bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Promoter Methylation of Two HOXA9 and NISCH Genes in Opium Users
Authors: Mahmoodi Majid , Karami Fatemeh , Abdollahi Hamidreza , Giahi Navidreza , Divsalar Kouros , Honarmand Amin , Modarressi Mohammad Hossein
Published: July 2023

Background: Opiate abuse has been critically increased in the world, especially in Iran. Owing to the association of opiate use with multiple human cancers and neurological disorders, seeking for genetic and epigenetic effects of opium can pave the way for early diagnosis of major health defects in addicted users. Accordingly, the present study aimed to determine the methylation status of the promoter of two genes, which are actively involved in neurodevelopment and cancer evolution. Methods: DNA was isolated from peripheral blood of 28 opium abusers and 19 healthy controls and then subjected to sonication. Sonicated DNAs undergone methylated DNA immunoprecipitation-real time polymerase chain reaction (MeDIP-Real Time PCR) using specific primer pairs designed for HOXA9 and NISCH genes. Obtained data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: HOXA9 and NISCH genes were found to be significantly methylated in addicted users compared to controls (P<0.001) which was significantly associated with the mean of the age regarding HOXA9 gene (P=0.002). Neither opium amount nor duration or route of using was associated with the methylation status of HOXA9 or NISCH genes. Conclusion: Hypermethylation of HOXA9 and NISCH genes as tumor suppressor in opium-addicted individuals can be considered as confirmatory evidence for carcinogenesis of opium. Further studies are required to figure out the role of epigenetic alterations in cancer evolution among opium users.
Addiction and the Risk of Common Bile Duct Stones: A 4-Year Retrospective Population-Based Study in Mashhad, Iran
Authors: Beheshti Namdar Ali , AkbariRad Mina , Farzaneh Far Mohammadreza , Ahadi Mitra , Hosseini Seyed Mousalreza , Firoozi Abdollah , Shoraka Omid , Ataee Karizmeh Mehdi , Moodi Ghalibaf AmirAli
Published: July 2023

Background: As a common digestive disorder, choledocholithiasis can have serious consequences, including death. Given that opioids have been shown to contribute to the spasm of Oddi’s sphincter, which results in biliary stasis in the common bile duct (CBD), it is likely that opioids can also raise the prevalence of choledocholithiasis. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate how common opium addiction was among choledocholithiasis patients in Mashhad, Iran. Methods: The current retrospective observational study was conducted on 599 patients with choledocholithiasis who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), utilizing information gathered at the Ghaem hospital in Mashhad, Iran, between 2011 and 2015. Patient data were collected from files and records using certain criteria such as gender, opium addiction, hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP), plasma levels of total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin. The size of the CBD stones as well as the correlation between the gallbladder and CBD stones were calculated. Findings: From among 599 patients included, 345 (57.6%) were female and 254 (42.4%) were male. Moreover, 195 patients (32.2%) had opiate addictions. The size of the CBD stone was correlated with the patient’s age (r=0.17, P=0.001). The average stone measured 12.22±3.32 mm. There were notable differences in the mean size of the CBD stone (P<0.001) between addicted and non-addicted cases; specifically, the mean CBD stone size in addicted cases was 12.715.13 mm while it was 12.34.33 mm in non-addicted cases. Conclusion: This study showed patients with CBD stones have a higher rate of opium addiction compared to the general population, indicating a possible link between the two conditions.
The use of a pumice stone in removal of petroleum hydrocarbons from industrial wastewater through coagulation and flocculation
Authors: Alzaidy Haider Kamel , Al Khatib Firas Mustafa , Dawood Ammar Salman
Published: July 2023

Background: Petroleum hydrocarbons that are released from industrial processes cause damage to aquatic life and degrade ecosystems by accumulating in the food chain, allowing living organisms to produce toxic secretions. Methods: In this study, a pumice stone was used to remove total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) from industrial wastewater in the south refinery company in Iraq/Basrah by coagulation and flocculation processes using the design of experiments (DOE) approach using the method of analyzing screening designs and measurement of the samples using GC instrument. Results: The maximum removal was 99% at pH 3, coagulation dose of 0.5 g, and time of 60 min, and a comparison was made between the DOE and the multiple linear regression (MLR) to determine the effectiveness of the system used, which proved its incredible effectiveness. Conclusion: According to the results, a great convergence between the actual and prediction results of removal was found, while MLR was very far from the actual and predicted removal results. The high efficiency of pumice stone was found in removing petroleum hydrocarbons from the industrial wastewater of the South Refineries Company. Pumice stone is widely available in the market and cheap economically.
Specific absorption rate of different phone brands and health students’ awareness, attitude, and performance towards mobile phone hazards
Authors: Hossaini Hiwa , Khodadoost Faranak , Goftari Soma
Published: July 2023

Background: This study aimed to assess the specific absorption rate (SAR) due to the exposure to the radiations from different brands of cellphones, and to compare it with guideline values. The SAR is calculated using the mathematic equation based on the measured energy. Methods: In this regard, 204 cellphones from different brands were randomly surveyed. A questionnaire composed of demographic and self-reported questions was designed to survey the students’ awareness and attitude about cellphone brands, usage duration and observed health effects. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for statistical analysis at frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz and the differences between brands were assessed by the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: According to the results, it was found that 46.7% and 8.4% of people used cellphones for less than 4 and more than 12 hours per day, respectively. According to the statistical tests, students with higher talk time, sent messages, and Internet usage, and those using wireless hands-free, had the most reported symptoms of headache, tinnitus, eye burning and eyestrain, sleep disturbances, and skin color changes. Conclusion: The authors found that there was no significant difference between different brands based on the SAR values. However, Samsung and Nokia brands had the highest SAR values and ASUS brand had the lowest ones. Also, the type of game apps (online/offline) was significantly correlated with possible health effects. Therefore, regarding these cases, as well as the fact that many dangers of cellphone use are unknown, it is recommended to use cellphones cautiously.
Development of a software tool for economic evaluation of health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a combined cycle power plant
Authors: Miri Hossein , Gholamnia Reza , Bagheri Amin , Saeedi Reza
Published: July 2023

Background: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive tool for the economic evaluation of investments in health, safety, and environment (HSE). Methods: This developmental cross-sectional study was conducted on the costs and benefits of HSE investments in a combined cycle power plant in Gilan province, 2021. The components of preventive measure costs (PMCs) and occupational accidents, diseases, and environmental pollution costs (ADPCs) were determined by an expert panel and review of scientific literature. The HSE economic assessment tool (HSE-EAT) was developed in Microsoft Excel software using macro/visual basic coding. The tool was designed to determine the efficient measures using the cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and the combination of control measures with the highest financial benefits using the cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA). Results: The application of the HSE-EAT in a combined cycle power plant showed the highest return on investment (ROI) for installation of drains for ducts of diesel fuel pipes and the lowest ROI value for renovation of emergency eyewash and shower. The ratio of indirect to direct benefits of implementing the preventive measures in the worst-case and best-case scenarios were 3.0 and 1.3, respectively. Conclusion: The HSE-EAT exhibited the advantages of comprehensiveness, flexibility, being user-friendly, and faster and more accurate calculations and could be also used for economic evaluation of health, safety and environmental initiatives in other industries and organizations.
Comparison of the Complications and Efficacy of Topical Clobetasol Ointment with Salvia officinalis Ointment in the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
Authors: Tavakoli Sedighe , Mosalman Haghighi Amir Hossein
Published: July 2023

Background: Psoriasis is an autoimmune and common disease that affects 1 to 3% of the world’s population. The appearance and progress of psoriasis are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Topical steroids have remained the first-line treatment for psoriasis. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids is associated with the risk of side effects. The purpose of this study was to compare the complications and efficacy of topical clobetasol ointment with Salvia officinalis ointment in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Methods: A topical ointment containing 20% Salvia officinalis was prepared in the pharmaceutical laboratory of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. After standardization, this experimental study was performed on 84 voluntary patients with mild plaque psoriasis for two weeks. One group was treated with the prepared S. officinalis ointment twice daily and the other group was treated with topical clobetasol ointment twice daily. In each group, psoriasis severity was assessed using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) at determined time points including baseline and one and two weeks after treatment initiation. Results: At the end of treatment (2 weeks), the mean PASI score changed from 2.36 to 1.55 in patients who received topical clobetasol ointment and this score reduced from 2.74 to 2.23 in patients who applied topical S. officinalis ointment. After 14 days of treatment, the mean percentage decrease in mean PASI score was greater in patients who applied topical clobetasol ointment. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that topical clobetasol ointment is more effective than 20% S. officinalis ointment in the treatment of psoriasis. However, S. officinalis ointment can be used as an adjuvant therapy to the main treatments of mild plaque psoriasis.
Periimplantitis, periodontitis, endodontics: A dental market analysis and future trends
Authors: Ledernez Loic Alain , Bergmann Michael Eckhardt , Altenburger Markus Jörg
Published: July 2023

Background: The ageing of the population and the importance of aesthetics has put pressure on the delivery of dental care. Bacterial infection in intra-oral cavities can develop into a pathogenic biofilm, which then induces inflammatory processes. One of the necessary dental treatment steps is the disinfection of the infected area, whether it is in the root canal, or in the periodontal, periapical, or peri-implant regions. The objective of this review was to assess the actual situation and trends in the treatments for three of the most important areas of dental health: peri-implantitis, periodontitis, and endodontics. Methods: Results from clinical studies, reports from dental associations, national health insurance records, and market reports were used to quantify the number of treatment needs. For peri-implantitis, the number of inserted implants and the prevalence of peri-implantitis build the basis for the computation. For periodontitis and root canal treatments (RCTs), health insurance figures, and reports on dental instrument orders are the data sources for the estimations. Results: The data show that the number of performed periodontitis and RCTs increase linearly over the year, mainly driven by demographic changes, i.e., increase in size and age of populations. The computed values show that the treatment need for peri-implantitis follows an exponential growth and may surpass that of periodontitis by 2023 in Europe and in the USA. Conclusion: Where dental implantology is growing, the rapid development of peri-implant diseases will burden the health systems. This should be addressed at different levels. At the practitioners’ level, this includes continuous training of staff and (re)investment in adequate material and infrastructures. At the governmental level, it includes policy development and reimbursement strategies as well as information dissemination in health insurance and dental associations. Last, but not least, R&D efforts in the public and private sectors should be implemented/boosted.
Comparison of salivary immunoglobulin A and cortisol levels in competitive and non-competitive child male swimmers
Authors: Nazemi Salman Bahareh , Baheran Venous , Taheri Seyede Solmaz , Karimi Miyanji Parinaz , Mahdavi Rad Zeinab
Published: July 2023

Background: Competitive swimming leads to changes in salivary immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) and cortisol levels. The intensity and duration of exercise cause changes in the immune system. S-IgA and cortisol play a key role in maintaining the body’s immunity. This study was performed to investigate the effect of swimming exercise on the immune and hormonal systems of male children with the same caries index in Zanjan, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 86 boys 6–12 years old were selected. Based on their duration of training, the children were divided into two groups of 43: The competitive group and the non-competitive group. The group matching method in terms of dental caries, anxiety, and age was performed in the two groups. Stimulated saliva samples were collected to measure S-IgA and cortisol levels by ELISA before and after the swimming test. Independent t test, paired t test, and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis of data, with the significance level set at P<0.05. Results: The amount of S-IgA was higher in the competitive than in the non-competitive group. After swimming training, S-IgA increased in both age groups (28 children aged 6–9 and 58 aged 9–12 years old). In the 6–9 age group, the amount of cortisol in non-competitive boys increased significantly (P=0.048). In the 9–12 age group, the amount of cortisol in the competitive boys decreased. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study it seems that swimming can increase the amount of cortisol in the 6-9 age group. However, short-term physical activity (swimming test in this study) could not make a significant difference in the immune and hormonal systems of either of the age groups. Further studies are suggested to provide information on changes in the caries index.
Evaluation of knowledge levels of Turkish dental students on maxillofacial trauma assessment in 2020
Authors: Sarı Merve
Published: July 2023

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the level of theoretical and practical knowledge of the fourth- and fifth-year dental students in the examination of maxillofacial trauma patients. Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 20 questions measured on a Likert scale, was designed to evaluate the knowledge level of the students about maxillofacial trauma. The survey questions were transferred to Google Forms. The questionnaire was delivered to the students electronically through the Turkish Dental Association. Survey responses submitted between September 1, 2020 and November 1, 2020 were included. Results: The study included 660 dentistry students, among whom 420 were in the fifth and 240 were in the fourth year. Participants were asked 13 questions under the heading "Which of the following is/are appropriate for emergency assessment of a conscious patient presenting with maxillofacial trauma?" While 10 questions were answered correctly by the majority of the students, 3 questions were answered incorrectly. Additionally, negative responses were found to be higher for the seven subjective questions asked to evaluate students’ clinical experience. Conclusion: This study found that the dentistry students had an acceptable degree of theoretical knowledge about maxillofacial trauma, but they lacked clinical experience. Therefore, in undergraduate dental education, theoretical training should be coupled with proper practical training in patient examination, diagnostics, and treatment.
Comparison of salivary and serum homocysteine levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Bahramian Ayla , Dabaghi Tabriz Fatemeh , Katebi Katayoun , Jafarlou Vahid , Motayagheni Rosa , Joudi Aydin
Published: July 2023

Background: No factor alone has been defined as the cause of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Identification of biochemical markers involved in SCC metabolic reactions is important in SCC diagnosis. Homocysteine is an amino acid whose altered levels have been observed in various malignancies. This study aimed to assess the serum and salivary levels of homocysteine in patients with SCC and compare these data with those of healthy individuals. Methods: In this case-control analytical study, 21 patients with oral SCC and 21 healthy subjects were studied. Salivary and serum samples were obtained, and homocysteine levels were evaluated with an HCY ELISA Kit. Independent t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient were used, and statistical analysis was done using SPSS 17. A P value<0. 05 was considered significant. Results: The level of serum homocysteine was 3.71±2.5 in the patient group and 2.01±2.11 in the control group (P=0.008). The salivary homocysteine levels were 3.12±1.66 in the case group and 2.93±1.71 in control group (P=0.782). Conclusion: Homocysteine levels in the serum might be a good marker for diagnosis of oral SCC; however, more research is needed on using salivary homocysteine levels as a diagnostic indicator.
MAHALLE KURGUSU ÇERÇEVESİNDE PEYZAJ TASARIM KARARLARININ GELİŞTİRİLMESİ: TEKİRDAĞ/ÇORLU/TÜRKGÜCÜ MAHALLESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: BAŞARAN Taner , KİPER Tuğba
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada ”plan ve tasarım yaklaşımlarında özgün ve yerel değerlerini koruyabilen sürdürülebilir bir yaşam ortamı oluşturmak önemli bir gerekliliktir" hipotezi çerçevesinde Tekirdağ/Çorlu İlçesi özelinde yeni yerleşime açılması öngörülen Türkgücü Mahallesi örneğinde peyzaj tasarım kararlarının geliştirilmesi öngörülmüştür. Bu amaçla; sanayi kenti imajı ile ön plana çıkmış bir İlçenin henüz yapılaşmaya açılmamış bir alanın; parsel, açık alan, sokak ve yapı ölçeğine kadar inen bir yaklaşımla, çevresel açıdan sürdürülebilir, toplumsal açıdan yaşanılabilir, kültürel açıdan özgün bir şekilde tasarlanması hedeflenmiştir. Çalışma yöntemi, literatür verilerinin incelenmesi, arazi gözlemleri, analiz ve değerlendirmeleri ile peyzaj tasarım projelerini içermektedir. Yöntem süreci dahilinde, mahalle ölçeğinde; eğim, bakı, yükseklik, kentsel donatı alanları, yeşil alanlar ve ulaşım durumuna ilişkin haritalar oluşturulmuştur. İlgili haritalardan yararlanılarak, parsel- açık-yeşil alan-yol ve bina ölçeğinde stratejiler geliştirilerek, stratejilere yönelik AutoCAD, Photoshop ve Lumion programlarının kullanıldığı çok sayıda 3 boyutlu proje örneklerini içeren tasarım kararları geliştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçları "Griden Yeşile Dönüşüm’’ konsepti çerçevesinde, sürdürülebilir kentlerin gelişimi için mahalle kurgusu özelinde mikro ölçekte bir örnek oluşturacaktır
INVESTIGATION OF TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SOME AZO DYES BY OECD QSAR METHOD
Authors: KEŞKEK KARABULUT Yasemin , YALÇIN GÜRKAN Yelda
Published: July 2023

In this study, the toxicological properties of some of the aromatic amine raw materials commonly used in textile dyes and the dyestuffs produced from these raw materials were examined with the OECD QSAR method and their toxicological effects on human health were investigated. In the literature review conducted with the relevant structures, it was seen that no study set was found in terms of toxicology, considering the comparison of raw materials and products. Studies have found that some aromatic amine raw materials and azo dyes produced from these raw materials are generally moderately irritating. While the related raw materials generally have eye irritant properties, the products do not have any irritating properties. It can be said that 12 aromatic amine raw materials and 13 azo dyes have skin sensitizing properties. The raw materials are 2,6-dibromo-4-nitro aniline, 6-methoxybenzothiazole-2-ylamine, 2-Bromo-4,6-dinotroaniline, and azo dyes, which are Disperse Brown 27-1, Disperse Brown 19 and Disperse Blue 291, are mutagenic.
HARDALİYE ÜRETİM SÜRECİ VE SÜRECİ ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLERİN KALİTE ÜZERİNE ETKİLERİ
Authors: LEYLAK ÇAŞKURLU Selda
Published: July 2023

Kırklareli ilinde coğrafi işaretle tescillenmiş Hardaliye içeceği, bölge için hem kültürel ve bağcılık tarihi hem de yetiştirilen üzümlerin alternatif bir gıdaya işlenmesi açısından önem taşımaktadır. Günümüzde hardaliye üretiminin geleneksel yöntemlerle endüstriyel ve teknolojik üretim tesislerinde yapılırken üretim kalitesini etkileyen faktörlerin göz önüne alınması sürdürülebilirlik ve ürün kalitesinin standardizasyonu açısından önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada hardaliyenin üretim kalitesini belirleyen faktörler; hammadde ve üretim olarak iki temel başlıkta incelenmiştir. Hardaliyeye işlenecek üzüm çeşitlerinin, ürünün karakteristiğine uygun ve yüksek kalitede yetiştirilmiş üzümlerden seçilmesi duyusal özellikleri ve kaliteyi olumlu yönde etkileyecektir. Üzümlerin özenle işlenerek, kontrollü fermentasyon sürecine tabi tutulması ve daha sonra yüksek randımanda sıkım işlemi yapılması hardaliyenin kalite özelliklerini etkileyerek, hardaliyenin koyu yakut renginde, tatlımsı, hafif yakıcı ve damakta meyve aromaları taşıyan, kendine has kokusunda duyusal kalite özelliklerine sahip olmasını sağlayacaktır.
Maclaurin Coefficient Estimates for a New General Subclasses of m-Fold Symmetric Holomorphic Bi-Univalent Functions
Authors: Al-Asadi Ahmed Mousa Ajil , Al-Ziadi Najah Ali Jiben
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the present paper is to introduce and investigate two new general subclasses $\mathcal{M} \mathcal{A}_{\Sigma_{m}}(\delta, \lambda ; \alpha)$ and $\mathcal{M} \mathcal{A}_{\Sigma_{m}}(\delta, \lambda ; \beta)$ of $\Sigma_{m}$ consisting of holomorphic and m-fold symmetric bi-univalent functions defined in the open unit disk $U$. For functions belonging to the two classes introduced here, we derive estimates on the initial coefficients $\left|d_{m+1}\right|$ and $\left|d_{2 m+1}\right|$. We get new special cases for our results. In addition, Several related classes are also investigated and connections to earlier known outcomes are made.
UI/UX Designing of an Indonesian Language Writing Educational Game for Elementary School Students Using a Human Centred Design Method
Authors: Fitra Luthfi Syukriansyah , Ratnasari Chanifah Indah
Published: July 2023

Based on previous research conducted on elementary school students, it was found that there are still many errors in the use of EYD or KBBI rules, such as errors in the use of capital letters and the use of words. The lack of learning media outside of school triggers students' lack of understanding. Using technology-based learning media in games is exciting and can help improve students' understanding outside school. Using educational games as out-of-school learning media has several advantages, namely ease of access and higher student interest in playing. In developing games, an attractive appearance is needed and is the need of elementary school students. This is adequate and can increase students' interest in using the game as an out-of-school learning media. Therefore, an appropriate design method is needed to design the appearance to be attractive and in accordance with the needs of students, one of which is Human-Centered Design (HCD). This method involves users directly during the design process. By applying the HCD method, this research aims to design the interface of the "CerdasEYD" educational game that suits the needs and answers the problems that students have. Testing is carried out using the System Usability Scale to measure the success of the interface that has been designed. Through this test, the results obtained in the form of an average score of 95 indicate that the design designed has met the needs and answered the problems that students problems.
Rethinking the Teaching of English Literature (The Case of Moroccan Universities)
Authors: Benfares Rachid
Published: July 2023

This paper analyses the situation of English literature and its teaching in Moroccan universities. The gap between students and literature is widening. The malaise is obvious. Some students no longer know how to approach literary texts. They have no clear strategy for reading, understanding and criticising a text. Moreover, a sense of the literary activity is also missing. Why read novels, plays and poems? What is the purpose of it all? These questions continue to resonate in the minds of our students without finding the courage to address them with their teachers. In order to be in a position to identify the problem and propose realistic and practical solutions, it was necessary to organise two different surveys. While the first dealt with methodology, the second focused on motivation and the meaning of literary activities. The results show that the problem exists and that the need to rethink the teaching of literature becomes more than significant.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Penghambat Penyelesaian Studi Mahasiswa Program Studi Matematika Universitas Sulawesi Barat Menggunakan PLS-SEM
Authors: Abubakar Rahmah , Rifandi Muh. , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Fatimah Fatimah
Published: July 2023

This research aims to examine the factors that influence the completion of students' studies at the University of West Sulawesi Mathematics Study Program. The high frequency of alumni with a length of study above the expected time is a polemic that needs to be solved and followed up. The research method analyses the partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM). This study involved 2016, 2017 and 2018, batch students. Data collection used an online questionnaire. The results showed that the self-control factor and the intelligence and interest factor had a significant effect on students' motivation to complete their study on time. On the other hand, environmental factors and campus instrument factors do not have a significant effect.
The Impact of Real Estate Price Drop and Interest Rate Fluctuation on Households’ Default Risk
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Research Institute, Noh Min Ji , Lee Kyung Ae
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the effect of real estate price decline and interest rate fluctuation on the default risk of mortgage-holding homeowners. Default risk is measured using cash flows and net asset holdings at the household level. First, using a stress test, we examine how these measures are affected by a variety of stress scenarios. The result shows that 0.14%-4.02% of households are at risk of default; therefore, the households’ default risk is not high. However, youth and middle-aged individuals are exposed to higher default risk than other age groups, and an estimated 56.5% of youth exposed to default risk belong to the middle-income class. Second, employing the probit model, we find that socio-demographic characteristics such as sex, age, and education variables are no longer significant independent variables for youth and middle-aged individuals compared with all other age groups. Furthermore, households with low financial assets, low net assets, multiple mortgages, and multiple properties have a higher default risk. Our results shed light on the necessity of monitoring youth and middle-aged individuals' financial health in order to lessen their social and economic impact.
The Effects of Housing Characteristics on Life Satisfaction: A Comparison Across Age Groups
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Research Institute, Woo Sun Hee
Published: July 2023

This study examined the effects of housing characteristics on life satisfaction across different age groups. Prior research has primarily focused on specific population groups (elderly, disabled, single-person households, etc.) or a handful of housing characteristics. These studies do not account for differences in the effects of housing characteristics on life satisfaction. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of three housing characteristics on life satisfaction across age groups: housing tenure, housing quality, and housing affordability.
This study found that only housing quality influences life satisfaction among young adults, whereas both housing quality and tenure affect life satisfaction among middle-aged individuals. In addition to housing quality and tenure, housing affordability also affects the life satisfaction of the elderly. These results indicate that the importance of housing increases with age and suggest that age-appropriate housing policies should be implemented. Particularly, because housing tenure affects the life satisfaction of middle-aged individuals, it is necessary to assist them in purchasing a house. In addition, because housing affordability affects the life satisfaction of the elderly, support is required to alleviate their housing cost burden. Finally, the quality of housing is important to the life satisfaction of individuals of all ages. Efforts should therefore be made to improve the quality of housing by enhancing housing and implementing minimum housing standards.
Os anéis do poder nas adaptações seriadas do streaming, reconhecimento e percepção sensível
Authors: De Barros Laan Mendes , Fontaniello Bernardo
Published: July 2023

Na sociedade em rede, o desenvolvimento de produtos midiáticos se vale das tendências mensuradas pelas empresas de mídia. É assim que as plataformas de streaming, como meio de produção, circulação e consumo de bens simbólicos, formatam séries audiovisuais com grande engajamento do público. Este artigo tensiona tais estratégias com a percepção sensível dos espectadores e fala da midiatização da sociedade e de experiências de reconhecimento a partir de séries de ficção adaptadas, que acionam disputas estéticas e políticas, como é o caso da questão de raça, aqui trazida em breve análise da série O senhor dos anéis: os anéis de poder.

Palavras-chave: plataformas de streaming; séries adaptadas; experiência estética; reconhecimento e alteridade
O bom ladrão
Authors: Oliveira Neto Marcus Túlio , Serelle Marcio
Published: July 2023

Este artigo analisa a série Lupin (Netflix, 2021) por meio do cotejo entre o personagem Assane Diop, da narrativa audiovisual, e Arsène Lupin, da ficção literária escrita por Maurice Leblanc, no início do século 20. Busca compreender como a adaptação remodela a narrativa e propicia, por meio de um herói, na nova versão, com ascendência senegalesa, o debate de questões sociais contemporâneas em diálogo com o contexto de recepção. Os resultados demonstram como o tema da vingança, que estrutura o enredo, serve tanto à serialidade como à crítica da invisibilidade e da desigualdade sociais e do preconceito contra imigrantes na França atual.
DIVERSIFICANDO NA PRÁTICA A UTILIZAÇÃO DOS MÉTODOS ÁGEIS: SCRUM E KANBAN – DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA LOCADORA DE VEÍCULOS
Authors: ALVES RIBEIRO FILHO RICARDO , MIRELLA FARINA RENATA , FLORIAN FABIANA
Published: July 2023

Increasingly the degree of demand from customers in the business environment regarding product delivery time and better quality. When there is a reference to software development, a great change is perceived in the processes established today, which must follow specific methods according to the appropriate area. The objective of this work is to characterize the agile methods (Scrum and Kanban) to manage complex projects and identify which one is the best applied for a given situation, including the possibility of using them together. A bibliographic research was carried out and an application was developed with the objective of using the comparison of two Agile Methodologies relating the good practices adopted in both methods, through the concepts, values, differences of each one. It was concluded that it is possible to use Scrum and Kanban together in a practical approach, combining the best elements of both methodologies. Teams took advantage of the flexibility and adaptability of Scrum while using the visual representation and flow-based principles of Kanban to optimize time and quality of work.
Pelatihan Penanggulangan Kekerasan Terhadap Perempuan Di Kabupaten Nagan Raya
Authors: Anwar Sufyan
Published: July 2023

Kekerasan terhadap perempuan sudah dianggap sebagai salah satu masalah kesehatan masyarakat secara global. Hal ini dikarenakan pola kejadian kekerasan terus terjadi peningkatan setiap tahunnya, terutama di Indonesia. Ada sejumlah faktor risiko yang diduga berkaitan dengan kejadian kekerasan terhadap perempuan seperti tingkat pendidikan, keyakinan dan norma, kepribadian yang antisosial, ketidakpuasan perkawinan, konsumsi alkohol dan lainnya. Untuk dapat menurunkan kasus kekerasan terhadap perempuan yang terus meningkat, maka salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah melalui peningkatan pengetahuan kepada masyarakat. Pelatihan tentang penanggulangan kekerasan terhadap perempuan dilakukan pada tanggal 19 Agustus 2021 selama satu setengah jam di Aula Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Gampong Kabupaten Nagan Raya. Kegiatan tersebut dihadiri oleh 30 peserta dari berbagai unsur dan dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode tanya jawab setelah penyajian/ presentasi terlebih dahulu. Sebagian besar peserta menunjukkan animo dan semangat yang cukup baik saat presentasi dilakukan dan demikian pula saat sesi tanya jawab, dimana banyak perserta yang mengajukan pertanyaan dan menceritakan pengalaman mereka tentang kekerasan yang terjadi dilingkungan mereka. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa ada peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman peserta tentang kekerasan terhadap perempuan. Peserta yang hadir diharapkan dapat menularkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mereka tentang kekerasan terhadap perempuan kepada masyarakat luas, terutama kepada orang-orang yang ada di lingkungan kerja dan tempat tinggal mereka.
Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama Melalui Kajian Tafsir Ayat-Ayat Moderat di Rumah Belajar Serambi Jombang
Authors: Ramdhan Tri Wahyudi , Saifuddin Saifuddin , Arisandi Bustomi
Published: July 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian ini berangkat dari teori umum bahwa kekerasan atas nama agama bermula dari satu pemahaman agama eksklusiv dan intoleran sudah sepatutnya mendapat perhatian, dan sebisa mungkin dibendung persebarannya.Berangkat dari sini, pengabdian bertujuan  untuk memberikan penyuluhan dan pemahaman kesadaran beragama yang moderat, inklusif dan toleran melalui kajian tafsir ayat-ayat moderat di Rumah Belajar Serambi Jombang. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode Participatory Action Research, melalui Kajian tafsir ayat-ayat moderat kepada 60 peserta,. Adapun materi pengabdian yang diberikan kepada masyarakat terkait dengan tema pengabdian Pendidikan moderasi beragama ini adalah penyampaian ayat-ayat pilihan khususnya yang terkait dengan nilai dan prinsip moderasi beragama. Hasil dari kegiatan ini bahwa pelaksanaan kegiatan  ini terdiri dari tiga tahap yang setiap tahap  meiliki tema pertama kajian tentang Non-Muslim dalam Al-Qur’an. Kedua tentang nilai-nilai kemanusiaan dalam Al-Qur’an. Ketiga tengan moderasi beragama dalam perspektif Al-Qur’an. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini diharapkan memberikan manfaat dan dampak diantaranya pemahaman agama masyarakat yang cenderung kepada sikap moderat, karena sikap moderat dalam beragama sangat dianjurkan dan sikap ini dirujuk langsung dari sumber utama di dalam agama Islam, yaitu kitab suci Alquran.
PENINGKATAN KESEHATAN ANAK USIA DINI DENGAN PENERAPAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT
Authors: H a r i J a u
Published: July 2023

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesehatan anak usia dini melalui penerapan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini meliputi penyuluhan kepada orang tua, pengasuh, dan anak usia dini mengenai pentingnya perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Materi edukasi disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik anak usia dini, termasuk praktik perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat, pola makan sehat, dan kebiasaan higiene pribadi. Media audiovisual digunakan untuk membuat materi edukasi lebih menarik dan mudah dipahami oleh anak usia dini. Selain itu, demonstrasi langsung dilakukan untuk mengajarkan praktik-praktik seperti mencuci tangan, etika batuk, dan penggunaan masker yang benar. Implementasi program dilakukan dengan melibatkan partisipasi aktif peserta untuk memastikan pemahaman dan penerapan praktik-praktik tersebut dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Evaluasi dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi pengetahuan dan keterampilan terkait peningkatan kesehatan anak usia dini setelah program pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan. Hasil evaluasi ini akan menjadi acuan untuk memahami efektivitas dan dampak program serta untuk pengembangan program yang lebih baik di masa depan. Diharapkan melalui pengabdian masyarakat ini, anak usia dini dan orang tua dapat memperoleh pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang memadai dalam menerapkan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Dengan penerapan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat yang baik, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesehatan anak usia dini dan menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih sehat bagi mereka
PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN MANAJEMEN LABA TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Rahayu Sri
Published: July 2023

Laporan keuangan merupakan catatan informasi keuangan perusahaan pada suatu periode akuntansi yang dapat digunakan untuk menggambarkan kinerja keuangan perusahaan tersebut. Pada tahun 2017-2021 diketahui banyak perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor industri barang konsumsi di Indonesia mengalami ketidakstabilan kinerja keuangannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Good Corporate Governance, Ukuran Perusahan Dan Manajemen Laba terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan. Teknik pemilihan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 19 perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor industri barang dan konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode tahun 2017 – 2021. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan software SPSS versi 22. Good Corporate Governance diproksikan dengan Dewan Direksi, Komisaris Independen, Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Kepemilikan Institusional. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Dewan Direksi, Kepemilikan Manajerial, Kepemilikan Institusional dan Manajemen laba berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan. Sedangkan Komisaris Independen dan Ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan.
ANALISIS BAURAN PEMASARAN PADA HOME INDUSTRI WADAI KELEMBEN DESA TAMBAK ANYAR MARTAPURA
Authors: Malihah Lola
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategy carried out by Home Industry Wadai Kelamben business actors in Tambak Anyar Martapura Village. Home Industry is one of the community's efforts in improving the economy. Home Industri Wadai Kelamben has an interesting marketing strategy to be further researched considering that this business is able to survive in the midst of current economic competition conditions. This research is a field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects in this study are business owners and employees of Home Industri Wadai Kelamben while the object is the marketing strategy applied. Data collection techniques use observation, interview and documentation methods. The data analysis used is data reduction, triangulation and drawing conclusions. The results obtained from this study are: Food products offered are of high quality. The price offered is relatively cheap and affordable for all consumers. The place chosen as a strategic selling location and easy to reach consumers, because it is on the main road across districts and across provinces. Business actors have also promoted by advertising products through social media and the most supportive is word of mouth carried out by consumers who have purchased. This shows the quality of the product so that consumers become satisfied and loyal. From the Islamic economic side, the marketing strategy carried out is also not contrary to Islamic muamalah.
İndirimli Market Müşterilerinin Aktüel Ürünlere Yönelik Değer Algılarının Demografik Değişkenler ve Ürün Çeşidi Açısından Ölçülmesi
Authors: YILDIZ Şahin , BİNİCİ Erdem
Published: July 2023

Birçok indirim marketinin uyguladığı ve müşterilerinde dikkatle takip ederek yoğun ilgi gösterdiği ürünlerden biriside aktüel ürünlerdir. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı ise indirim marketlerinin sunmuş olduğu aktüel ürünlerin müşterilerin demografik özellikleri ile satın aldıkları aktüel ürünlere göre değer algılarını çeşitli boyutlar bakımından (kalite, fiyat vb.) inceleyerek farklılık olup olmadığını belirlemektir. Bu amaçla Kahramanmaraş’daki indirim marketlerinden biri olan BİM Mağazasından aktüel ürünlerden satın alan 218 müşteriye yönelik anket çalışması uygulanmış ve müşterilerin vermiş oldukları cevaplar SPSS 20 programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda, müşterinin yaşı ile ürünün fiyatına verdiği değer, aylık gelirine göre ise ürünün kalitesine verdiği değerler arasında farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
LİSE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN GENETİĞİ DEĞİŞTİRİLMİŞ ÜRÜNLERE YÖNELİK KAYGILARININ BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: AYDIN BEYTUR Solmaz , GURBUZOGLU YALMANCI Sibel
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı lise öğrencilerinin genetiği değiştirilmiş ürünlere (GDO’lu ürün) yönelik kaygılarının belirlenmesidir. Çalışmada tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Kars ilinde 2021-2022 eğitim-öğretim yılında öğrenim görmekte olan 251 lise 9, 10 ve 11. sınıf öğrencileri çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilmiş olan “GDO’lu Ürünlere Yönelik Kaygı Anketi” kullanılmıştır. Anket formu dört adet açık uçlu sorudan oluşan bir görüş anketidir. Çalışma sonucunda lise öğrencilerinin GDO’lu ürünler hakkında yeteri kadar bilgilerinin olmadığı görülmüş, öğrencilerin GDO’lu ürünlerin tüketilmemesi gerektiğine, sağlıklarının bozulabileceğine ve çevreye zarar verebileceklerine yönelik endişeleri olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Attending Operating Rooms for Clinical-Years Medical Students: Benefits and Barriers
Authors: Al-Taher Raed , Rashdan Mohammad , Amarin Marzouq , Addasi Rami , Odeh Ghada , Abu-Harb Amal , Habashneh Rawan , Al-Omari Dana , Al-Zughayer Lubna , Toukan Rama , Al-Awamleh Renad , Qasho Sanaa
Published: July 2023

Background and Aim: Attending operations is part of medical school education. This research studied the benefits and barriers facing students in the operating theaters. It also looked for student, surgeon and environmental factors that could play a role in participants’ understanding. The aim was to explore the effect on participants’ perception and understanding of surgical techniques to shed light on the obstacles faced, and whether the learning objectives, either in general surgery or sub-surgery courses, can be achieved.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study used an electronic questionnaire (Google Forms), and 287 responses were received. Data were then analyzed using SPSS software.

Results: Of the 287 medical students who completed the questionnaire, 83% of those who scrubbed-in confirmed that scrubbing-in and being part of the operating team provided them with a better understanding. Laparoscopic-type surgeries carried a better teaching benefit. Neither the number of students attending the theatre, attendance at previous surgical skills courses, or the future specialty interest of the medical student had a significant correlation with the benefit of attending the operating rooms. Our findings align with those of many other studies, in that the main points are the role of the surgeon, the environment, and the importance of scrubbing-in.

Conclusion: A surgeon who provides good explanations and a student who knows the learning goals before going to the theatre, as well as a friendly environment, were found to achieve the best combination with the best outcome.
Randomized Controlled Trials and Quasi-Experimental Therapies for Hoarding Disorder: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Hidayati Nur Oktavia , Nida Nazla , Shalahuddin Iwan
Published: July 2023

Aims: This study identified therapies for hoarding disorder.

Methods: The literature review method was employed with several databases: EBSCOhost, PubMed, Sage Journals, and ScienceDirect, and the Google Scholar search engine. Articles were sorted based on the following inclusion criteria: published between 2011–2021, written in Indonesian or English, available full-text, type of experimental study (RCT, quasi), focus on hoarding or compulsive hoarding and its effects on daily life, and including a sample for a primary study with adult and elderly hoarders aged 19 plus.

Results: Five articles were found discussing therapies using an experimental method of treating hoarding disorder. The findings showed improvement in hoarding symptoms with outcomes of 23–28% for support group therapy, 31.8% for contingency management therapy, 38% for cognitive rehabilitation and exposure/sorting therapy (CREST), 43% for community-based CREST, and four out of six (66.67%) participants experiencing clinically significant changes following clutter buddies therapy.

Conclusion: The procedures, periods, and number of sessions allotted to each study could have influenced the effectiveness of the intervention. However, since only one study used an RCT, further research is recommended using this method regarding therapies for hoarding disorder.
Acceptance and Refusal Rates for Stem Cell Transplantation and Donation among Saudi Females
Authors: Alrehaili Amani , Alshihri Sarah , Althobaiti Rahaf , Alazizi Nojoud , Gharib Amal , Bakhuraysah Maha , Alzahrani Hind , Alhuthali Hayaa
Published: July 2023

Background: The major obstacle to stem cell transplantation (SCT) therapy is finding a matching family donor. In Saudi Arabia, 60% of pediatrics and 30% of adult patients cannot find a matching donor in their family. Little evidence has been published worldwide to assess women’s acceptance of SCT, and so this research analyzed awareness of SCT and the acceptance and refusal rates for stem cell donation among Saudi females.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with females living in Saudi Arabia. Voluntary questionnaires of 20 multiple-choice questions consisting of demographics, knowledge, and acceptance and refusal rates for SCT and donation were randomly distributed across social media platforms.

Results: A total of 474 ‎participants completed the questionnaire. Participants showed low levels of basic knowledge regarding SCT: 20.9% gave the correct answer for stem cell sources, 27.6% were aware of SCT centers, and 36.9% were aware of the possible factors affecting the success of SCT. A low percentage (1.3%) of respondents were registered at the Saudi Stem Cell Donor Registry (SSCDR). The internet and social media, in particular, were the major sources of knowledge for half the participants. Interestingly, even though some participants expressed concerns, three-quarters stated their acceptance of SCT and donation, especially if there is a need.

Conclusion: The females’ lack of knowledge about SCT and concerns about stem cell donation may contribute to the shortage of donor availability, suggesting a need to increase the level of awareness and motivation, particularly via health professionals.