bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Masculinidades femininas na literatura brasileira: Luzia-Homem e Dona Guidinha do Poço
Authors: Maia Helder Thiago
Published: March 2023

A partir do romance Luzia-Homem (1903[2003]), de Domingos Olympio, e da novela Dona Guidinha do Poço (1899[2000]), de Manuel de Oliveira Paiva, e em diálogo com o aporte teórico de Zanello (2018), e as contribuições de Connel (1995), Halberstam (2018) e Kimmel (2016), buscamos entender como a literatura brasileira constrói a masculinidade de mulheres. Nesse sentido, investigamos as virilidades sexual, laborativa e guerreira, assim como buscamos inferir como essas personagens se entendem e são entendidas por narradores e outros personagens. Por fim, argumentamos como a masculinidade feminina ao mesmo tempo em que proporciona maior liberdade às personagens, termina por literariamente também produzir a morte. Assim, a masculinidade de mulheres parece se constituir como o intolerável para a literatura brasileira.
Creencias sobre el aprendizaje: Investigando la perspectiva del aprendiente sobre las actividades y tareas en un curso tándem presencial
Authors: Hammrich Tim , Friedel Beatriz
Published: March 2023

La importancia de la perspectiva de los aprendientes en procesos de aprendizaje ya ha sido documentada en diversas investigaciones; sin embargo sigue habiendo desideratas tanto en el campo de la investigación sobre las creencias referidas a las prácticas concretas en el aula y en contextos fuera de las clases universitarias tradicionales, como también sobre la relación entre trasfondo cultural y creencias. En este trabajo se investiga la perspectiva de los participantes en un curso de aprendizaje de idiomas en tándem indagando hasta qué punto creen que las diversas tareas y actividades llevadas a cabo en el aula contribuyen a su aprendizaje. Los datos cuantitativos, recabados a través de un cuestionario, se analizan mediante procesos estadísticos. La información obtenida contribuye a mejorar el entendimiento del aprendizaje en tándem, sirve como base para diseñar nuevos cursos o modificar los existentes y permite revelar diferencias y similitudes entre los colectivos culturales. Los resultados obtenidos indican que el material didáctico usado es, por una parte, una aportación positiva al aprendizaje desde la perspectiva del participante mientras que por otra se revela como apto para cursos de estas características. Asimismo, es evidente el papel que juega el trasfondo cultural en algunos de los ítems aquí investigados.
Prostaglandin F2α induced luteolysis is delayed but not prevented by acute administration of luteotropic drugs in lactating nonpregnant Holstein cows
Authors: Ambrose Divakar , Colazo Marcos , Gobikrushanth Mohanathas
Published: March 2023

Inadvertent use of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in pregnant cattle could result in luteolysis and pregnancy loss. Using a nonpregnant cow model, we determined if luteotropic agents could counteract luteolytic effects of PGF2α. Ovarian status of 20 lactating nonpregnant Holstein cows was synchronized using an Ovsynch protocol and ovulation confirmed by transrectal ultrasonography 48 hours after the second gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). Eight days after ovulation, 25 mg of dinoprost (native PGF2α) was administered IM to induce luteolysis. Five minutes after PGF2α, cows were treated IM with gonadorelin (GnRH, 100 μg; n = 5), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG, 1,000 IU; n = 6), porcine pituitary luteinizing hormone (pLH, 25 mg; n = 5), or saline (control, 2 ml; n = 4). Blood samples were collected before PGF2α (0 hour) and at 1, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60, 72, and 84 hours after PGF2α to monitor subsequent luteal activity by measuring plasma progesterone concentrations. Although none of the treatments counteracted the luteolytic action of PGF2α, the rate of decline in plasma progesterone within 1 hour after PGF2α was greater (p = 0.04) in control than in GnRH, hCG, and pLH (2.2 versus 0.2, 0.3, and 0.1 ng/ml/hour, respectively). In addition, pLH-treated cows tended (p = 0.07) to have greater overall mean plasma progesterone for up to 84 hours (1.6 ± 0.2 ng/ml) than other treatments combined (1.1 ± 0.1 ng/ml). In the present study, giving GnRH, hCG or pLH 5 minutes after PGF2α administration was not effective in countering luteolytic effects of PGF2α. Nevertheless, pLH treatment tended to delay PGF2α induced luteolysis, which warrants further investigation.
Vaginal microbiome: what not to do
Authors: Lyman Candace
Published: March 2023

Little advancement has been made over the years in defining normal canine reproductive tract microbiota. Existing survey data were obtained using the practical, but flawed, culture-based technique. Many of our clinical decisions pertaining to canine vagina are impacted by vaginal culture swab results; however, based on literature, culture results significantly underestimate bacterial diversity and concurrently overestimate role of isolated bacteria as they are more “visible.” As clinicians practicing in “Omics Era” we must be prepared to interpret data from 16S rDNA gene sequencing for bacterial identification. With recently published information paving the path for characterizing a resident microbiome in the canine reproductive tract, we can begin to integrate this information into clinical practices, particularly those that pertain to ever-frustrating cases of canine vaginitis. With this information, our clinical practices should aim to identify an accurate cause and to do no (further) harm to the canine vaginal microbiome.
Canine placentation: normal gross and histologic structure, and confounding features of evaluation
Authors: Premanandan Christopher , Runcan Erin
Published: March 2023

Striking microscopic changes take place in canine endometrium morphology during placentation. Gross structure (zonary placentation) and nature of maternal-fetal interface (endotheliochorial) is generally well understood. However, histological changes in endometrial tissue proper and how they impact fertility assessment utilizing histology may be less well understood. This review will cover evaluation of canine placenta (gross and microscopic), difficulties in correlating histologic evaluation to fertility and fetal loss, and implications in interpreting histopathology results.
Reproductive microbiome alterations: canine prostatitis
Authors: Kutzler Michelle
Published: March 2023

Prostate is the only accessory sex gland in dog. During periods of sexual rest, prostatic fluid is continuously and constitutively secreted into the proximal urethra where a small amount flows antegrade to exert bactericidal effects and to prevent ascent of lower urinary tract bacteria. Pathologic conditions of the prostate gland are common in dogs and their incidence increases with age. Bacterial prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia account for ~ 85% of all prostatic disorders. Bacterial prostatitis can develop as an acutely fulminating emergency condition or as a chronic disorder in conjunction with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Although signalment, clinical signs and pathogenesis vary between these 2 disease forms, diagnosis and treatment are similar. All dogs with suspected prostatitis should have a complete physical examination, including transrectal palpation and abdominal ultrasonography, as well as a minimum database with complete blood count, chemistry panel, and prostatic fluid analysis and culture (with sensitivity). Most common isolate in bacterial prostatitis is Escherichia coli (there are various subpathotypes that promote prostatic virulence). In addition, a variety of other gram-negative and grampositive bacterial and fungal organisms can cause prostatitis in dogs. Successful treatment of prostatitis depends upon which form of the disease is present. Acute prostatitis requires aggressive systemic therapy with sensitive antimicrobials. For chronic prostatitis, treatment goals must include both reducing prostatic hyperplasia (to eliminate the predisposing cause) as well as antimicrobials (selected based upon sensitivity as well as pharmacokinetics). Trimethoprim-sulfadiazine, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and enrofloxacin are all suitable choices.
Brix refractometer scoring of immunoglobulin G in postpartum mares’ colostrum
Authors: Storme Julie , McCue Patrick , Bisiau Christian , Hess Ann
Published: March 2023

Newborn foals are dependent on ingestion of high-quality colostrum for their immune protection. Colostrum quality (immunuoglobulin G [IgG]) can be determined by the single radial immunodiffusion (SRID) test or estimated by Brix refractometer. Goal was to compare SRID test findings (IgG concentrations) and Brix refractometer readings (IgG percentage) in colostrum samples collected from mares during the first 12 - 18 hours postpartum. A total of 56 colostrum samples were collected from 10 postpartum mares. Postfoaling, colostrum IgG concentrations were 21,785 ± 5,592 mg/dl and IgG percentage was 27.9 ± 3.7%. At 12 hours postfoaling, IgG concentrations decreased to 1,713.9 ± 1,380.4 mg/dl and its percentage to 11.4 ± 1.6%. There was a high correlation (r = 0.9661) between SRID test results and Brix refractometry scores. In summary, Brix refractometry can be used to monitor colostrum quality.
Comparison of two altrenogest preparations in mares: a pilot study
Authors: Loy Jaymie , Norman Scott , Ip Heather , Stephen Cyril
Published: March 2023

Altrenogest is a synthetic progestin used in reproductive management of horses. Aims were to characterize and compare plasma altrenogest concentrations associated with weekly injectable versus daily oral preparations of altrenogest treatments. We hypothesized that an injectable preparation would not maintain concentrations higher than an oral preparation given once weekly. Two mares with no in vivo source of progesterone received either Treatment A (150 mg intramuscular altrenogest on days 0, 7, and 14) or Treatment B (0.044 mg/kg bodyweight of oral altrenogest daily for 3 weeks). After a 3-week washout period, mares received the opposite treatment for 3 weeks. Blood was collected prior to treatments and on days 0, 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, and 21. High-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used for altrenogest assays. Mean minimum plasma concentrations after Treatments A and B were 1.51 ± 0.65 and 2.38 ± 1.53 ng/ml, respectively. Plasma altrenogest concentrations were significantly higher in Treatment A than Treatment B at 24 hours posttreatment (days 1, 8, and 15). No significant difference between plasma altrenogest concentrations was detected on days 4 and 7 of each week. Finding that plasma altrenogest concentrations were higher for Treatment A at all time points except days 7, 14, and 21 supported our hypothesis. An injectable altrenogest preparation may be considered a more practical and safer solution for long-term treatment; based on this study, it was comparable to a proven daily oral altrenogest treatment for a minimum of 4 days.
Hypertrophic osteopathy in a pregnant doe with bronchopneumonia
Authors: Heacock Elisa , Bates Anabelle , Wulster Kate , Manzi Timothy , Luethy Daniela , Abraham Michelle
Published: March 2023

An 18 month old Boer doe in late pregnancy was presented for severe distal limb swelling and lameness of all 4 limbs, hyporexia, and tachypnea. Doe was hyporexic for several days prior to presentation and was ~ 137 - 141 days pregnant. Radiography showed that the doe had bronchopneumonia, and palisading periosteal proliferation of her metacarpal bones and proximal phalanges. A diagnosis of hypertrophic osteopathy secondary to bronchopneumonia, or pregnancy, or the combined effects of bronchopneumonia and pregnancy, was made. Three months following parturition and treatment for pneumonia, doe was re-evaluated, at that time, both pneumonia and orthopedic changes were almost completely resolved. This represents the first reported case of hypertrophic osteopathy in a domestic goat. It is uncertain what role bronchopneumonia and advanced pregnancy had in the development of hypertrophic osteopathy.
Uterine body fetal reduction in a mare: cranio-cervical dislocation via colpotomy
Authors: Hall Sabrina , Klabnik Jessica , Yepez Pablo , Prado Tulio
Published: March 2023

A 15-year old American Saddle Horse mare, pregnant (~ 60 days) with twins, was referred. Transrectal ultrasonography revealed the presence of 1 fetus in uterine body and the other in right uterine horn. Inconvenient location (uterine body) of the fetus made it difficult to apply established techniques for twin reduction. Cranio-cervical dislocation via colpotomy was performed on the twin located in the uterine body. Heartbeat was not detected at 48 hours postprocedural transrectal ultrasonography. Remaining twin was delivered at term without complications.
Afghanistan during the Taliban 2.0 Heading towards Devestation
Authors: Achakzai Nasseb Khan
Published: March 2023

Afghanistan has been in multiple socioeconomic, political, and other crises after the Soviet invasions whose shocks are felt even today. After the 9/11 attack, the Taliban 1 government was toppled national governments were formulated two times each by Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani. It has been almost 1 year and 4 months since the Taliban have retaken the country after two decades in August 2021. Since then the state has been witnessing gigantic changes in the economic, political, diplomatic, human rights, education, and health sectors. Although the situation concerning these spheres was not good prior to the Taliban’s regime on the flip side, it was far better than today’s Afghanistan. Although much has been written on the conditions of social, economic, political, education, health, and basic human rights during the Taliban rule but the ongoing research will focus on a comparative analysis of indicators before the Taliban regime and the current Taliban regime itself and their incompetency and will prove that the country is witnessing a great leap backward during the current Taliban regime. In the end, the research will concentrate on the best possible policy options for the Taliban to be taken to steer the country out of these whirlpools.
Assessment & Prevalence of Malpractice of Quacks Survey of District Dera Ismail Khan (DIK), Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa (KPK) Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Shah , Khan Muhammad Zakryya , Atif Muhammad , Farooqui Mehjabeen , Kakar Zainullah , Faheem Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Current study was conducted to address the problem of quackery that is widespread in Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan. During this study number of quacks and Qualified professionals in these areas and different ways of malpractice, practiced by the quacks were included. The study was conducted in all the urban, rural and semi urban area of DIK. Survey based on questionnaire was conducted distributing one in general populations and 2nd distributed among the quacks in the rural, urban and semi urban areas of DIK. Sample size of 150 was set in this regard. The three months duration study was performed to assess their malpractice regarding quacks and what knowledge they have. A questionnaire to approach the behavior of quacks regarding their practice consisting of 11 questions was also designed to analyze ways of quackery, government role and awareness of people about the quackery. Quacks mostly cater to people who are lower middle and lower socioeconomic class, having no approach to qualified practitioners. The public is not quality conscious and they seek to relive the pains with restricted budgets. These quackers consider them a qualified practioners and people having less knowledge of its outcomes and possessing poverty, expose to poor health practices. This leads to spread of other fatal diseases like AIDS, hepatitis and cancer. In order to reduce probability of exposure to unsafe healthcare practices, Government must have proper check and balance so that it may be proactively addressed by shutting down all unlicensed practitioners and educating the community to discourage the malpractices in field of health.
Impact of Using Social Media on the Academic Performance A Case of College Going Students in Loralai Division
Authors: Javeed Aiman
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to explore the impact of using social media on students, academic performance. Reviewing studies confirmed the use of social media by students for various purposes including academic purpose, socialization purpose, entertainment purpose, general information, and addictiveness. Using quantitative exploratory study method, the data was collected from college-going students in Loralai division. The data was collected using a predesigned / adopted questionnaire having close-ended items with 5-points Likert Scale. The findings of the study reveal a statistically significant and positive impact of using social media for academic and socialization purpose on students’ academic performance. Nevertheless, the study did not find a significant impact of using social media for entertainment purpose, for general information, and as addictiveness on students’ academic performance. Based on the findings, the study presented recommendations for the respective stakeholders (including parents, teachers, colleges’ administration and students including the creation of a controlled environment to make sure that students avoid negative use of social media applications and conducting of awareness sessions for students to use social media applications effectively and constructively.
Editorial
Authors: Editor Managing
Published: March 2023

University of Loralai (UoLi) is publishing Quarterly Research Journal (QRJ) entitled “Siazga Research Journal (SRJ)” along with its other co-curricular, research and academic programmes. “SRJ” is currently in the process of approval from HEC. The research journal owes its name to an historical mountain of District Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan of the same name which treasures historical and cultural heritage of the land. Folk literature of Pashto mentions “Siazga” here and there. It is worth mentioning that a renowned scholar/researcher Dr. Muhammad Sadiq Zharak has also written a comprehensive research article in Pashto in which he has thoroughly discussed/analyzed the dialectical, lexical and etymological roots and historical background of Siazga.
Siazga
Authors: Zharak Dr. Muhammad Sadiq
Published: March 2023

Siazga, a tabletop is situated at Dargai Sargarh village en route Loralai, Baluchistan. It is famous for its unique structure of large size of rock. This hillock has an area about 9 km with a length of 4 km; width of nearly half a kilometers; height of one thousand feet from its base and 7,835 feet above level. Due to vast plain area around the mountain, this scenic hillock can be seen from the distance and this has gained this hillock different local and dialectical name but Siazga is prominent among them. In this editorial, the dialectical, linguistic and etymological roots along with their meanings related to this mountain are discussed.
Nghiên cứu nhận thức, kỹ năng và thái độ về phương pháp đo huyết áp tại nhà của đội ngũ y tế tại Thừa Thiên Huế
Authors: Trần Quốc Trung  , Đoàn Chí Thắng  , Hoàng Anh Tiến  , Huỳnh Văn Minh
Published: March 2023

Đặt vấn đề: Tăng huyết áp là một trong tám nguyên nhân hàng đầu gây tàn tật và tử vong toàn cầu. Theo ước tính của Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới, hàng năm có 9,4 triệu người tử vong do tăng huyết áp. Tăng huyết áp có thể chẩn đoán và khống chế nếu được phát hiện sớm tại bệnh viện, phòng khám và ngay tại nhà. Mục tiêu: Khảo sát nhận thức, thái độ về việc áp dụng phương pháp đo huyết áp tại nhà của nhân viên y tế tại một số bệnh viện, phòng khám tại Thừa Thiên Huế và đánh giá nhận thức về kỹ năng đo huyết áp tại nhà theo các khuyến cáo trong và ngoài nước.

Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu trên 154 bác sĩ tham gia khám chữa bệnh tại các cơ sở y tế tại Thừa Thiên Huế từ tháng 5/2020 – 5/2021. Phương pháp nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang.

Kết quả: Phần lớn các bác sĩ nhận thấy việc đo huyết áp tại nhà giúp quản lý bệnh nhân tăng huyết áp (92,2%), giúp chẩn đoán tăng huyết áp áo choàng trắng (87%), tăng huyết áp ẩn giấu (78,6%) và đánh giá hiệu quả của các loại thuốc hạ huyết áp (79,9%). Có 83,8% bác sĩ khuyến nghị sử dụng máy huyết áp điện tử, trong đó 93,5% chọn máy huyết áp điện tử cánh tay. Xấp xĩ 50% bác sĩ thường xuyên kiểm tra độ chính xác của các thiết bị. Chỉ có 13,6% các bác sĩ trả lời đúng toàn bộ điều kiện đo huyết áp tại nhà buổi sáng theo khuyến cáo, 48,1% bác sĩ trả lời đúng thời điểm nên đo huyết áp tại nhà vào buổi tối. Có sự liên quan giữa các nhóm tuổi với kiến thức về điều kiện đo huyết áp tại nhà, với việc ghi nhận và đánh giá các kết quả thu được và quy trình theo dõi huyết áp tại nhà.

Kết luận: Đa số các bác sĩ đều quan tâm và nhận thức được tầm quan trọng của theo dõi huyết áp tại nhà trong quản lý, điều trị tăng huyết áp, tuy nhiên phần lớn kiến thức của bác sĩ về phương pháp này chưa đúng theo khuyến cáo.

Từ khóa: Tăng huyết áp, bác sĩ, kỹ năng.
Investment Instruments in Malaysia
Authors: Wan Mahmud Khairi Wan Omar Fadhli , Muhamad Mustafa Omar
Published: March 2023

The following questions are answered. 5.1. Overview of Malaysia’s Stock Exchange 5.2. How Are Islamic Funds Managed? 5.3. How are the Business Establishment and Taxation Situations in Malaysia? 5.4. What is the Status of Foreign Investments in Malaysia? 5.5. What are Alternative Investment Tools in Malaysia?
Türkiye’de Finansman Şirketlerinde Finansal Performans ve Türev Araç Kullanımında Nedensellik İlişkisi
Authors: Şeker Kudbeddin
Published: March 2023

performans göstergesi olarak; Dönem Net Karı (Zararı)/Toplam Özkaynaklar Ortalaması (ROE), Türev finansal araç değişkenleri olarak da Türev Finansal Varlıklar / Toplam Özkaynaklar (TFO) ve Türev Finansal Yükümlülükler / Toplam Özkaynaklar (FYO) değişkenleri kullanılmıştır. Değişkenler arasında nedensellik ilişkisinin belirlenmesinde kullanılacak yöntem için yapılan birim kök testlerinde, değişkenlerin farklı seviyelerde durağan olduklar I(0), I(1) görüldüğünden Toda-Yamamoto Granger Nedensellik Testi kullanılmıştır. Toda-Yamamoto (1995) Granger nedensellik testinde öncelikle Wald testi kullanılarak uygulanacak olan VAR modelinin uygun gecikme uzunluğu belirlenir. Kurulan VAR modelinin geçerli olup olmadığını tespit edebilmek amacıyla 4 ayrı tanı testi uygulanır. Yapılan testler sonucunda, TFO’ dan ROE’ ye doğru granger nedensellik olmadığı, FYO’ dan ROE’ ye doğru granger nedensellik olmadığı, ROE’ den TFO’ ye doğru granger nedensellik olmadığı, FYO’ den TFO’ ye doğru granger nedensellik olmadığı, ROE’ den FYO’ ye doğru granger nedensellik olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. TFO’ dan FYO’ ye doğru %10 anlamlılık düzeyinde granger nedensellik olduğu görülmüştür. Bu sonuç finansman şirketlerinin türev finans araçlarını özsermaye karlılığın artırılmasında verimli bir şekilde kullanamadıklarını göstermektedir.
Sermaye Yoğunluğunun Pay Getirileri Üzerindeki Uzun Dönem Etkisi: Türkiye’de İmalat-Sanayi Sektöründe Bir Araştırma
Authors: Sahabi Ahmet Melik , Karaca Yunus Emre
Published: March 2023

Sermaye yoğunluğu, üretim süreçlerinin sermayeye bağımlılığı ile ilgili bir kavramdır. Yüksek sermaye yoğunluğu firma riskini artırabilmekte dolayısı ile getirileri etkileyebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada sabit varlıkların çalışan sayısına oranı ile hesaplanan sermaye yoğunluğunun pay getirileri üzerindeki uzun dönem etkisi incelenmiştir. Çalışmada getiriler, toplam getiri endeksi ile temsil edilmiştir. Ayrıca modelde ek olarak finansal kaldıraç oranını temsilen toplam borçların öz kaynaklara oranı, firma büyüklüğünü temsilen toplam aktifler, açıklayıcı değişkenler olarak kullanılmıştır. Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören 14 İmalat-Sanayi firması bu amaçla 2000-2021 yılları arasında incelenmiştir. Yapılan ikinci kuşak eş-bütünleşme testi sonrasında uzun dönem ilişki tespit edilmiş ve uzun dönem katsayılar AMG ve PMG tahmincileri yardımı ile tahmin edilmiştir. Tahmin sonuçları uzun dönemde sermaye yoğunluğunun pay getirilerini anlamlı ve negatif yönde etkilediğini göstermektedir. Bununla beraber getirileri uzun dönemde finansal kaldıraç oranının negatif, firma büyüklüğünün pozitif yönde etkilediği bulunmuştur. Sonuçlar yatırımcıların yatırım kararları alırken firmaların sermaye yoğunluğu seviyelerini dikkate almaları, firmaların ise sermaye yoğunluğu seviyelerini iyi yönetmeleri ve bu oranı artıracak yatırımlardan kaçınmaları gerektiğini göstermektedir.
BIST Otomotiv İşletmelerinin Karlılığını Etkileyen Unsurların Du Pont Analizi ile Ölçümlenmesi
Authors: Ezin Yasemin
Published: March 2023

Otomotiv sektörü birçok sektör ile ilişkili olup, ülke ekonomisi ve istihdam yaratma açısından önemli bir sektördür. Bu nedenle sektörde faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin karlılıklarının analizi özellikle hem işletme sahip ve yöneticileri hem de yatırımcılar açısından dikkatle incelenmektedir. Karlılık analizlerinde literatürde tercih edilen yöntemlerinden biri Du Pont analizidir. Bu yöntemde işletmelerin aktif karlılık ve öz sermaye karlılık oranları hesaplanırken, net kâr marjı, aktif devir hızı ve öz sermaye çarpanlarının karlılık oranları üzerindeki etkisi de ortaya konmaktadır. Bu çalışmada BIST’ te işlem gören 8 otomotiv işletmesinin 2018-2020 yıllarını kapsayan döneme ait finansal veriler değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Oran analizlerinden yararlanılarak ROA ve ROE hesaplamaları Du Pont analizi ile incelenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda net kâr marjı, aktif devir hızı, aktif karlılığı, öz sermaye çarpanı ve öz sermaye karlılık oranları değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda en düşük öz sermaye karlılık (ROE) oranına sahip işletmelerin net kar marjlarının düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Bankacılık Düzenlemelerinin Bankacılık Performansı Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: Büyükoğlu Burak
Published: March 2023

Finansal piyasaların önemli sektörlerinden birisi bankacılık sektörüdür. Bu sebeple bankacılık sektörü, etkileri bakımından piyasaya yön veren sektörlerden birisidir. Sektörü etkilemesi beklenen en önemli unsurlardan birisi de düzenleyici otoriteler ve politika yapıcılar tarafından uygulamaya konulan bankacılık düzenlemeleridir. Bankacılık düzenlemeleri, riskleri minimize ederek performans artışında devamlılığı ve finansal piyasaların istikrarını sağlamaktadır. Bu çerçevede bankacılık düzenlemelerinin bankacılık sektörü performansına etkilerinin incelenmesi önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, bankacılık düzenlemelerinin bankacılık sektörü performansına etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmada sermaye yeterliliği, likidite ve toplam karşılıklar olarak belirlenen temel bankacılık düzenleme göstergelerinin bankacılık performans göstergeleri üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Birbirinden farklı gelişmişlik düzeyleri olan Hırvatistan, Sırbistan, Bosna Hersek ve Türkiye’nin bankacılık sektörlerinin 2010-2019 dönemlerine ait yıllık verileri ile genelleştirilmiş momentler yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Literatür incelemelerinde bankacılık düzenlemelerinin farklı gelişmişlik düzeyinde olan ülkeler için olumlu ve olumsuz sonuçlarının olduğu gözlemlenmektedir. Bu sebeple düzenleme otoriteleri ve kanun yapıcılar tarafından, ülke ve sektör farklılıkları göz önünde bulundurularak yapılacak olan düzenlemelerin daha faydalı olacağı öngörülmektedir. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre düzenlemelerin en önemli göstergelerinden birisi olan sermaye yeterliliğinin bankacılık performansına etkisi Hırvatistan, Bosna Hersek ve Sırbistan’da anlamlı ve pozitif yönde gerçekleşmiştir. Bu da düzenlemelerin, gelişmişlik düzeyleri ve sektör performansları farklı olsa da genel olarak ülkeler açısından bankacılık performansına etkilerinin olumlu olduğunu göstermektedir.
Analysis of Performances of Fuzzy Batch Arrival Queuing System
Authors: Seenivasan M
Published: March 2023

We analyze the performances Of Fuzzy Batch Arrival Queuing System. Here the arrival rate, service rate, batch size, service cost and holding costs are all fuzzy numbers. Our idea is to transform the fuzzy inter arrival rate, service rate, batch size, service cost and holding costs into crisp values by applying ranking function method. We find the moderate and optimistic utilities by using the normalized and non-normalized fuzzy numbers. This method is most reliable method, simple to apply and can be used for all types of queuing problems.
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Applications
Authors: Karataş Ebru , Çimer Fehiman
Published: March 2023

Nanotechnology, which involves the synthesis, design and application of materials or devices with sizes in the 1-100 nm range, has been an important topic in various basic and applied sciences such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, chemistry, biology, environment and materials science. Nanotechnology, which has ease of application, is a new emerging technology. The rapid increase in nanotechnological research around the world in recent years has allowed the development of nanoscale devices and new materials. Nanotechnology has opened up new dimensions in the field of biotechnology and nanomedicine, among various other important applications such as drug delivery, electronics, cosmetics, personal care products and biosensors. Nanoparticles (NPs), which form the basis of nanotechnology, have remarkable properties such as specific sizes, surface structures, chemical compositions, large surface area volume ratios, electronic structure, and interfacial reactivity. As the sizes and shapes of NPs change, the physical, chemical, optical, electrical, thermal, catalytic, bioactivity and toxicity properties of the particles also change. NPs of various shapes and sizes are synthesized by three different methods as physical, chemical and biological. Synthesis of NPs by conventional methods such as physical and chemical methods causes high energy consumption, low efficiency, high cost and formation of toxic products. Green synthesis, which has been widely used recently, is a more cost-effective, easy to synthesize and environmentally friendly method using biological agents. Different natural and harmless biomaterials such as plants, plant extracts, fungi, algae, yeasts, bacteria, virus DNA are used for the biological synthesis of different NPs. With this method, the effect of chemicals is greatly reduced and their damage is eliminated as much as possible. In addition, it does not require high pressure and high temperature values. Many metals and metal oxide nanoparticles such as gold, zinc, silver, palladium, manganese, iron oxide, titanium dioxide, copper oxide and lead oxide are synthesized in a single step with the green synthesis method. The fact that the green synthesis method has many advantages compared to other processes and the continuous development of nanotechnology allows the green synthesis method to develop and be used more widely. The aim of this study is to reveal the importance of green synthesis, the biomaterials used in green synthesis, the properties and usage areas of synthesized NPs.
Cohesive Zone Impact Analysis of Structural Adhesive Joints
Authors: Peres Luís M.C. , Campilho Raul D.S.G , Rocha Ricardo J.B. , Sánchez-Arce Isidro J. , Moreira Raul D.F
Published: March 2023

Understand the behaviour of a joint under dynamic loads is a hot topic in the research community. This work studies numerically and experimentally the effect of the adhesive type and overlap length (LO) on the strength of adhesively bonded single lap joints (SLJ) under impact loads. Araldite® AV138 and Sikaforce® 7752, two adhesives with different ductility were used to bond unidirectional composite adherends. Drop weight tests were performed and simulated using a cohesive zone model (CZM) approach. It was concluded that increasing the LO increases the joint strength. This effect is more notorious in joints with more flexible adhesives.
Türk Müziği Literatürü ile Oda Müziği Eğitimi ve Müzik Eğitimi Lisansüstü Programlarındaki Ders Kazanımlarına Yansımaları
Authors: Turan Hamza Serdar
Published: March 2023

Oda müziği, müzik eğitimi bölümlerinin lisans ve lisansüstü programlarında birlikte müzik yapma etkinliklerinin gerçekleştiği derslerden biridir. Bu derslerde öğrenciler ulusal ve evrensel oda müziği örneklerini seslendirirler. Bu araştırmanın amacı Müzik Eğitimi Yüksek Lisans Programlarındaki oda müziği dersinde Türk bestecilerine ait eserlerin kullanılma durumunu ortaya koymak ve Türk bestecilerine ait piyanolu oda müziği eserleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen uygulama ile bu literatürün Müzik Eğitimi Yüksek Lisans Programlarındaki oda müziği ders içeriklerinde yer alan kazanımlara yansımalarını tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda öncelikle lisansüstü düzeyde oda müziği eğitimi veren öğretim elemanları ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Ayrıca doküman analizi yöntemiyle Türk bestecilerine ait piyanolu oda müziği eserleri listelenmiştir. Ardından Türk bestecilerine ait piyanolu oda müziği eserleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen oda müziği eğitimi, yapılandırılmış gözlem formları ile gözlemlenmiştir. Gözlem öncesi ve sonrası gözlemlenen öğrencilerle yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Görüşmelerden elde edilen verilerin analizinde Nvivo12 programı kullanılmış, içerik analizi yapılmış ve bu analizler sonucunda belirli tema ve kodlara ulaşılmıştır. Doküman analizi yöntemi ile elde edilen eser listesinde 107 Türk bestecisine ait 447 oda müziği eserine ulaşılmıştır. Ulaşılan bu eserler Eğitim Fakültelerinin Güzel Sanatlar Eğitimi Bölümü Müzik Eğitimi Ana Bilim Dallarında gerçekleştirilen çalgı eğitimindeki enstrümanları kapsamaktadır. Öğretim elemanları ile gerçekleştirilen görüşmeler sonucunda Türk bestecilerine ait oda müziği eserleri ile ilgili ders kazanımlarına ulaşma durumunu etkileyen faktörlerin, kısıtlı literatür ve öğrencilerin seviye farklılıkları olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bununla birlikte öğrencilerin Türk müziği ögelerine dair birikimlerinin yetersiz olması, Türk müziğine karşı ilgisiz olmaları ve seviyeye uygun eserlerin yetersiz olması gibi nedenlerle bu literatürün oda müziği eğitiminde kullanımının güçlük oluşturduğu tespit edilmiştir. Türk bestecilerine ait piyanolu oda müziği eserleri ile gerçekleştirilen gözlemler sonucunda bu literatür kullanılarak Müzik Eğitimi Yüksek Lisans Programlarındaki oda müziği dersi kazanımlarına ulaşıldığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Görüşmelerden elde edilen sonuçlardan yola çıkarak araştırmanın son bölümünde Türk bestecilerine ait oda müziği eserlerinin kullanımının yaygınlaştırılması için her seviyeye uygun eser yazılması, yazılı eserlerin basılması, bu literatürün öğretim programlarında ve sanatsal/bilimsel etkinliklerde yer alması gibi önerilere yer verilmiştir.
Sociopsychological Determinants and Internet Gaming Disorder Among Online Gamers: The Mediating Role of In-Game Content Purchase Intention
Authors: Chung Yida, Y.H. , Chow Esther, N. Y.
Published: March 2023

The number of internet gamers and money spent on online games is increasing dramatically under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the role of in-game content purchase intention as the mediator between sociopsychological determinants and internet gaming disorder. 410 internet gamers aged 15 to 40 who purchased in-game content were recruited. The Socio-psychological Determinants Checklist (SPCL-15), In-game Content Purchase Intention Scale (ICPIS), and Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form were used to assess sociopsychological factors, in-game content purchase intention, and gaming addiction. The bootstrap method was used for mediation analysis to test the relationship between sociopsychological determinants and internet gaming disorder through in-game content purchase intention. The findings revealed that there were significant correlations between sociopsychological determinants and internet gaming disorder, as well as in-game content purchase intention. The intermediary analysis discovered that in-game content purchase intention was a mediator between sociopsychological determinants and internet gaming disorder. Intervention and policy for internet gaming should be addressed as preventive measures on internet gaming disorder.
Homeroom teacher – an important factor in the Albanian education system, for the education of the new generation
Authors: TRESKA Tomi , TRESKA Lindita , TRESKA Ani
Published: March 2023

Homeroom Teacher (HT) today in Albania is a school teacher, who is in charge of taking care of a certain class to help in the educational teaching work, throughout the school year. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the quality of performance of HTs in “New York High School – NYHS” The raised hypothesis: NYHS HTs implement a good and very good performance of their role, responsibilities, and functions as HTs. The methodology of this study is a combined one: quantitative and qualitative. The study population is Pupils, Parents, Homeroom Teachers (HTs), School Principals, School Psychologist, and NYHS School Senator. The sampling of the population of Students and Parents is determined at the rate of 50% of all respective populations, while for the HTs is taken 100% as their sample. The main results of the survey support the raised hypothesis but there are reflected also some very sensitive issues.
Country Branding: International Public Relations Discussions in the Book PR Today
Authors: MORRIS Trevor , GOLDSWORTHY Simon
Published: March 2023

International public relations is more talked about than practised. It sounds glamorous and contains many of the ingredients which attract people to PR in the first place, but in practice PR seldom travels well: what works in one culture often fails to do so in another. However, one area where there is a genuinely high volume of international PR activity is the realm of branding countries, cities and places. Usually this involves a judicious blending of PR activity originating within the place of origin and within the country of the target audience. In a globalised world with ever freer movement for people, trade and investment, countries now have to compete ever more creatively for favourable publicity. Even countries with controlled media have to look to international public relations campaigns if they want to promote themselves internationally – or at the very least counter unfavourable coverage: however much power they wield at home they cannot dominate or censor all international media outlets. This section looks at the role PR can play in branding countries; similar principles apply to cities, regions and places of all kinds.
The increasing need for science communication! – A theoretical approach
Authors: MYZEQARI Irena
Published: March 2023

There is an increasing need for more communication from the scientific communities. Often perceived as a closed and talking to limited audiences, today’s world is putting further pressure to scientists to be more open to opportunity of bringing their research to the citizens. Based on a theoretical approach, this article aims to bring the latest debates focused on science communication, trying to open a new path of discussion and research in the higher education system in Albania.
Establishing and Functioning of a Poliphonic Center in the Area of Southern Albania and the North of Greece,
Authors: BELLO Kristi
Published: March 2023

In times that we are living, it is becoming more careful are more interesting the preserve of making art and culture part regarding the cultural heritage. For their own social and political stages, no initiative or objective can be in school life by any means. Consequently, the designed strategy cannot approach reality spontaneously. Seen in this perspective, today it is presented as an important priority to rise at the institutional level of state, central or local policies, through which can be protected the most defining values of the heritage of the Balkan peoples. Regarding this idea, in my work I have tried to analyze in detail the phenomenon where Polyphony stands out and prevails in Albanian culture and art, as well as by harmonizing it with state policies, to build the first centers of Polyphony concentrated mainly in the South of Albania, as well as in the North of Greece, exactly where the greatest concentration of the delivery and interpretation of Polyphony is located. No goal can be achieved if we will not be able to draft strategic plans or sound studies aimed at preserving or even continuously generating the values of our society. Therefore, since art and culture in themselves do not aim to emphasize in an extreme way the differences between peoples but their approximation, the establishment of polyphonic centers between the two countries Albania and Greece, with the right tools, legislation and infrastructure, would make possible, the preservation and continuous strengthening of this heritage, without compromising in any means or way the peculiarities or even their distinctive characteristics in creativity and interpretation.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang Deteksi Penyakit Tuberkulosis Di Wilayah Puskesmas Karang Rejo Metro
Authors: Sri Nurhayati  , Tri Kesuma Dewi  , Senja Atika Sari HS  , Indhit Tri Utami
Published: March 2023

Tuberkulosis Paru (TB paru) merupakan suatu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium tuberkulosis yang menyerang paru-paru sehingga pada bagian dalam alveolus terdapat bintil-bintil atau peradangan pada dinding alveolus dan akan mengecil. Deteksi Tuberkulosis dapat dilakukan dengan mengenal tanda gejala serta keluhan pasien. Deteksi dini tuberculosis bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tanda bahaya TB secara dini sehingga dapat diketahui atau segera mendapatkan pengobatan untuk mencegah penularan lebih lanjut. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah dan tanya jawab. Untuk mengidentifikasi pengetahuan responden dengan mengisi pre dan post test tentang deteksi dini tuberkulosis. Waktu pelaksanaan hari kamis 17 September 2020 di puskesmas Karang Rejo Metro. Kehadiran peserta dalam kegiatan ada 28 orang. Hasil kegiatan penyuluhan yaitu dari 28 responden terdapat 10 responden (35,5%) yang berpengetahaun cukup dan 18 responden (64,5%) yang berpengetahuan kurang sebelum diberikan penyuluhan dan setelah diberikan penyuluhan terjadi peningkatan yang signifikan responden yang memiliki pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 26 responden (93%), sedangkan responden dengan pengetahuan kurang yaitu 2 responden (7%). Kesimpulan: penyuluhan deteksi tuberculosis dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan anak remaja, hal ini dapat membantu mencegah terjadinya angka penyakit TB.
Pelatihan Pengenalan Artistik Pada SMK Tritech Informatika Medan
Authors: Giovani  , Dani Manesah  , Andre Buttiamal Dani Damanik
Published: March 2023

Peranan sebuah tata artistik dalam sebuah program acara baik televisi maupun film sangat dibutuhkan dalam duni perindustrian, dikarenakan dengan adanya tata artistik tersebut dapat membuat sebuah program acara tersebut dapat terlihat hidup. Dengan adanya sentuhan-sentuhan estetik yang diberikan oleh seorang penata artistik tersebut, dapat memberikan suasana yang baru pada program acara yang dikemas. Tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat melakukan sebuah pengenalan seni Tata Artistik pada Siswa/i SMK Tritech Informatika Medan. Pada saat penulis melakukan kegiatan pengenalan tata artistik tersebut, terdapat beberapa siswa yang masih awam dan belum mengenal apa yang dimaksud dengan tata artistik tersebut. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini semoga dapat memberikan ilmu yang bermanfaat kepada siswa-siswa SMK Tritech Informatika Medan dalam hal Tata Artistik. Pelatihan pengenalan Tata Artistik ini diselenggarakan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan praktis dan paraktek langsung kepada Siswa-Siswi SMK Tritech Informatika Medan. Sedangkan Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, dan praktek. Adapun hasil pelatihan pengenalan Tata Artistik yang dilaksanakan yaitu mampu menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan para peserta dan besarnya antusias peserta terhadap kegiatan pelatihan ini.
Penanaman Nilai-nilai Agama dan Mempererat Ukhuwah Islamiyah dengan Silaturahmi
Authors: Suwarti  , Syarfi Aziz  , Zulafwan  , Willyansah  , Denok Wulandari  , Hafni Hafsah  , Syahrul
Published: March 2023

Penanaman nilai agama sangat penting bagi manusia. silaturahmi menjadi suatu kegiatan yang penting karena dapat mempererat ukhuwah Islamiyah dan banyak sekali manfaat yang dapat diambil didalamnya seperti dipanjangkan umur, dimurahakan rezeki dan lain sebagainya. Silaturahmi atau interaksi sosial diperlukan oleh manusia karena manusia tidak bisa hidup sendiri. Interaksi sosial juga diperlukan manusia untuk bisa menjalin hubungan dengan manusia lain. Kegiatan silaturahmi juga dilakukan oleh Amik Tri Dharma Pekanbaru. Amik Tri Dharma Pekanbaru melakukan silaturahmi dengan Az-Zuhra Group di Gedung SMP Briliant Islamic School. Kegiatan silaturahmi dalam mempererat ukhuwah islamiyah ini dirangkai dengan beberapa kegiatan seperti mendengarkan ceramah agama, Talkshow, berbuka puasa dan sholat berjamaah. Silaturahmi yang dilakukan berjalan dengan lancar dan mendapatkan gagasan bahwa AMIK Tri Dharma Pekanbaru akan menjadi perguruan tinggi madani
Sosialisasi Pencegahan Covid-19 Melalui Aktivitas Kuliah Kerja Nyata
Authors: Relin Abrella  , Ali Alamsyah Kusumadinata
Published: March 2023

Keterpaan masyarakat yang disebabkan covid 19 sangat tinggi khususnya di Kabupaten Bogor. Pemerintah Kabupaten melakukan pembatasan sosial level 4 untuk menurunkan angka penyebarannya dengan membatasi mobilisasi masyarakat dan memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat. Pengabdian masyarakat pelibatan mahasiswa di masa pandemik pada mata kuliah Kuliah Kerja Nyata bertujuan memberikan pemahaman kepada warga masyarakat dan desa agar mentaati aturan yang ditetap oleh pemerintah. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan melakukan sosialisasi ke kantor desa dan memberikan penyuluhan ke warga masyarakat serta memberikan pembagian masker. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman masyarakat yang kurang terhadap keterpaan informasi covid 19. Hal ini menjadi penyebab terjadi nya penyebaran yang intensif menyebar dengan cepat. Hal ini ditunjukkan pada  kegiatan berkumpul dan vaksinasi yang tidak aktif dalam melakukan vaksinasi pada tahap 1 dan  tahap 2. Hal ini mendorong kami sebagai civitas melakukan sosialisasi secara primer langsung ke desa dan ke personal masyarakat yang dianggap mampu memberikan informasi buat masyarakat. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan masyarakat terhadap covid 19 telah memiliki kesamaan persepsi dimana pemerintah desa berupaya memberikan pengumuman berupa himbauan secara tertulis dan personal melalui RT untuk tidak melakukan kerumunan, menggunakan masker dan  menjaga jarak
Edukasi Dampak Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat di Kelurahan Tanjung Karang Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Musparlin Halid
Published: March 2023

demam berdarah dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue yang ditularkan melalui gigitan namuk aedes aegypti dan penyebarannya tergantung dari faktor geografis dan iklim wilayah setempat. Berdasarkan hasil observasi, daerah Tanjung Karang Nusa Tenggara Barat belum tersentuh oleh pemerintah setempat untuk dilakukan sosialisasi perihal kesehatan, terutama bahaya dan akibat dari DBD. Kegiatan ini bersifat edukatif dan penyuluhan dengan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi terbuka serta tanya jawab. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuisioner. Hasil survei dan konseling menunjukkan, sebagian besar orang didaerah tersebut memiliki pengetahuan yang rendah tentang pencegahan penyakit DBD. Selain itu, masyarakat belum memiliki sikap responsif terhadap upaya pencegahan dalam mencegah dan berurusan dengan kejadian DBD sehingga tidak pernah menangani larva nyamuk di rumah. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku masyarakat di terkait cara mencegah penyakit demam berdarah dan pengendalian vektor panyakit.