were low resistant to ceftazidime (6.9%) and nitrofurantoin (12.7%). The other antibiotics such as norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin and gentamicin were resisted by E.coli isolates range from 15.7% to 32.4%. In our results, the Salmonella isolates were commonly resistant to streptomycin (89.2%), tetracycline (83.8%) and ampicillin (59.5%). Three antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and norfloxacin were resisted by the Salmonella isolates with the similar rates (21.6%). Salmonella isolates showed resistance to ceftazidime at the lowest rate (16.2%). Of the isolated trains, 65.7% of the E. coli and 62.2% of the Salmonella isolates showed multi-drug resistance. The data suggest that detection of resistance isolates from chicken, poultry environment, and humans need for one health consideration in the usage of antibiotics in the poultry industry.
Determining cut-off points of the DASS-21 scale for screening depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms during pregnancy
Authors: Barroso Perry Cassia Patricia , Barros da Cunha Ana Cristina
Published: June 2023

Pregnancy is a moment of vulnerability when physical and emotional changes can result in symptoms of anxiety, stress, or depression. Although negative emotional states represent risks for adverse outcomes for mother and baby, instruments for their early identification and prevention are scarce. The study aims to examine the validity of the DASS-21 scale among pregnant Brazilian women and determine an optimal cut-off point for screening anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy. Receiver Operating Characteristic curve analysis was conducted with data collected from 378 women that answered the DASS-21, and the BDI, BAI, and LSSI as gold standard measurements. Area Under the Curve, sensitivity and specificity were analyzed for each trimester of gestation to suggest clinical cut-off points. All AUC values were higher than 0.80, and the sensitivity and specificity indexes were between 74.36 and 51.65, respectively. These findings suggest that the DASS-21 is a viable measure of screening among pregnant women
Sensory evaluation of Zingiber Officinale and Tinospora Cordifolia mix powder with enhanced synergetic antioxidant efficacy by fuzzy logic and general mathematical formula
Authors: Sahu Chandan Kumar , Kumar Rakesh , Balan Angitha , Bayineni Venkata Krishna , CH Someswararao , Kadeppagari Ravi Kumar
Published: June 2023

The Zingiber officinale (ginger) and Tinospora cordifolia (giloy) are rich sources of antioxidant compounds and have been used for several decades to improve human health with relatively low side effects. The present research attempted to carry out the sensory and antioxidant activity evaluation of dried mixed paste powder of Z. officinale and T. cordifolia by establishing fuzzy logic, the newly proposed General Mathematical Formula (GMF) and the radical scavenging assay. Antioxidant activity was higher in the powder obtained in combinatorial process than the powders obtained in the separate processing of ginger or giloy. The sample containing powder, sugar and salt at 5, 5 and 1 % were more acceptable (good) and attributes generally fell under ‘important’ by both methods. Fuzzy logic and GMF results were matched perfectly for the category of samples, and quality attributes in general, and GMF method is simple and accurate for sensory evaluation.
Ramifications of Covid-19 pandemic mitigation measures on sexual reproductive health services utilization among women and adolescent girls in Kenya
Authors: Kostrzynska Emily Bukachi , Mohammadnezhad Masoud , Mensah Hagan Victoria , Nwankwo Bilkisu , Garatsa Christopher
Published: June 2023

Background: Women and the adolescents girls in low-middle income countries continue to be the most vulnerable individuals in times of disasters such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with emphasis on their Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH); yet hardly many studies choose to identify gaps that could improve and bring about well-informed interventions during crisis that do not affect other essential services. Hence, this study aimed to identify the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic mitigation measures on access and utilization of sexual reproductive health services and its related SRH outcomes among women and female adolescents in Kenya. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to collate findings on the given study using 8 databases. Total of 1352 presumably pertinent publication were retrieved of which 20 studies met the study’s inclusion criteria which included studies with quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods study designs in full text and in English without duplicates. Using a data extraction table, thematic analysis was carried out to yield the study findings. Results: Two themes were identified including; service access related outcomes with the sub-themes of maternal health services and HIV/AIDS services and pandemic specific stressors with the sub-themes of Covid-19 mitigation stressors and socio-economic stressors. The findings implied that, women of reproductive age SRH access and utilization was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic’s mitigation responses with adverse SRH adverse health outcomes. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Covid-19 pandemic adversely affected sexual reproductive health services among women and female adolescents in Kenya. The given main findings indicated and recognized the existence of improper set policies and mitigative measures during crisis management, affecting essential services such as SRH.
The Christian orthodox concept of the person and Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimension of ‘feminity – masculinity’: reconsidering the foundations of cultural difference
Authors: Kleinhempel Ullrich R
Published: June 2023

Essay based on my presentation at the 1st International Conference on Ethics and Justice for a Sustainable World, co-organised by the University of Zululand, South Africa, and the University of Namibia. (Online: 8 –9 June 2023).
Reflexões sobre aprendizagem
Authors: Aguiar Giancarlo de França , Aguiar Bárbara de Cassia Xavier Cassins , Ciniello Ana Paula Delowski , Albini Fábio Luiz Pessoa , Nakagawa Monia Naomy
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho objetiva apresentar um evento denominado “Gincana PBL (Project Based Learning) de Criatividade do Instituto Federal do Paraná - IFPR. O evento anual faz parte de um projeto de pesquisa iniciado no ano de 2018, teve seu segundo evento realizado no ano de 2019 e, em 2020, teve que ser adiado por conta da Pandemia covid-19. O principal objetivo deste texto foi discutir, apresentar e, apontar através de resultados, a gincana como metodologia significativa de aprendizagem e motivação dos estudantes de ensino médio. A participação dos estudantes no evento e, particularmente nas provas, favorece o entendimento prático de teorias trabalhadas com exaustão em salas de aulas tradicionais desta instituição de ensino. Os estudantes têm retornado para as aulas mais determinados e reconhecem que o ensino teórico tem grande valor no momento do desenvolvimento de projetos físicos.
Perfil dos evadidos no ensino médio técnico integrado
Authors: De Lima Rafael Peter , Orsato Andréia , Da Cunha Myriam Siqueira , De Oliveira Vinicius Pereira , Fernandes Renata Knorr Ungaretti
Published: June 2023

Este artigo apresenta resultados parciais de pesquisa mais ampla, a qual tem como propósito analisar a evasão no ensino médio técnico integrado do câmpus Pelotas - Visconde da Graça, do Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense (IFSul/CaVG), entre 2015 e 2018. O tema é um desafio na educação, sobretudo na esfera pública, em diferentes níveis e modalidades. O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer o perfil dos evadidos, por meio de dados quantitativos, coletados no sistema de gestão/registro acadêmico. Nesse processo, verificou-se insuficiência de informações sobre os estudantes, o que se coloca como barreira para efetivo enfrentamento da questão. Nesse contexto, ressalta-se a necessidade de aprimorar procedimentos institucionais, garantindo maior atenção à coleta de dados sobre os estudantes.
Processo de trabalho em uma unidade de radiologia computadorizada:
Authors: Silva Jessica Santos , Portela Graciele Leão , Dourado Raisa Cavalcante , Coelho Julita Maria Freitas , De Oliveira Marcus Vinicius Linhares , Monção Mauricio Mitsuo
Published: June 2023

Trata-se de um relato de experiência, vivenciado durante o estágio supervisionado em uma unidade de radiologia computadorizada hospitalar. A experiência ocorreu em 2019, e os resultados evidenciaram componentes e aspectos do processo de trabalho empregados para obtenção dos exames radiográficos. Foi possível identificar ausência de algumas sinalizações, obter o mapeamento dos equipamentos e acessórios radiológicos nos ambientes, vivenciar o uso do Picture Archiving and Communication System, bem como, acompanhar a atuação profissional do tecnólogo em radiologia frente a gestão organizacional. Conclui-se que o estágio supervisionado foi uma experiência exitosa de aprendizagem em um processo de trabalho com boa utilização dos recursos disponíveis, que possibilitou também a identificação de fatores que podem comprometer a segurança e qualidade diagnóstica na unidade de radiologia computadorizada.
Estado do conhecimento da reforma do Ensino Médio, Lei 13.415/2017
Authors: Silva Juvania dos Santos Borges da , Ferreira Maria Aparecida dos Santos
Published: June 2023

Este artigo teve por objetivo apresentar um estado do conhecimento sobre as produções científicas que tratam da reforma do Ensino Médio, Lei 13.415/2017. Para a realização deste estudo foram selecionados artigos científicos publicados em duas bases de dados, a SCIELO e o Portal de Periódicos CAPES, no período de 24 a 26 de maio de 2021. Os resultados revelaram a preocupação dos autores em discutir no campo científico questões relacionadas ao novo Ensino Médio, numa perspectiva de questionar sobre sua efetividade e o que a reforma propõe diante de tantos problemas que essa etapa da Educação Básica enfrenta há tantos anos. Os autores também tecem críticas aos interesses políticos e econômicos contemplados nessa política pública e avaliam as disputas ideológicas presentes na Lei 13.415/2017.
Das Escolas de Aprendizes Artífices ao ensino técnico industrial (1909-1943)
Authors: Assis Sandra Maria de , Medeiros Neta Olivia Morais , Gonçalves Irlen Antonio
Published: June 2023

A proposição deste artigo decorre do interesse dos seus autores em apresentar uma problematização sobre o processo de constituição da política nacional para instituir a formação do técnico industrial. Para alcançar tal intento, partiu-se da constituição da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, em 1909, momento embrionário, com a criação das Escolas de Aprendizes Artífices, desdobrando-se em mudanças que alcançaram a sua transformação em Liceu Industrial até a implementação da Lei Orgânica do Ensino Industrial, 1942, quando foi esquadrinhada, de forma mais adensada, a política para formação do técnico industrial. As fontes utilizadas foram as Leis e Decretos dos anos de 1906 a 1942, além das pesquisas sobre a temática. Tais fontes foram analisadas a partir da inspiração do suporte teórico-metodológico da História da Educação.
Çevre Dostu Konaklama İşletmelerine Fazla Ücret Ödeme Eğiliminin Kuşaklara Göre Değişikliğinin İncelenmesi
Authors: AVŞAR Melahat , KARAKAŞ TANDOĞAN Gülnur
Published: June 2023

Günümüzde hızla büyüyen ve küresel bir sektör haline gelen turizm endüstrisi, oldukça önemli bir gelir kaynağıdır. Fakat bilinçsiz bir şekilde kullanıldığı zaman tarihi ve kültürel değerler ve doğal hayat başta olmak üzere çevreye oldukça ciddi zararlar verebilmektedir. Özellikle konaklama işletmelerinde ciddi bir tüketim söz konusu olduğundan otellerin daha inşaat aşamasından başlanarak her alanının çevreye duyarlı olacak şekilde inşa edilmesi, kullanılan malzemelerin ekolojik olması, atık ve kimyasal yönetiminin oldukça iyi yönetilmesi ve geri dönüşüme önem verilerek çevreye en az zarar verecek şekilde düzenlenmesi ve yönetilmesi gerekmektedir. Her geçen gün artan çevre sorunları ve bu sorunların insan hayatına etkileri, çevrenin önemi ve korunması gerektiği konusunda farkındalığı da artırmaktadır. Bu durumun sonucunda çevre konusunda bilinçli olan müşteriler, tercihlerini daha çevreye duyarlı ürün ve hizmetlerden yana kullanmaktadırlar. Bu çalışma ile konaklama işletmelerinin çevre imajı ve çevre uygulamaları ile turistlerin çevre bilincinin fazla ücret ödeme eğilimine etkisinin X, Y, Z kuşaklarına göre değişikliklerin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Muğla’da faaliyet gösteren ve çevreye duyarlı tesis (yeşil yıldız) belgesine sahip konaklama işletmelerinde konaklayan yerli ve yabancı turistlerden 2021 yılının Temmuz ve Ağustos aylarında veri toplanmıştır. Çevre bilinci, otelin çevre imajı ve çevre uygulamaları ve fazla ücret ödeme eğiliminin kuşaklar arasında anlamlı bir farklılık gösterip göstermediğinin belirlenmesi için yapılan tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) testi sonucunda kuşaklararası anlamlı bir farklılığın olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi sonucuna göre turistlerin çevre bilincinin, otelin çevre imajı ve çevre uygulamalarının turistlerin fazla ücret ödeme eğilimi üzerindeki etkisini açıklamada, X ve Y kuşağının anlamlı katkısının olduğu; fakat Z kuşağının anlamlı katkısının olmadığı ortaya çıkmıştır.
Evaluation of Apelin/APJ and Fibronectin Expression in Genitourinary Tumors: An Immunohistochemical Analysis
Authors: ŞAHİN Sevinç , AVCI Sema , ÇİÇEKDAĞI Işıl , GOLAL Ezgi
Published: June 2023

Background/Aims: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, making cancer research and the development of new treatment methods crucial. Bladder, endometrial, and prostate cancers are among the most prevalent forms of cancer. This study aimed to investigate the expression and distribution of endogenous apelin/APJ receptor and fibronectin in these genitourinary tumors and compare them to benign tissues to contribute new data to the literature.

Material and Method: Immunohistochemical methods were applied to 44 cases, including benign and malignant formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues of the endometrium, prostate, and bladder.

Results: The findings showed a significant increase in apelin, APJ, and fibronectin expression in endometrioid adenocarcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and prostatic adenocarcinoma compared to benign tissues. Moreover, the expression of these molecules had a direct correlation with each other in these tumors. However, in prostatic adenocarcinoma and endometrioid adenocarcinoma, as the tumor grade increased, the expression of these molecules decreased.

Conclusions: This is the first study to examine the co-expression and distribution of endogenous apelin/APJ receptors and fibronectin in genitourinary tumors and compare them histologically with benign counterparts, to the best of our knowledge. This underscores the novelty and significance of our findings, providing a foundation for further exploration of the potential roles of these molecules in tumorigenesis and cancer therapies.
The Last 20 Years of Psychodrama in Turkish and International Academic Papers: A Document Analysis Study
Authors: SUMBAS Ezgi , ULUSOY Yağmur
Published: June 2023

Objective: This study aims to examine its distribution according to problem areas of the publications in which the effectiveness of psychodrama is examined between 2001 and 2021 in Turkish academic papers and international academic papers.

Method: In this study, document analysis, which is a qualitative data collection method, was used. A total of 48 publications were reached within the scope of this research. Content analysis was performed.

Results and Conclusions: It is noted that studies examining the effectiveness of psychodrama on psychological health in Turkish academic papers and international academic papers are at the forefront and that there is limited research on career development. It has been found that articles and thesis studies in Turkish academic papers mostly focus on the effect of psychodrama on psychological health, social skills, and interpersonal relations; while studies in international academic papers focus on its effect on psychopathology and psychological health. It is seen that the publications examining the effectiveness of psychodrama in Turkish academic papers and international academic papers are most frequently related to young adults, and least frequently related to children and middle-aged adults. When compared to its use as a method, it has been concluded that psychodrama is mostly used as a technique in publications in Turkish academic papers and international academic papers.
Development of Perceived Family Boundaries in Young Adults Scale
Authors: KURT Ali Ammar , UZUN N. Bilge
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to develop a relevant and reliable scale that aims to measure the family boundaries perceived by young individuals. A 64-item item pool was created by the researchers, and the content validity index was calculated on the items where opinions from 10 different experts were submitted. The application form, which reduced to 51 items after experts’ feedbacks, was applied to a total of 384 people and the observations obtained were analyzed by Explanatory Factor Analysis. EFA relieved that the scale has explained 43% of variance and has 3 subscales. The factors are named as "Freedom", "Rules" and "Privacy". The internal consistency coefficient was found .85. Internal consistency coefficients were obtained as .87 for the Freedom subscale, .78 for the Rules subscale, and .64 for the Privacy subscale. The scale was tested with Confirmatory Factor Analysis to confirm the structure it relieved. It has been found that CFA fit indices are within acceptable limits and the scale has convergent and divergent validity.
Correlations between weight perception and overt risk-taking among Canadian adolescents
Authors: Bartlett Sydney , Bataineh Jana , Thompson Wendy , Pickett William
Published: June 2023

Objective

Perceptions of body weight represent an important health issue for Canadian adolescents. While associations between weight perception and mental health concerns like eating disorder symptomatology are well established, there is need for more Canadian evidence about how weight perception is associated with overt risk-taking among adolescents, and further how such associations differ by biological sex.

Methods

We conducted a national analysis of grade 9–10 students participating in the 2017–2018 cycle of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in Canada. This analysis described contemporary patterns of alternate weight perception and then examined the strength and statistical significance of such associations by biological sex, with tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis use, binge drinking, fighting, and illicit drug use as outcomes. Behaviours were considered both individually and in combination. Analyses were descriptive and analytical, with regression models accounting for the nested and clustered nature of the sampling approach.

Results

Responses from 2135 males and 2519 females were available for a complete case series analysis. A total of 26% and 35% of males and females, respectively, perceived themselves as “too fat” while 20% and 9% identified as “too thin”. Females perceiving themselves as “too fat” reported higher likelihoods of engaging in individual and scaled indicators of overt risk-taking. Conversely, among males, alternate weight perception was associated with lower levels of such behaviours.

Conclusion

As males and females perceive and react to weight perception differently, clinical and health promotion strategies should be developed and uniquely targeted to groups of adolescents in regards to weight perception and risk-taking.
The relationship between glaucoma and dry eye illness as well as the function of preservatives in glaucoma drugs
Authors: Lakra Marianus Deepak , Kumari Puspa , Murmu Sarojini
Published: June 2023

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of xerophthalmia in individuals with glaucoma by administering a topical regimen of antiglaucoma medication containing timolol and dorzolamide and to determine the frequency of ocular surface abnormalities among individuals with glaucoma who are undergoing treatment with topical antiglaucoma medications.
Methods: The study included a total of 75 participants of both genders. A total of 50 ocular units from 25 subjects under medication with two or more antiglaucoma agents for a period of six months were subjected to examination.
Results: The study compared tear breakage time, Schirmer's test-1, and corneal staining score between the glaucoma cases and control groups. The mean values for tear breakage time were 9.44±2.76 seconds and 11.8±1.88 sec in the glaucoma and control group respectively (p=0.001). The mean values for Schirmer's test-1 were 7.63±2.64 mm and 12.86±1.93 mm in the glaucoma and control group respectively (p=0.001). The mean values for corneal staining score were 5.7±2.33 and 1.1±0.58 in the glaucoma and control group (p=0.001) respectively.
Conclusions: The prevalence of ocular surface disease and dry eye is higher among individuals undergoing antiglaucoma therapy. The application of glaucoma medication in the form of topical treatment has been associated with the development of dry eye syndrome and has been observed to affect the stability of the tear film.
Comparison of penetrating keratoplasty versus lamellar keratoplasty for macular corneal dystrophy: a retrospective study of a single-center experience
Authors: Albalawi Yara , Alfardan Fahad
Published: June 2023

Background: Although penetrating keratoplasty (PK) still remains the dominant form of transplantation for macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) patients, many studies evaluating these new forms of selective lamellar keratoplasty (LK) now suggest equivalent or better visual outcomes. This study aimed to explore the difference in outcomes and complications that follows each type of these operations.
Methods: A retrospective, single-center study was performed at King Abdulaziz medical city in 2022. The study included patients with a histological diagnosis of MCD who undergone either PK or LK. Data was collected from health records using a form that consisted of patient characteristic, type of operation and post-operative outcomes, including visual acuity, survival rate and complications.
Results: The study included a total of 54 eyes of patients who have MCD. A best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 0.5 or better was achieved in 82.5% of eyes of PK group and 42.9% of eyes of LK group. Graft survival rate was 90% (36 eyes) and 85.7% (12 eyes) in PK and LK groups respectively. Regarding complications, four PK eyes (10%) and one LK eye (7.1%) had high intraocular pressure, three PK eyes (7.5%) and one LK eye (7.1%) developed rejection, one PK eye (2.5%) developed recurrent epithelial erosion, and another one PK eye (2.5%) developed Traumatic epithelial laceration.
Conclusions: PK operations resulted in a better post-operative visual acuity compared to LK group. The graft survival rate was slightly better for the PK group. PK was associated with higher incidence of complications than LK group.
Os novos paradigmas da produção e as relações de gênero
Authors: Pereira Maria Zuleide Da Costa
Published: June 2023

Este estudo analisa de forma sucinta as diferenciações presentes no espaço da produção acerca da qualificação da força de trabalho masculina e feminina diante dos novos paradigmas da produção
Leitura e compreensão: uma visão sócio-interacionista e transacional
Authors: Edmundson Maria Verônica Andrade da Silveira
Published: June 2023

Este artigo contempla uma revisão teórica sobre os processos de leitura e compreensão de textos, por meio da qual fazemos uma retrospectiva dos modelos de leitura e expomos fatores cognitivos envolvidos na compreensão e estratégias de leitura. Este trabalho tem como objetivos: a) apresentar os modelos psicolingüísticos de leitura e os modelos das duas últimas décadas do séc. XX, tendo como base os modelos de Rudell e Unrau (1994) e Goodman (1994); b) elicitar os aspectos cognitivos que influenciam na compreensão de textos como o conhecimento lingüístico, o textual e o de mundo, bem como estratégias que tornam o aluno/leitor mais proficiente, promovendo sua autonomia na leitura.
Aglomerados urbanos
Authors: Furtado Raimundo Nonato Oliveira
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho estabelece as diferenciações perceptíveis, situadas na relação
meio ambiente-aglomerados urbanos, cujo teor de composição está alicerçado em teorias econômicas e aspectos jurídico-políticos do Estado, estabelecidos a partir da ruptura homem-natureza, numa ordem diferencial-reducionista revela os desequilíbrios da ação humana em relação ao próprio homem e à fixação de padrões comportamentais geram riscos a sobrevivência humana e da própria Terra.
Português instrumental: uma visão técnico-humanista
Authors: Silva Joseli Maria Da
Published: June 2023

Aplicação do português instrumental na perspectiva de uma gramática que perceba e utilize a funcionalidade da norma padrão vigente e satisfaça às exigências de formação de um profissional de nível superior, enquanto produtor de textos orais e escritos, visando não só à aquisição de conhecimentos técnicos, mas, e acima de tudo, a uma competência de perfil humanista e social, pré-requisito indispensável ao mundo do trabalho neste novo milênio.
Suicidal Ideation in South Korean: A Systematic Review
Authors: Been Seonjae , Byeon Haewon
Published: June 2023

Background: We systematically reviewed (evaluated methodological quality) meta-analysis studies on the suicidal ideation of South Koreans using a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews version 2 (AMSTAR-2) to present the ways for improving the quality of follow-up meta-analysis studies and suggest the direction of future studies.
Methods: We analyzed 11 meta-analysis studies based on AMSTAR-2 criteria by collecting documents related to suicidal thoughts using seven electronic databases (DBPia, Scholar, KISS, KCI, RISS, KoreaEmbase, and National Assembly Electronic Library) from Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 3, 2022.
Results: Among the 142 papers searched, we analyzed the final 11 selected studies. Not all analyzed meta-analysis studies conducted quality assessment and these studies omitted the list of excluded references and the adequacy of the literature search. Moreover, 54.5% of the analyzed studies (six out of eleven studies) did not present the effect of publication bias. Consequently, SOMETHING was critically low due to omissions in critical domains.
Conclusion: In all 11 studies analyzed, 2 or more of 7 critical domains were omitted, and the quality level was confirmed to be critically low. Therefore, future meta-analysis studies on suicidal ideation will have to include quality assessment and improve the quality of meta-analysis, such as testing bias effects.
A Comparison of the National Cervical Cancer Policies in Six Developing Countries with the World Health Organization Recommendations: A Narrative Review
Authors: Maisara Amir Siti , Idris Idayu Badilla , Mohd Said Zakiah , Yusoff Hanizah Mohd , Abdul Manaf Mohd Rizal
Published: June 2023

Background: This study reviewed cervical cancer policies implemented in developing countries that adhered to WHO standards. Despite long being known as a preventable disease, cervical cancer is still one of the leading causes of mortality among women. Nine out of ten cervical cancer deaths occurred in less-developed countries, suggesting that the preventive and control approaches in these countries might differ from those in developed nations.
Methods: Cervical cancer policies in six developing countries from each WHO region were selected while related data from the Cervical Cancer Country Profiles 2021 by WHO were retrieved for comparison.
Results: The cervical cancer policies that were included in this review were from Malaysia, Thailand, Iran, Kenya, Argentina, and Ukraine. According to the latest guidelines on the management of cervical cancers, WHO recommendations have been elaborated on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. A comparison of policies among these selected countries showed variation in each level of prevention. The cancer burden in each country was also found to determine the progression of cervical cancer prevention and policy controls in these countries.
Conclusion: This review emphasizes the dissimilarities of cervical cancer policies in six developing countries compared to recommendations by the WHO. Identifying these discrepancies could help policymakers in developing nations to recognize the pressing issues surrounding cervical cancer prevention and establish more effective prevention and control approaches.
Socio-Economic Characteristics and Risk Factors Affecting Domestic Violence in Montenegro: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Vuksanović-Stankovic Draginja , Radojevic Nemanja , Vukcevic Batric , Jovovic Andrea , Subramanian SV
Published: June 2023

Background: Domestic violence is defined as the combined pattern of physical, psychological, economic and/or sexual violence against a family member. Intimate partner violence is the most common form. We aimed to present the basic characteristics of the Montenegrin families and family members affected by domestic violence, with the intent to inform the global mosaic of differences related to cultural specificities.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using 323 cases judicially processed and officially judged according to Criminal Act from 2015-2017 in Montenegro. Socioeconomic characteristic were investigated followed by analysis of many variables.
Results: Demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, and other characteristics of the perpetrators and the victims, as well as characteristics of violent act with posible risk factors, are presented. The results of case-control analyisis of intimate-partner relationships are given, too.
Conclusion: A typical example of domestic violence in Montenegro shows an intimate couple with a violent male and a victimized female partner, living in a rented residence in the suburbs, with both partners in the fourth decade of their lives. The most frequent income level was poor, with half of the batterers and nearly three quarters of the victims unsatisfied with their marriage. The increased presence of such factors (both modifiable and unmodifiable) in the partiarchical families suffering from domestic violence should spark interest in public health and government authorities regarding domestic violence screening adapted for patriarchical societies.
KESALAHAN PENGGUNAAN AFIKSASI DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM: KAJIAN MORFOLOGIS
Authors: Agustina Nia , Mahsun Mahsun , Sukri Muhammad
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the inaccuracy of utilizing affixes on Instagram social media based on morphological investigations. This is a qualitative study based on normative norms derived from conventional Indonesian grammar. The data in this study are attached words that exhibit abnormalities in their use on the Instagram social media platform. This study’s data collection method includes observation, documentation, and notes. Furthermore, the data analysis method employs the intralingual equivalent method. Based on data analysis, this study’s findings reveal errors in afiixation process, including prefixation, suffixation, and confixation errors. On prefixation errors, there are prefix errors {m??-}, prefix errors {p??-}, prefix errors {p?r-}, prefix errors {b?r-}, and prefix errors {t?r-}. Then the problems in suffixatiion include faults in the suffixes errors {-in}, suffixes errors {-an}, suffixes errors {-kan}, and suffixes errors {-i}. Meanwhile, confixation errors were founded confix errors {k?-an} and confix errors {p??-an}.
EXPLORING TEACHERS’ CONCEPTIONS OF SPIRITUALITY AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ITS INTEGRATION INTO EFL CLASSROOMS IN PESANTREN-BASED MADRASAS
Authors: Rahman Kasyfur
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe madrasa English teachers? conceptions of spirituality and their perceptions on its integration into classroom at one of Islamic boarding schools in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. This study involved four teachers from each of the four educational units, Junior high school (male and female) and Senior high school (male and female). Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with the four teachers and through the analysis of teaching documents. The findings orchestrate that spirituality, as conceptualized by these teachers, is centered upon divinity thus establishing a transcendental bond in which God?s role is related to all matters including their personal being and becoming as well as their connectedness with other humans and nature. This is seemingly in contrary with contemporary western account that narrows down the role of religiousity on spirituality. Additionally, through thematic analysis, four major themes related to their perceptions of integrating sprituality into classroom were obtained, namely the important role of spirituality in English language teaching, the potential for integration into learning, challenges in integrating and the integration models. All teachers considered that Islamic spirituality plays a central role, especially in learning and teaching activities, and can be integrated through classroom instructional activities and teaching materials such as greeting and praying, using Islamic nuanced media, and teaching texts with the theme of Islamic figures. This is supported by the core competence elements contained in the learning syllabus about the practice of religious teachings. However, the teachers also revealed the various challenges in carrying out the integration in question, including students' comprehension, difficulty in exemplifying the connection between spiritual values and existing teaching materials, and teacher qualifications.
USLUB AT TASYKHISH FI AL QUR’AN AL KARIM WA ATSARUHU FI AL MUJTAMA’ AL ISLAMY
Authors: Sa'i Muhammad
Published: June 2023

One of the characteristics of the Qur’an is its skill in articulating speech, which made eloquent Arabs prostrate themselves to its eloquence. This noble book was revealed in stunning ways that touch the Arabs' being, capture their hearts and entertain their minds. This message is intended to reveal the secrets of the Qur’an and its hidden purposes in diagnosing the meanings of the abstract and inanimate objects of great bodies. The main question of this research is why does God personify abstract meanings and inanimate objects in the Qur’an? Did he achieve the ultimate purpose of this book, the religious purpose? And in the method of analysis, it is a qualitative descriptive method that comes from the depth of reflection and contemplation. The results of this study are: 1) The Qur’an has attained the highest level of eloquence and rhetoric, and its diagnosis of abstract and natural meanings, in order to stimulate conscience and emotion and awaken the mind and heart to reflect and contemplate. economic, political and others. Rather, he called for a new opinion and a new presentation that suits the era and the need to absorb the problems of contemporary man through his eloquent style.
ZChicken as a mustahik economic empowerment program by BAZNAS: A qualitative analysis
Authors: Fatchurrohman M , Asifa Silvy Meilaeni
Published: June 2023

IntroductionBAZNAS has launched numerous economic empowerment programs for mustahik. One of the programs that has been introduced is ZChicken, which focuses on the sale of crispy fried chicken. However, there is still a limited amount of research available on ZChicken.ObjectivesThis study aims to analyze ZChicken as an economic empowerment program for mustahik from various perspectives, including its development, the need for halal certification, and the achievements obtained.MethodThis study employed a qualitative approach to analyze the ZChicken program as an economic empowerment initiative for the mustahik by BAZNAS. The research methodology employed in this study involved conducting a content analysis of ZChicken-related materials on the BAZNAS website as well as other news websites.ResultsThe result shows that BAZNAS introduced the ZChicken as an empowerment program in the culinary sector that revolves around a fried chicken franchise concept. ZChicken has been received well in the society, has been certified halal, and has its own brand.ImplicationsBAZNAS needs to maintain quality program in ZChicken to ensure trust among muzakki and the society. ZChicken should maintain its halal and brand certification by monitoring and supervision from BAZNAS.Originality/NoveltyThis study provides insights on how ZChicken as an economic empowerment program from BAZNAS has grown to be a successful force for empowering mustahik in many locations.