bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors influencing the utilization of traditional birth attendants among childbearing women in Nigeria
Authors: Aturaka Samson Olusegun , Eric Yila , Sanni Olaniyi Felix , Olatunde Adesanmi Aremu , Aniekan Peter Theresa , Christiana Adeforiti Ebiyemi , Augusta Ozor Nneka , Modupe Abiola Agatha , Olubukola Popoola Temitope , Modupe Saidi Ireti
Published: December 2024

Background:

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal mortality rate globally, with Nigeria seeing approximately 234 maternal deaths/100,000 live births. Despite policies aimed at discouraging home deliveries by traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and promoting clinic-based births under skilled care, many women in Nigeria continue to give birth at home. This study explores why women opt for home deliveries and seek assistance from TBAs.

Materials and Methods:

A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 women of reproductive age (18–49 years) in a rural area of Ibadan North Local Government, Nigeria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 28.0. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors influencing the use of TBAs.

Results:

The study revealed that 72% of the women had utilized TBAs, often driven by family influence, fear of surgical interventions (69.4%), and the perceived spiritual benefits of prayer sessions (96.5%). Around 20% of the women reported complications during TBA-assisted deliveries, with common issues including bleeding and retained placenta.

Conclusion:

Sociodemographic factors, cultural norms, and access barriers strongly influence the utilization of TBAs among Nigerian childbearing women. Younger women and those influenced by family traditions, spiritual beliefs, and lower socioeconomic status are more likely to choose TBAs. Negative experiences with healthcare staff, fear of medical interventions, and crowded hospitals further contribute to this preference. Addressing these factors in healthcare policies could promote safer delivery practices and improve maternal health outcomes.
A case series of sinonasal mucormycosis and actinomycosis infection: a clinicopathological approach
Authors: Gupta Arushi , Khetrapal Shaan , Rana Safia , Jairajpuri Zeeba Shamim , Khan Sabina , Jetley Sujata , Monga Seema
Published: December 2024

Background:

Mucormycosis is a fast-progressing and life-threatening fungal infection caused by fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. It primarily affects individuals with weakened immune systems or diabetes mellitus (DM).

Case Reports:

This study includes eight patients aged from 24 to 68 years (six males and two females), all of whom presented to the ear, nose, and throat department with primary complaints of nasal obstruction. Histopathological evaluation of biopsies confirmed mucormycosis, revealing areas of necrosis. After appropriate treatment, all patients showed improvement.

Discussion:

Histopathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosing fungal infections like mucormycosis and actinomycosis. Hematoxylin and eosin staining typically shows necrotic tissue, a mix of acute and chronic inflammatory cells, and broad, nonseptate fungal hyphae.

Conclusion:

Mucormycosis is the third most common angioinvasive fungal infection and carries a high mortality rate. Successful management requires early diagnosis, aggressive surgical intervention, and timely antifungal therapy. Additionally, controlling underlying conditions, such as DM, is critical in both preventing and treating this serious infection. This case series underscores the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation and heightened clinical awareness when diagnosing and managing sinonasal infections in immunocompromised patients.
Chebyshev sets composed of subspaces in asymmetric normed spaces
Authors: Alimov Alexey Rostislavovich , Tsar'kov Igor' Germanovich
Published: December 2024

By definition, a Chebyshev set is a set of existence and uniqueness, that is,
any point has a unique best approximant from this set.
We study properties of Chebyshev sets composed of finitely or infinitely many planes (closed
affine subspaces, possibly degenerated to points).
We show that a finite union of planes is a Chebyshev set if and only if is a Chebyshev plane.
Under some conditions on a space or a set, we show that
a countable union of planes is never a Chebyshev set (unless this union is a Chebyshev plane itself).
As a corollary, we give the following partial answer to the
famous Efimov-Stechkin-Klee problem on convexity of Chebyshev sets: in Hilbert spaces
(and, more generally, in reflexive (CLUR)-spaces),
an at most countable union of planes is a Chebyshev set if and only if this set is
a Chebyshev plane. Results of this kind are obtained both in usual normed linear spaces and in spaces with
asymmetric norm.
Portable Controlled Contamination Area (CCA)
Authors:   AMS CACRC Commercial Aircraft Composite Repair Committee
Published: December 2024

This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) provides guidelines for the design of portable Controlled Contamination Areas (CCAs) that can provide localized environmental control when processing a repair at the airplane or in a hangar environment. The use of a portable CCA may result in a better quality repair.

The use of a portable CCA may assist in achieving the environmental requirements for bonded repairs specified in an approved repair procedure. This provides an option to accomplish a repair on nonremovable structure or difficult to remove components.
The role of flow cytometry in forensic investigation: a review
Authors: Kumar Sachil , Baggi Tulsidas R.
Published: December 2024

Flow cytometry is a laser-based technique that analyses single cells or particles suspended in a buffered salt-based solution. It has applications in multiple areas, including cancer biology, molecular biology, virology, immunology, and infectious disease monitoring. In forensic investigations, flow cytometry has been employed to analyse a variety of samples. Flow cytometry has indeed found significant applications in forensic science, particularly in determining the post-mortem interval (PMI), investigating sexual assault cases and analyzing ‘touch DNA’ for identifying perpetrators. This review is an overview of how flow cytometry has been utilized in these areas, based on studies from 1999 to 2021. Articles were retrieved using academic search systems such as Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Science Direct, using keywords such as flow cytometry, forensic pathology, forensic medicine, sexual assault, touch DNA, post-mortem interval, PMI, and forensic science. A total of 86 publications were assessed, of which 52 met our criteria. Many studies have explored the use of flow cytometry for PMI estimation and perpetrator identification in sexual assault cases. Flow cytometry is particularly beneficial for accurate and non-destructive assessment of touch DNA samples that are processed simultaneously with routine casework procedures for DNA analysis. Flow cytometry is useful in forensic pathology when other techniques fail, because it detects various common genetic abnormalities in dead cells and tissues. In summary, flow cytometry is a superior alternative to other methods because it offers rapid analysis, high sensitivity, and ease of use. These benefits make it an invaluable tool in research and clinical settings, providing efficient and accurate cell analysis that can significantly enhance both diagnostic and therapeutic processes.
Kultura bezpieczeństwa personelu w procesie stwierdzania śmierci mózgu i pobierania narządów do transplantacji
Authors: Wiśniewska Małgorzata , Piotrowicz Wojciech
Published: December 2024

The article addresses the culture and climate of safety, as well as the psychological safety of transplant personnel. After presenting a brief genesis of transplantation and discussing issues related to the process of determining brain death and then transplantation, the focus was on presenting the situation of transplant personnel and the pressures they face. Discussing these phenomena referred to the specifi cs of the work of the transplant team. It was also emphasized that the topics covered in the article are very rarely described in domestic works, as far as this discipline of medicine is concerned. The problems of stress and professional burnout were discussed, and their causes and conditions were indicated. The effects associated with workplace stress, including the issue of job burnout, were also presented. Reference was then made to the importance and defi nition of safety culture, safety climate, and psychological safety. Finally, important considerations for improving the situation of staff were presented and various solutions were suggested, such as expanding academic curricula to include ways to cope with stress or developing a universally accepted staff safety policy. The importance of the spiritual climate and relaxation techniques and the necessity of incorporating them at work as a daily routine were noted.
Jakub Szymkiewicz (1775–1818) – wileński lekarz, filantrop, publicysta. Retusz biograficzny
Authors: Korybut-Marciniak Maria
Published: December 2024

Jakub Szymkiewicz (1775–1818) is mainly known in the history of medicine for his works: The Science of Theoretical and Practical Surgery and The Science of Children’s Diseases. In the literary sphere, he became famous as the initiator of the Society of Shovelers and its first president, as well as the co-founder of a satirical magazine, which was the press organ of the society, “Wiadomości Brukowe” (“Street News”), in which he published articles under the pseudonym “Nobleman on a shovel”. He was a bright personality in the Masonic movement, a reformer of one of the most active Lithuanian lodges, striving above all to make social reforms effective, and a member of the Vilnius Charity Society. He was also the fi rst Polish author of a scientific treatise on alcoholism. This article aims to present the fi gure of the Vilnius doctor in a broader historical context, to complete the threads of his biography as far as the surviving sources allow, and to revise the errors repeated in his biographies.
Osłona kontrwywiadowcza w Polsce. Problematyka definicyjna w kontekście zadań i uprawnień organów ochrony prawnej
Authors: Burczaniuk Piotr
Published: December 2024

Prezentowana analiza realizuje dwa cele badawcze. Pierwszym jest ustalenie znaczenia pojęcia osłony kontrwywiadowczej w Polsce przez wskazanie różnic i podobieństw związanych z jego użyciem w obszarze nauk o bezpieczeństwie, nauk socjologicznych, nauk ekonomicznych oraz nauk prawnych. Drugi to ocena aktualnego stanu prawnego w Polsce, zwłaszcza zadań i uprawnień organów ochrony prawnej, aby rozstrzygnąć, czy koresponduje on z aktualnymi zagrożeniami o charakterze wywiadowczym dla najważniejszych osób w państwie, a przede wszystkim – czy pozwala na skuteczne przeciwdziałanie tym zagrożeniom. Ponadto autor wysuwa postulaty legislacyjne minimalizujące niedoskonałości systemu zidentyfikowane podczas analizy.
Incydent korsuński. Prowokacja polityczna jako narzędzie rosyjskich służb specjalnych
Authors: Świerczek Marek
Published: December 2024

Autor opisuje wybuch konfliktu na wschodzie i południu Ukrainy w lutym 2014 r. Wysuwa hipotezę, że protesty społeczne, które przekształciły się w wojnę domową, wspieraną niejawnie przez Federację Rosyjską, zostały sprowokowane przez rosyjskie służby specjalne. Zdaniem autora incydent korsuński, uchylenie tzw. ustawy językowej oraz groźby interwencji siłowej na wschodzie ze strony jednego z liderów ukraińskiego Prawego Sektora były logicznymi ogniwami prowokacji politycznej mającej na celu polaryzację społeczną wobec kwestii politycznych i językowych. Wzburzenie społeczne zostało następnie wzmocnione za pośrednictwem struktur kierowanych przez rosyjskie służby specjalne, co doprowadziło do utraty przez Ukrainę Krymu oraz części Donbasu.
The potential of Cyber Threat Intelligence analytical frameworks in research on information operations and influence operations
Authors: Baraniuk Kamil , Marszałek Piotr
Published: December 2024

The article’s aim is to evaluate the utility of using the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) approach in analysing information and influence operations. The study was carried out by a comparative method based on the technique of desk research. The point of comparison for the CTI methodology were methods originated in communicology, which are relatively popular in the study of propaganda. The authors try to answer the question of what methodological contribute to the study of the discussed phenomena – and thus to the practical potential of the analyst’s workshop – is the adoption of a paradigm for the analysis of information operations and influence operations based on models of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) recognition and taxonomy of ICT incidents or typification of CTI threat actors. The central focus of the study is a critical analysis of English-language publications discussing the use of CTI in disinformation analysis. The main conclusion from the analysis includes a thesis about the limited methodological benefits of CTI based methods, while using their technical and organisational strengths to research elements of information operations and influence operations in which cyberspace is used.
Subject and Object in the Space of the Word: Roman Ingarden and Cognitive Linguistics
Authors: Tabakowska Elżbieta , Partyka-Sitek Anna
Published: December 2024

Works written in the cognitivist vein have been clearly inspired by and connected with Gestalt psychology – a fact recognized by scholars who describe the beginnings and subsequent development of cognitive theories of language. However, the discoverers of hidden aspects of the history of Cognitive Linguistics hardly ever put on their lists of forerunners the name of Roman Ingarden. And yet many of fundamental principles that underlie cognitivist theories of language and grammar can be found in Ingarden’s writings, notably in his The Cognition of the Literary Work of Art, first published in 1937 – exactly half a century before the year 1987, the annus mirabilis of Cognitive Linguistics, when its founding fathers published their groundbreaking monographs. Ingarden wrote about “literature”, while Langacker and his followers focus upon “non-literature”, i.e. text and discourse as elements of everyday communication. But both the (narrower) aesthetic concepts of Ingarden and the wider (linguistic) notions of Langacker, Lakoff or Talmy are based upon the fundamental opposition between the objectivist and the subjectivist approach. Most striking is the convergence of their view upon the shape of language as it occurs in verbal expression, inevitably connected with consciousness and mental activity of the producer: a cognizant subject of perception, conceptualization and expression. Deeper knowledge of Ingarden’s phenomenological thought might enrich cognitivist reflection on language and by taking account of phenomenological aspects of language use promote the search for markers of “everyday literariness”.
O funkcjach aksjologicznego rytmu wartości
Authors: Garlej Beata
Published: December 2024

Wstępna część artykułu ma charakter myślowej rekapitulacji. Formuła „aksjologiczny rytm wartości” wyrasta z moich wcześniejszych rozważań, wpisanych w teoretyczne ustalenia poświęcone kategorii konkretyzacji estetycznej Romana Witolda Ingardena. Stały się one źródłem dalszych badań o charakterze analitycznym, prowadzonych w ostatnim pięcioleciu. Przywiodły mnie do konkluzji, że przez aksjologiczny rytm wartości należy rozumieć język, w jakim udostępniają się one twórcy (i odbiorcy). W głównej części artykułu przedstawiono autorską koncepcję sfunkcjonalizowania tego języka. Charakterystyce funkcji przeżyciowej, twórczorodnej i stylorodnej towarzyszy literacka egzemplifikacja – odwołanie się do wybranych wątków powieści Romaina Rollanda Jan Krzysztof. Odniesienie to nie jest przypadkowe, gdyż refleksja Jana Parandowskiego (z Alchemii słowa) o tym dziele dała asumpt do dociekań poświęconych aksjologicznemu rytmowi wartości, a tym samym zarysowania przedkładanej tu koncepcji. Całość rozważań jest zwieńczona twierdzeniem o konieczności uwzględnienia języka wartości w rzetelnej interpretacji Ingardenowskiego rozumienia przestrzeni słowa.
Sytuacje fenomenologiczne Mirona Białoszewskiego, czyli raz jeszcze o tym, czego filozof (fenomenolog) mógłby dowiedzieć się od poety (lingwisty)
Authors: Zawadzki Andrzej
Published: December 2024

W niniejszym artykule przedstawiona została próba fenomenologicznego odczytania kilku wybranych wierszy Mirona Białoszewskiego. Narzędzia fenomenologiczne nie były często stosowane w badaniach nad twórczością tego pisarza. Autor artykułu dowodzi, że za taki stan rzeczy odpowiadają, z jednej strony, zauważalna do pewnego momentu dominacja analiz formalno-strukturalnych, a z drugiej strony – koncepcja warstwy znaczeń językowych zawarta w pracy Romana Ingardena O dziele literackim. Wybrane do analizy utwory poety zostały w artykule potraktowane z innej niż Ingardenowska perspektywy, mianowicie jako fenomenologiczne minianalizy, ukazujące proces konstrukcji świata przedmiotowego.
Artificial Intelligence and the Financial Security of the State on the Example of Poland
Authors: Feret Elżbieta
Published: December 2024

The changing reality of the surrounding world has made us realise the value and potential resulting from the use of modern technologies. As it turned out during the pandemic, the use of technical devices enabling the implementation of public tasks without the direct cooperation of people has become indispensable to ensure the functioning of every country.

These modern technologies identified with artificial intelligence technology (hereinafter referred to as AI – artificial intelligence) have been, to an increasing extent, also used in the area related to the financial aspects of the functioning of Poland. Recognising the need to use them, it is necessary to pay attention to ensuring the guarantee of the state’s financial security, which determines its independence of functioning.

Considering the above, the aim of the study will be to determine the manifestations of this technological interference in the financial sphere of its operation in relation to its inherent financial authority. At the same time, to carry out the considerations, it will be necessary, based on legal acts, doctrine and court decisions, to demonstrate the benefits and threats resulting from the use of AI in relation to budget and tax security of the state on the example of Poland.
The Impact of Digitalization on the Chosen Principles of Tax Law
Authors: Hoffmanová Júlia
Published: December 2024

Digitalization is revolutionizing various aspects of our lives, including the tax law. The article examines how digital economy is influencing the chosen principles of tax law. Digital technologies have the potential to make tax systems more transparent and efficient, simplifying tax compliance and administration for both taxpayers and authorities. However, they also introduce new challenges, such as ensuring equitable treatment for both digital and traditional businesses and avoiding double taxation of certain income or revenue. The article highlights how digitalization is reshaping the chosen principles of tax law and discusses the implications for future legal frameworks. The findings emphasize the need for forward-thinking tax policies to effectively adapt the evolving digital landscape.
Wykłady z teorii wzrostu gospodarczego. Tom 1
Authors: Filipowicz Katarzyna , Krawiec Adam , Tokarski Tomasz
Published: December 2024

Monografia stanowi istotne wsparcie dla nowoczesnych metod w nauczaniu makroekonomii na poziomie zaawansowanym, ekonomii matematycznej czy teorii wzrostu gospodarczego. Może być także przyczynkiem do wskazania możliwości zastosowania teorii równań różniczkowych do opisu zjawisk ekonomicznych. Wartością dodaną publikacji jest włączenie do każdego rozdziału sporej liczby zadań przeznaczonych do samodzielnego rozwiązania oraz pytań testu wielokrotnego wyboru wraz ze szczegółowymi odpowiedziami. Potencjalnymi odbiorcami książki są studenci i doktoranci nauk ekonomicznych i ścisłych, kadra naukowa oraz wszystkie osoby zainteresowane zastosowaniem matematyki do opisu procesów wzrostu gospodarczego.
Z recenzji dr hab. Iwony Świeczewskiej
Factors Affecting Unemployment Rates In Indonesia
Authors: Adianita Happy , Susilowati Dados , Karisma Devia Anindita Putri
Published: December 2024

This study aims to identify the influence of education quality, labor absorption, and poverty level on the unemployment rate. The method used in this study is quantitative descriptive, utilizing secondary data in the form of a cross-section from the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) website. The population in this study was 34 provinces in Indonesia. The sampling technique applied was saturated sampling, where the entire population of 34 provinces was sampled. The data analysis used multiple linear regression for data testing. The study's findings indicate that individual testing shows a more diverse picture; education quality and poverty level do not affect the unemployment rate, and labor absorption positively affects the unemployment rate. This study has implications for the complexity of the unemployment issue and the importance of a holistic approach in formulating policies to address these problems. These results can be a reference for related parties to develop more effective policies and programs in dealing with unemployment problems.
Measuring Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty, And Trust Within Islamic Banks In Riau, Indonesia
Authors: Saputra Wali
Published: December 2024

This scholarly investigation analyses the determinants that affect customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust within Islamic banking. The data source used in this study is primary data, which is obtained through the provision of structured questionnaires. The study population encompasses customers of Islamic banking institutions in Riau, Indonesia. The sampling technique employed is simple random sampling. The sample size was determined using the Slovin approach, resulting in a sample of 204 respondents. This study is quantitative, and an explanatory survey was analyzed using the SEM-PLS technique. The study outcomes indicate that service performance, digital banking application service quality, and customer relationship management positively influence customer satisfaction. In contrast, digital banking transformation does not affect customer satisfaction. Furthermore, customer satisfaction has a positive effect on customer loyalty and trust. Subsequently, customer satisfaction can mediate the influence of service performance, the quality of digital banking application services, and customer relationship management on customer loyalty and trust. In contrast, customer satisfaction cannot mediate the influence of digital banking transformation on customer loyalty and trust. Theoretically, this study contributes to the advancement of marketing theory and becomes a reference for further research. Practically, it can be a reference for Islamic banks to improve their performance regarding customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust.
The Role Of Consumer Satisfaction In Mediating Factors Affecting Omnichannel-Based Repurchase Intention
Authors: Abdullah Lukman Zaini , Junianingrum Sherli
Published: December 2024

This study analyzed the effect of product diversity, service quality, and perceived value on repurchase intention mediated by omnichannel-based consumer satisfaction. The population of this study were Indonesian citizens aged over 17 years who impulsively buy their daily needs online and offline, the number of which is unknown. The sampling technique used random sampling, with sample measurement using the Hair approach, to obtain a sample of 250 respondents. Primary data were collected through questionnaires distributed online and analyzed using SEM-PLS with the help of the SmartPLS application. The results showed that product diversity, service quality, and satisfaction positively affected repurchase intention, while perceived value did not affect repurchase intention. Furthermore, product diversity and service quality positively affected satisfaction, while perceived value did not affect satisfaction. Satisfaction can mediate the effect of product diversity and service quality on repurchase intention, while satisfaction cannot mediate the effect of perceived value on repurchase intention. Theoretically, this study can add insight and be a reference for further research on repurchase intention. In practice, this research provides recommendations and an overview of omnichannel marketing-based business units in meeting consumer needs.
Global Research Patterns In Islamic Finance: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Munawaroh Siti Ikmatul , Rahman Taufiqur
Published: December 2024

This study aims to map the gaps in understanding the direction of development in Islamic finance, trending topics, and areas that require further research. This study is a literature review through bibliometric analysis taken from scientific publication data related to Islamic finance published in the Scopus database from 1990-2024. The analysis includes developing the number of publications by country, institution, author, and the relationship between journals, authors, and research topics. Visualization of bibliometric networks with VOSviewer and Biblioshiny to identify key topic areas. The results show that Malaysia has the most research, with 3558 articles. M. Kabir Hassan is the most influential author. The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is the affiliate with the most publications, and some keywords have not been widely researched, such as crypto, bitcoin, and others. This study can be used as new academic research based on topics such as blockchain technology, crypto, and bitcoin, subject norms, planned behavior, Islamic microfinance, and Islamic stock. This research can make it easier for academics to understand research trends in Islamic finance so that they can provide innovations in further research.
Unveiling Factors Affecting Audit Fees: Characteristics Of Firms And Public Accounting Firms
Authors: Saputra Irwan Adimas Ganda , Hakim Luqman , Wahjudi Eko , Pratiwi Vivi , Triani Ni Nyoman Alit
Published: December 2024

This study examines the effect of leverage, firm size, profitability, audit firm size, and audit tenure on audit fees. Using quantitative analysis, cross-sectional data from 281 companies listed on the IDX in 2022 were analyzed through purposive sampling and multiple linear regressions. The results show that firm size and audit firm size positively impact audit fees. Due to their operational complexity and higher audit risks, more prominent firms tend to incur higher fees as they require more detailed audit procedures. Similarly, firms audited by more prominent audit firms pay higher fees, as they are known for their strong reputation and ability to provide comprehensive, high-quality audit services, enhancing the credibility of the financial statements. However, leverage, profitability, and audit tenure do not affect audit fees. Theoretically, this study contributes to the audit fee literature by confirming the significant role of firm characteristics and audit firm size in determining audit costs. Practically, the findings offer insights for companies to strategically manage their audit fees by considering these factors, allowing them to maintain financial statement reliability while potentially optimizing audit costs. This balance is critical for firms seeking to manage resources efficiently without compromising the quality of their financial reporting
Revealing The Impact Of Regional Government Function Budget Patterns On Achievements SDG 11 In Indonesia
Authors: Novitasari Rahmi Dwi , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence and effectiveness of local government budget allocations on nine main functions in achieving SDG 11 in Indonesia, focusing on decent and affordable housing. This study uses a quantitative method with 1,424 observations from 356 provinces/districts/cities during 2019–2023 through propositional sampling techniques, and it was analyzed using individual regression. The study results indicate variations in the influence of budget allocations on achieving SDG 11. The budget for public services, housing and public facilities, tourism, and culture negatively affect SDG 11. In contrast, the budget for the environment and education positively affects SDG 11, while the budget for the economy, health, and social protection does not show an effect. Control variables, such as government age and status, positively affect, while geographical location has no effect. The theoretical implications of this study strengthen the theory that appropriate budget allocation can improve access to decent housing, clean water, and sanitation. Practically, this study guides local governments in formulating more effective budget allocation policies to support social development and the achievement of SDG 11 in a sustainable manner.
Muzakki’s Trust In Zakat Payment: The Role Of Zakat Literacy, Transparency, Accountability, And Religiosity
Authors: Adiwijaya Zainal Alim , Pratiwi Arimbi Desya , Rosalina Rita
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of zakat literacy, transparency, accountability, and religiosity on Muzakki's trust in paying zakat at the zakat amil institution. This research uses an explanatory research type with a quantitative approach that uses primary data through data collection in questionnaires. The population in this study was the Muzakki at LAZIZMU Central Java, Indonesia. The sample was randomly selected, and 50 Muzakki samples were obtained. The results of this study indicate that zakat literacy and accountability positively affect Muzakki's trust in paying for zakat. In contrast, transparency and religiosity negatively affect Muzakki's trust in paying zakat. This study provides theoretical implications that can complement existing theories and become a source of literacy and reference for further research. Then, it can provide comprehensive insight into how zakat institutions perform, thus encouraging the intention and behavior of paying zakat in real terms in the community. Practical implications include providing an overview of zakat management institutions in increasing public trust in paying zakat.
Do Islamic Financial Resources Affect Profitability Of Islamic Banking?
Authors: Falikhatun Falikhatun , Widaningrum Rahma , Santoso Arif Lukman
Published: December 2024

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of Islamic financial resources on the profitability of Islamic banking. Profitability is measured using several ratios, namely return on assets (ROA) and net profit margin (NPM), while the Islamic financial resources used in this study include temporary syirkah fund (TSF), non-performing financing (NPF), asset turnover ratio (ATR), and debt-to-equity ratio (DER). The population of this study is Islamic banking from some member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The research sample used purposive sampling, while the data analysis technique was multiple linear regression. The selected samples were 25 Islamic banks from 2013-2021, and 213 observation data were produced. The results of this study indicate that TSF, NPF, ATR, and DER simultaneously affect the profitability of Islamic banking. However, for partial testing, TSF, NPF, and DER negatively affect profitability, while ATR positively affects profitability. The implications of this study theoretically can be used to add references related to signaling theory in analyzing the phenomenon of fluctuations in Islamic banking profitability. This study has practical implications for Islamic banking management as a reference for utilizing Islamic financial resources following the characteristics of Islamic banking businesses in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
YENİ UYGUR TÜRKÇESİNDE SÖZ SANATI YÖNTEMİ CANLANDURUŞ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Bilge Bilal
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Yeni Uygur Türkçesindeki bir söz sanatı olan “canlanduruş”un kökenlerini, evrimini ve çağdaş kullanımını detaylı bir şekilde incelemeyi konu almaktadır. Yeni Uygur Türkçesi söz sanatlarındaki canlanduruş yöntemi, canlanduruş kelimesinin yardımıyla, A nesnesini B nesnesinin özellikleriyle betimleyerek metinlere derinlik ve duygusal yoğunluk kazandırmakta ve bu da dilin estetik ifadesini güçlendirerek okuyucuların eserlerle daha güçlü bir bağ kurmalarını sağlamaktadır. Yeni Uygur Türkçesi 1949’dan sonra Çin ve Sovyet etkileri altında kaldığı için diğer Türk lehçelerinden farklı söz sanatları sınıflandırmaları ortaya çıkmıştır. Canlanduruş bunun bir örneği olup dilin kültürel ve siyasi dinamiklerle nasıl etkileşime girdiğini göstermektedir.
Çalışma, canlanduruş tekniğinin iki ana biçimi olan kişileştirme ve nesneleştirme üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Kişileştirme, cansız nesneler, canlı varlıklar ve soyut kavramları insan özellikleriyle tasvir ederken; nesneleştirme, insanları canlı nesneleri ve soyut kavramları nesne olarak betimlemektedir. Bu teknikler, Yeni Uygur edebiyatını zenginleştirirken, Çin ve Japon dil bilim çalışmalarının etkisi altında bağımsız bir söz sanatı yöntemi hâline gelmiştir. Araştırma, bu söz sanatını ve çeşitlerini analiz eder.
Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma Yeni Uygur Türkçesinde canlanduruş üzerine yapılan çalışmaların, yeni dönem Uygur Türkçesinde söz sanatlarının nasıl ortaya çıktığını ve geliştiğini aydınlatmaktadır. Özellikle, dil bilim ve edebiyatın yanı sıra sosyoloji ve politika gibi alanlarda da önemli katkılarda bulunabilecek olan canlanduruş üzerine yapılan derinlemesine incelemeler, gelecekteki araştırmalara zemin hazırlayacaktır. Bu yöntemler, Yeni Uygur edebiyatı ve dil bilimin dinamik bir şekilde geliştiğini göstermektedir.
AN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TWIN FOR A SMART FACTORY MODEL USING COPPELIASIM
Authors: Kılıç Cüneyt , Çetin Kamil , Özbek Mehmet Erdal
Published: December 2024

A digital twin is quickly becoming a necessary component of manufacturing. When combined with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, it is possible to fulfil Industry 4.0's requirement for a digital transformation to create a smart factory. Many IoT devices, such as sensors, detect physical phenomena in their environments, collect data, and communicate. Digital twins that mimic the features and capabilities of real physical IoT devices can also be realized. Digitalization using digital twin requires not only IoT sensors but also software tools for virtualization. However, there are limited number of practical applications for the digitalization of large and complex systems. In this work, a smart factory model is used to develop its digital twin. Because the simulation software of industrial automation system manufacturers is licensed and different systems are incompatible with each other for digital twin, CoppeliaSim digital twin software, which is open source and can work independently of the industrial automation system model, was used in this study. The corresponding physical sensor data is transferred to CoppeliaSim in real time. Moreover, three scenarios were realized by achieving bilateral data transmission and control between the physical and digital twin models. Instant status monitoring presents the performance of digital twinning. While most of the digital twin studies in the literature are carried out either by transferring data only from the virtual system to the physical system or only from the physical system to the virtual system, in this study, simultaneous data exchange was implemented between the real and virtual systems.
REDESIGN AND FABRICATION OF STENT DESIGNS PRODUCED BY COMMON METHODS BY OPTIMIZING FOR MELT ELECTRO WRITING (MEW) METHOD
Authors: Köse Fatih , Tezcan Alper
Published: December 2024

The main discussion is about the differences compared to other methods. The aim is to observe the advantages and disadvantages of the stent produced using the MEW manufacturing technique and to apply the production principles. This study presents the design of a mesh-patterned stent and details the production stages using a Mew manufacturing method. Melt Electro Writing (MEW) method is a 3D writing method that is progressing and developing day by day with its use in many fields from industry to medicine. With this method, semi-flexible structures can be produced with rigid polymers. Polycaprolactone (PCL) material is preferred due to its low melting temperature and degradable structurein this production technique based on electrohydrodynamic principles to produce highly efficient, micron fibers . New methods and solutions are emerging in line with the studies carried out in this field. Stents made of nitinol are the most commonly used stents. Nitinol stents cannot be removed again as a result of placement. For this reason, various difficulties may occur in cases of recurrent blockage in the same area. It is also disadvantageous in terms of material and production costs. In the ongoing studies, it is observed that the focus is on stents that can be absorbed by the body and perform mineral supplementation. Biodegradable stents provide absorption by melting in the vessel. In this study, a stent with a grid pattern design made of Polycaprolactone (PCL) material was produced with a melt electro writing device with a rotary table. The comparison of the 316L metal stent produced by conventional production methods with the same dimensions and designs and the stent produced by MEW method from PCL material is explained by simulation and analyses, and it is shown in which cases it is more efficient and in which cases it is dysfunctional. It has been shown that stents produced with polycaprolactone (PCL) in MEW method are more efficient in terms of flexibility, biocompatibility and biodegradability than 316L metal stents produced by conventional methods. While PCL stents are suitable for short-term applications with their flexibility and biocompatibility advantages, 316L stainless steel stents can be preferred for situations requiring long-term performance and mechanical durability. The specific advantages and disadvantages of both materials are important points to be considered during stent selection. In addition to the modification and improvement of PCL materials, it has been observed that design is one of the most important factors in stent efficiency, and future studies can contribute to the development of stents that provide better performance, especially by focusing on the ability and technology of MEW devices to produce every design based on design-oriented production.
Pharmacists’ perspectives on methamphetamine use disorder in the Australian community setting
Authors: Makki Ali , Day Carolyn , Chaar Betty
Published: December 2024

Background: Methamphetamine Use Disorder (MUD) poses significant harm to individuals and communities. In Australia, pharmacies have been involved in harm reduction services, primarily focusing on opioids. While much is known about pharmacists' attitudes toward opioid use disorder, there is limited understanding of their perspectives and management of MUD. This study aimed to explore pharmacists’ perspectives on the provision of services to clients with MUD.
Methods: Recruitment of pharmacists involved a snow-ball and convenience sampling strategy across Sydney, Australia. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken to explore pharmacists’ perspectives on the treatment and management of MUD in the pharmacy setting. Transcribed interviews were qualitatively analysed using an inductive approach, coding themes from the data emerging.
Results: Nineteen pharmacists completed the interviews. The strongest theme emerging from the transcripts described pharmacists’ reported unfamiliarity with MUD. Participating pharmacists almost unanimously perceived there was a lack of educational resources surrounding MUD, inadequate university curricular on MUD, and a lack of support for pharmacists’ role in any prospective MUD treatment programs.
Conclusion: Studies indicate that pharmacists are often unfamiliar with MUD, which, along with insufficient educational resources, causes low confidence and hinders their ability to support individuals with MUD. Implementing targeted educational interventions for pharmacists is essential to improve their effectiveness in MUD treatment programmes.
Preparedness, attitudes, and risk perceptions of future pharmacists regarding HIV/AIDS: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan
Authors: Amer Muhammad , Ahmed Saleh , Akhlaq Muhammad , Khan Niaz Gul , Azhar Yumna , Fiaz Sibgha , Tanveer Maria , Ahmed Ali
Published: December 2024

Background: The World Health Organisation (WHO) aims to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, sparking ongoing debates about pharmacists’ increased involvement in providing care to HIV-affected individuals. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions related to HIV/AIDS among final-year pharmacy students to determine whether they are adequately trained to elevate HIV prevention and management to the next level.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among 309 pharmacy students at different private universities in Pakistan located in Islamabad and Rawalpindi using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS v.23.
Results: More than half of the sample had poor knowledge related to HIV. Only 26.2% of the students knew about diagnosing AIDS. Regarding attitudes, less than 20% of participants strongly agreed that a Pharm.D. student can counsel an HIV/AIDS patient, while 25% were hesitant to do volunteer work with HIV patients. Only around 50% of the participants agreed that HIV transmission could be prevented by using safety measures.
Conclusion: This study found that future pharmacists are not prepared, as the majority had poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS, varying by sex and institution. Attitudes towards patient care differed, but risk perceptions were satisfactory. Involving community pharmacists can help prevent HIV transmission through proactive measures.
An interprofessional forum to improve students’ empathetic awareness of experiences of people from different racial or ethnic groups
Authors: Fusco Nicholas , Foltz-Ramos Kelly , Kruger Jessica , Zhao Yichen , Maerten-Rivera Jaime
Published: December 2024

Background: This study aimed to measure the impact of a large-scale interprofessional forum on students’ ethnocultural empathy and interprofessional competencies.
Methods: The activity involved asynchronous pre-work and a live online discussion, which involved small groups of students guided by a faculty facilitator. The pre-work comprised reviewing a case of an individual with multiple chronic health conditions. After the experience, students self-assessed their interprofessional competencies and ethnocultural empathy using the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey Revised (ICCAS-R) and the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy (SEE) scales.
Results: Of the 808 students who completed the experience, 700 (87%) completed the post-experience survey. Significant increases were found in students’ self-assessed interprofessional competencies (M = 3.55 to M = 4.15; p < .001) and empathic awareness (M = 4.95 to M = 5.19; p < .001).
Conclusion: A large-scale interprofessional education activity can increase self-assessed interprofessional competence and empathic awareness.
LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF KTETOR’S INSCRIPTIONS OF BISHOP NEOFIT OF ZETA
Authors:   Univerzitet u Tuzli, JAKIĆ Dubravko
Published: December 2024

Addressing the issue of Ktetor’s Inscriptions of Bishop Neofit of Zeta, this paper will present the Old Slavonic and folk interweaving, Church Slavonic variants of Cyrillic inscriptions - Bosnia-Hum, Zeta-Hum, Cyrillic graphy and bosanic diplomatic and epigraphic graphy at the beginning of its development. In phonological terms, characteristics of vocalization in the early development stage of national language at the Hum soil of Bosnian and Montenegrin type, will be considered, as well as the behavior of semi-vowels in consonant groups and their possible equalization, and the appearance of pro-sthetic vowel at the beginning of the Old Slavic lexemes.
PERCEPTION OF FUTURE AND UTOPIA ELEMENTS IN WORKS OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, ADŽIJA Maja
Published: December 2024

The author of this paper explores the elements of the future, utopian considerations of the progress of humanity, women’s issues and culture in progress in the selected works of Virginia Woolf. The utopian thought is viewed through her philosophical-literary approach to creation. Virginia Woolf addressed the eternal themes of pacifism and humanism in her fictional works, as well as in her essays in which she discussed the then current socio-political situation. Reading from today’s perspective and our experience of the 20th century however, these can serve as a source in which we can find an answer to the crisis of culture we are witnessing in recent years. In this paper, the author deals with selected elements in the following fictional works: Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando, Lighthouse, The Waves, as well as with the following essays: Three Guineas, A Room of One’s Own, The Common Reader, Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown.
SWORD FORETELLING: A FORGOTTEN MONTENEGRIN CUSTOM
Authors:   Državni arhiv Crne Gore ‒ Cetinje, VUKOTIĆ Vukota
Published: December 2024

The present paper discusses a forgotten Montenegrin custom: sword foretelling. The custom belongs to a corpus of legal traditions, used to determine a culprit for a crime when the people' court was unable to find witnesses of identify the culprit in other ways. The author explains the custom and its symbolic nature, as well as its presence in the folk tradition in Montenegro. Special emphasis is placed on the types of swords existing in Montenegro and the symbolism of the Solomon' seal.
TO STJEPAN DAMJANOVIĆ, ON THE OCCASION OF 70 YEARS OF LIFE
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, VUJOVIĆ Novica
Published: December 2024

Through this paper, Lingua Montenegrina marks the seventieth birthday of Stjepan Damjanović, renowned Croatian linguist and prominent cultural worker. It is an appropriate occasion to introduce one of the newest Damjanović’s books, Novi filološki prinosi, reminding the public of his major contribution to Montenegristics, affection he showed towards the Montenegrin language, founders of Montenegristics and our overall cultural heritage. His works have gained a reputation throughout the Slavic world.
REMEMBERING VUK MINIĆ
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, VOJINOVIĆ Vladimir , VUJOVIĆ Novica
Published: December 2024

The authors of the present paper pay homage to Professor Vuk Minić (1940–2003) and his considerable contribution to scientific, educational and, in general, cultural history of Montenegro. According to the authors, during his entire, decades-long, career, Vuk Minić was committed to writing about the works of Montenegrin and world literature, particularly addressing the subject of the intertwining of our oral and written literature. He affirmed the Montenegrin language, literature, culture and tradition with great dedication.
LEXICOGRAPHIC ACHIEVEMENT WORTHY OF THE MONTENEGRIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND ARTS (Rječnik crnogorskog narodnog i književnog jezika I (A–V), Crnogorska akademija nauka i umjetnosti, Institut za jezik i književnost „Petar II Petrović Njegoš“, Podgorica, 2016)
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, ČIRGIĆ Adnan
Published: December 2024

The author of this paper reflects on the Dictionary of the Montenegrin Vernacular and Literary Language as an unprecedented lexicographic achievement in the Montenegrin lexicography.