bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social and environmental disclosure in Indonesia: Does ownership matter?
Authors: Dewi Nurnika Asri , Honggowati Setianingtyas
Published: September 2023

Research aims: This study aims to analyze the effect of ownership structure on social and environmental disclosure in the annual reports of companies in Indonesia.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used 208 panel data from 52 companies in the mining and real estate and building construction sectors. The dependent variable in this study was obtained by analyzing the content of the company's annual report. The hypothesis in this study was then tested using multiple linear regression.Research findings: The regression test results revealed that institutional ownership and managerial ownership had a significant effect on social and environmental disclosure. In contrast, multiple large shareholder structures (MLSS) had an insignificant effect on social and environmental disclosure.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study enriches the literature about social and environmental disclosure with a new approach named SEDI. In addition, this research contributes to the scrutiny of the effect of MLSS on social and environmental disclosure, especially in the Indonesian context. This study also provides empirical evidence on the influence of ownership structure on social and environmental disclosure.Research limitation/Implication: This research was only limited to companies with many contacts with social and environmental issues, namely mining, agriculture, and real estate and building construction. Meanwhile, other companies are expected to be scrutinized in future research.
Do conferences drive quality improvement in accounting research?
Authors: Birton Muhammad Nur Abdullah , Maryati Maryati , Muttaqin Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Research aims: In Indonesia, the Simposium Nasional Akuntansi (SNA) and regional accounting conferences (RAC) exist. Prior studies on their database are constrained and predominantly adopt an external viewpoint. Therefore, using an "insider" perspective, this study aims to reveal how scientific conferences impact knowledge quality and dissemination in accounting research.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study took the case of the Konferensi Ilmiah Akuntansi (KIA) X Jakarta at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. Data were analyzed descriptively sourced from the KIA X committee and the selection process of 235 manuscripts until acceptance/rejection by the journal.Research findings: The results demonstrated that, first, KIA X engaged 58 institutions and 235 manuscripts as participants, with 70 reviewers representing cohosting institutions and journal editorial teams across Indonesia. Second, reviewers independently deemed 160 manuscripts suitable for journal publication and 75 for proceedings. Among these, 130 were accepted by SINTA 2-5 journals, and 30 await confirmation. Third, accounting conferences seem to satisfy formalities rather than significantly enhancing knowledge or practice quality.Theoretical contribution/Originality: Regional conferences like KIA X aim to foster discussions on accounting concepts, knowledge, and innovations. Nevertheless, if proceedings reflect poor quality, the intended scientific objectives falter. Hence, this study delves into this concern through conference database analysis.Practitioner/Policy implication: The RAC committees face challenges in balancing convenience, appeal, and competitiveness, all while dispelling the notion of lower manuscript quality compared to SNA.
Determinants of maternal healthcare services utilization in selected communities in Edo Central Senatorial District Nigeria
Authors: Elusoji Christiana I. , Ugochukwu Chika G. , Eze Clementina N. , Udo Mary A. , Nwafor Amauchechukwu V. , Azuogu Victoria C. , Onyeabor Juliana O. , Ohanme Eugene Ohams
Published: September 2023

Background: Throughout history, society has always employed several means to promote maternal healthcare services to save pregnant women and their unborn babies from expected or unexpected dangers during pregnancy, birth and after birth. This study investigated the determinants of maternal health care services utilization in selected communities.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted for this study using a questionnaire as a quantitative tool. The population of the study comprised women of reproductive age group (15-49) Edo Central Senatorial District, Edo State Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 561 study participants from the target population. A total of 561 copies of the questionnaire were administered but 490 of them were retrieved and found to meet criteria for analysis. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25 and computed for descriptive statistics- frequency with percentage counts, mean and standard deviations. Additionally, inferential statistics chi-square used to test the stated hypotheses.
Results: The finding showed that the women’s mean age of 28±5.37. Residential location of the participants did not significantly influence their utilization of maternal healthcare services. Educational qualifications, were found to influence the utilization of maternal healthcare services than those of lower educational levels (p<0.05). In addition, 364 (74.2%) respondents agree that free or low cost of maternal health services would prompt and promote regular visits to clinic.
Conclusions: It is recommended that the government should provide freer or low-cost.
Status of vitamin D and disease pattern among sedentary adults 18-60 years attending a selected institution in Dhaka city
Authors: Islam Mohammad Shahidul , Ali M. Younus , Shil Ripon Chandra , Ranzu Ahmed M.
Published: September 2023

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a global health concern affecting individuals across all the age groups in both the genders. It is an essential element that is essential for the production, regulation and absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the human body, as well as for the proper maintenance of teeth and bones and to make your immune system work. Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin; it falls under the pro-hormone category. Because the human body is perfectly capable of producing vitamin D on its own when exposed to sunlight, and vitamins are the type of nutrients that the body cannot or cannot produce automatically, that we consume through dietary supplements.
Methods: It was a cross sectional study the sample size was 369. Vitamin D level of all the participants was estimated by using an ADVIA Centaur XPT stem designed to perform continuous operations immunoassay methods. The data were processed to undergo statistical analysis using SPSS 23 windows program. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel were used to represent the tabular, charts and graphical icon.
Results: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency exhibited a medical condition increment in both the males and females. This study had clear association was observed using bivariate analysis for any of the three chronic conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease and osteomalacia where (p=0.021), (p=0.039) and (p=0.000) explored in the current study with severe deficiency status.
Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency was prevalent even in apparently healthy young individuals; this study is suggestive of a higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among young adults, females, Bangladeshi nationality and those with higher BMI.
Respondent or non-respondent comparison post cardiac resynchronisation therapy implantation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors: Roy Bidyut , Haque M. Azizul , Paul Kaushik , Mandal Sankar Chandra
Published: September 2023

Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy can be treated using cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) effectively. In our study, we compared the clinical and biochemical profile of responders and non-responders to CRT device (CRTD) implantation suffering from DCM.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was performed in 47 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy for CRTD implantation for a period of 18 months. The tools used for the study include electrocardiography 12 lead, echocardiography: 2D, M mode, Doppler, strain echo, Holter monitoring, coronary angiography and CRTD implantation. Statistical analysis was performed using Epi Info (TM) 7.2.2.2.
Results: The proportion of responders (68.1%) was significantly higher than non-responder (31.9%). Almost 60% of patients in non-responder group had smoking as a risk factor. Around 60% were suffering from hypertension and 33% from T2DM in non-respondent group. Parameters of dyssynchrony has significantly improved in responder group than in non-responder group. LVEDV, LVESV has shown an increase and EF has decreased considerably in DCM patients. Many patients in non-responder category have shown mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. Strain echocardiography parameters-GLS, GRS and GCS were significantly decreased. Post CRTD echocardiographic parameter has improved considerably and LVESV was reduced in more than 15% of responders.
Conclusions: The CRTD implantation improves patients’ clinical and Echocardiographic data which can help in better patient management, improving quality of life and decreased healthcare cost. By this study we can improve patients’ selection and predict accordingly for CRT responders and non-responders and can take necessary measures for better patient’s management.
Post kidney transplant infections with special reference to cytomegalovirus
Authors: Tiwari Jai Prakash , B. Prashanth , A. V. Vinay Kumar
Published: September 2023

Background: The burden of infectious disease is high among kidney transplant recipients because of concomitant immunosuppression.
Methods: Study was a retrospective and prospective cohort study. The study was conducted for a period of 12 months and 30 transplant recipients were included.
Results: Males comprised 86.66% of the study population. The mean age of the recipients was 37.96 years. UTI was the most common post-transplant infection observed in 15 patients (50%) of 30 patients. E. Coli infection was most predominant (50%) causing UTI. 5 patients (16.66%) in this study developed tuberculosis after renal transplantation. Two patients (6.66%) developed CMV infection in the study. Two patients (6.66%) developed COVID-19 infection in the study. Two patients (6.66%) developed herpes infection post-transplant. One patient (3.33%) in the study developed cryptococcal meningitis. One patient (3.33%) developed hepatitis C after 18 years of transplant. One patient (3.33%) developed hepatitis B after 10 years of transplant. Three patients (10%) developed lower respiratory tract infection and developed acute respiratory distress. Three patients (10%) had developed acute graft rejection within first year after transplantation. There are total of 13 deaths (43.33%) among 30 patients all of which were secondary to infections. Total of 4 patients among the 13 deaths had chronic graft rejection. Most common cause of death was tuberculosis (38.46%) followed by UTI (23%) and Lower respiratory tract infection (23%).
Conclusions: The incidence of infections is relatively higher in kidney transplant recipients when compared to general populations due to immunosuppression.
Postural assessment of children with spastic cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Gupta Aarti , Sen Siddhartha , Bajpai Rishabh
Published: September 2023

Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) exhibit gait difficulties, posture alignment issues when standing, and issues with body orientation in space as a result of both primary and secondary CP deficits. The purpose of this study was to analyze the posture of children with spastic diplegic CP.
Methods: The 17 subjects of age group 3-10 years with GMFCS scale I-II of CP were taken in the study and compared with age matched control group of 17 typical development (TD) children. The postural assessment was carried out using the photographic method. Angles like the head angle, angle of hip joint, angle of ankle joint were calculated with the help of Matlab script.
Results: The Pearson's correlation was utilised to examine the relationship between various postural angles in the CP group while the t-test was used to analyse differences between the two groups. The two groups were found to differ in every measure but horizontal alignment of acromion (HAAC), angle of hip (AH), angle of knee (AK), angle of ankle (AA), scapular alignment right and left (SAR) (SAL) were significantly different in CP group rather than TD group (p<0.01) and postural angles were found to be significantly correlated in CP group (p<0.01).
Conclusions: The postural angles in children with spastic CP are deviated from the normal angle. Correct analysis of posture gives us a tool to identify the altered biomechanics and further design an intervention program which will address the mal-aligned structures.
Bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of neonatal septicaemia in patients of neonatal intensive care unit, by BACTEC in a tertiary care hospital, Vadodara
Authors: Rajyaguru Bhoomika , Pandya Ahuti , Nanda Sandeep
Published: September 2023

Background: Neonatal septicemia is the major cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries like India. It is an ongoing major global public health challenge with major contribution from neonatal sepsis. Objective were to study the prevalent organisms and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern of neonatal septicemia in NICU by BACTEC and neonatal factors and maternal factors associated with neonatal sepsis.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from December 2020 to September 2021. Blood samples were taken from the suspected cases admitted to NICU for culture and antimicrobial susceptibility test. A total of 103 blood culture-proven neonatal sepsis patients were enrolled in this study.
Results: Out of 103 neonates having blood culture-proven sepsis, septicemia was most common in males (53.4%), preterm (73.4%), and low birth weight (61.2%), with vaginal mode of delivery (51.5%). Neonatal septicemia was predominantly caused by gram-positive methicillin resistant coagulase negative Staphylococci (CONS) (28.15%). Among the all-gram-positive organism, vancomycin was the most sensitive drug followed by linezolid. For the gram-negative organisms, piperacillin/ tazobactam was the most sensitive drug followed by meropenem. Turnaround time of an automated BACTEC system for reporting culture positivity along with antimicrobial susceptibility was most commonly within 3 days (55.34%).
Conclusions: A high level of suspicion is needed on clinical grounds for the diagnosis of neonatal septicemia. Early onset septicemia is more common which can be curtailed by clean vaginal deliveries. Prematurity and low birth remain the major presentation for admission to NICU followed by respiratory distress syndrome. Maternal risk factors are associated with an increase in the incidence of neonatal septicemia. Septic screen markers are important in the presumptive diagnosis of sepsis in neonates along with the correlation of clinical presentation. The yield of reporting culture-proven sepsis neonates is more rapid with an automated BACTEC system as compared to conventional blood culture methods.
Effect of thyroid dysfunction on hematological parameters-retrospective study
Authors: T. Babhina Krishnan , Papaiah Supriya
Published: September 2023

Background: Thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland in the human body. Thyroid hormones are required for the appropriate development, metabolic balance, differentiation and physiological function of almost all tissues. The thyroid gland produces hormones such as triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine (T4). Under physiological settings, thyroid hormone influences hematological parameters. This study was done to evaluate the effect of various types of thyroid function abnormalities on different haematological parameters.
Methods: This was a retrospective study which included 323 subjects who were grouped as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism and euthyroid groups. Two blood samples were collected from patients in EDTA tubes and plain tubes for estimation of hematological parameters and thyroid hormonal assay respectively. The results were analysed using SPSS software.
Results: The mean age of patients is 34.50 years with females comprising about 89.16% of cases and males comprising 10.84% of cases. Analysis of data obtained showed that there was a significant statistical difference in TLC, MCHC, RDW, TSH, FT4 and euthyroid, hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and subclinical hypothyroid (p value <0.05) respectively. However, there was no significant correlation in Hb, PLT, RBC, PCV, MCV, MCH (p value >0.05) thyroid groups.
Conclusions: The study found that thyroid diseases impacted female more frequently than males. Thyroid diseases were more common in age group of 18-28 years. Study also revealed a strong link between haematological parameters and thyroid dysfunction in patients.
Mycetoma caused by Trichosporon asteroids-report of the first case
Authors: Belda Walter , Gimenes Viviane M. F. , Passero Luiz F.
Published: September 2023

Mycetoma is a neglected disease that affects mainly the skin, but can progress to deep tissues and structures such as muscles and bones. Mycetoma can be caused by some bacterial (actinomycetoma) or fungal species (eumycetoma); furthermore, eumycetoma is estimated to account for 40% of all cases of mycetomas. Regardless of etiology, human infections occur after accidental implantation of etiological agents through the skin. In the present work, an immunocompetent patient without systemic comorbidity is reported to have exhibited a progressive increase of the left foot with multiple fistulas in the dorsum in the last 15 years, which emerged as a purulent secretion in the presence of yellowish grains. The patient reported that during a trip she suffered injuries in the affected foot. Histopathological study showed the presence of fungal grains, and the culture of skin fragments allowed the identification of fungal colonies exhibiting a dry, cream-coloured cerebriform morphology with a radiated peripheral edge. The micromorphology examination of the isolate demonstrated the presence of hyphae that swell and become multiseptate, budding cells, and lateral conidia were absent. MALD-TOF MS analysis led to the identification of Trichosporon asteroides as etiologic. Different treatment regimens were performed with no success, moderate improvement was observed with voriconazole, and treatment is still ongoing. This is the first case report to incriminate T. asteroides as an etiological agent of eumycetoma.
Angioembolization of rectal stent induced inferior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm
Authors: Yadav Kaushal , Bansal Akash , Yadav Kartar Singh
Published: September 2023

Bleeding is a lesser-known complication of rectal self-expandable metal stents (SEMS). Most of these bleedings are self-limiting. Life threatening bleeding as a complication of SEMS reported only rarely. In the present paper, we are reporting a rare case of near fatal intraluminal bleeding from rectal SEMS. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm formed in superior rectal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery because of pressure induced by rectal stent. Severe bleeding leads to haemorrhagic shock. Patient was stabilized and angioembolization of pseudoaneurysm with superior rectal branch of inferior mesenteric artery was done. Bleeding stopped post procedure and patient discharged in stable condition. This case presentation highlights the fact that we should decide management strategy for a patient in multidisciplinary meeting and utilize the available resources in best possible ways. Though rectal stents are good alternatives, they have their own set of complications. These should be considered while deciding strategy for the upfront stoma versus rectal stent. For cases as in this article upfront stoma may have avoided the associated complication.
An acquired Bartter syndrome with secondary Sjögren syndrome
Authors: Naik Manjiri R. , Patel Shubham M. , Maindarkar Parth G. , Khade Shamisha S.
Published: September 2023

Renal tubular involvement in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) often described with renal tubular acidosis, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, or rarely with Fanconi syndrome. SS presenting with clinical features of Bartter's syndrome or Gitelman's syndrome is rare. We report a case of a female patient who presented an acquired Bartter syndrome with a secondary SS. Our case highlights the fact that hypokalemia with metabolic alkalosis in an adult patient should prompt clinicians to look for common and uncommon conditions. While assessing for abnormal conditions, acquired Bartter syndrome should be considered if a patient has an underlying autoimmune, endocrine, or connective tissue disease.
A rare presentation of silicone oil induced secondary glaucoma with 360 degree iris bombe formation
Authors: Kochar Rashi , Ahuja Nisha , Parmar Hitendra , Katara Pushkal
Published: September 2023

A 53-year-old male presented to our centre complaining of sudden onset of headache and decreased vision in the right eye for 1 month. Patient had history of injury with an iron wire at the work place for which patient under went for right eye scleral tear repair with Pars Plana Vitrectomy. On examination, visual acuity was hand movements in right eye. Anterior segment examination of right eye revealed circumcorneal congestion, 360 degree of iridocorneal apposition, flat anterior chamber with iris bombe and pupillary membrane formation. Laser peripheral iridotomy was performed which led to the egress of silicone oil through the peripheral iridotomy into the anterior chamber, relieving the iridocorneal apposition. At subsequent follow up visit there was further reduction in iridocorneal apposition and iris bombe.
Beyond the obvious: unveiling primary effusion lymphoma in a 76-year-old female with multifaceted clinical presentation
Authors: Kambampati Sailaja , Tourani Vijaya , Jain Saurabh
Published: September 2023

Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is an exceptionally rare and challenging entity to diagnose, characterized by the development of lymphomatous effusions in body cavities without a solid tumour mass. Here, we present a case of PEL in a 76-year-old retired professor with a complex medical history including diabetes, hypertension, and bilateral total knee replacement surgery. The patient initially presented with dry cough and breathlessness, which led to the discovery of a right pleural effusion exhibiting lymphocytic predominance with high ADA but lacking malignant cells. Prompt initiation of empiric anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) resulted in symptomatic improvement and resolution of the effusion. However, subsequent admission to the emergency room due to vomiting, weakness, and walking difficulties unveiled a positive rapid antigen test for COVID-19 and identified moderate right-sided pleural effusion. Additional investigations including positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain, and cell block analysis unveiled intriguing findings, prompting further evaluation and immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis. IHC markers revealed CD20+, Ki-67 proliferation index of 80%, CD79a+, CD 3 -, CD138-, CD30-, and CD10-, indicative of atypical B cell proliferation. Importantly, the presence of human herpes virus-8 (HHV-8) was confirmed through LANA1 staining, solidifying the diagnosis of primary effusion lymphoma. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges encountered and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation and IHC profiling confirmation in establishing an accurate diagnosis of PEL.
Acute pancreatitis and severe hyperbilirubinemia as initial presentation of Gilbert syndrome
Authors: Singh Navtej , . Tarun , Singh Jyotsna , . Arvind , Vir Yadav Laxman , Pandey Ashutosh , Tarfe Vinod
Published: September 2023

Gilbert syndrome (GS) is benign, often familial condition characterized by recurrent but asymptomatic mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in the absence of hemolysis or underlying liver disease. The coexistence of GS with other more clinically significant conditions could interfere with their diagnoses. The genetic variation described as GS may affect drug glucuronidation and could potentially precipitate. Gallstones are the commonest ailment affecting the hepato-biliary system. Associated jaundice is usually direct, commonly due to biliary obstructive lesions. Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with cholelithiasis is commonly seen with hemolytic disease. In the absence of hemolysis or systemic causes, congenital causes prevail, commonest of which is Gilbert’ Syndrome. Here we report a case of 21-year old male who presented to our hospital with complaint of pain abdomen and was diagnosed as gall stone induced pancreatitis which was further diagnosed as GS after genetic testing for UGT1A1 gene polymorphism.
Parathyroid carcinoma an unusual endocrine neoplasm: current review
Authors: Reyes-Velázquez Edgar A.
Published: September 2023

Parathyroid carcinoma is an unusual endocrine neoplasm, in practice, diagnosis and clinical approach is challenging, it could be suspected during pre-surgical approach or in the same surgical procedure, however most of the cases get the diagnosis with histopathology time after surgery, radical surgical approach is the first line treatment of choice, with bloc resection of parathyroid tumor, with the excision of ipsilateral thyroid lobe, cause is unknown, it generally arises as a sporadic disease, although familial cases have been described, most have a painless course, and the most frequent clinical manifestations are due to hypercalcemia secondary to excessive parathyroid hormone secretion by the tumor, on physical examination there is usually nothing evident, mortality is generally due to intractable hypercalcemia rather than to tumor, survival at 5 and 10 years has been reported between 70 to 100% and 50 to 90% respectively.
Marburg virus disease: a brief updated overview
Authors: Elhamalawy Ahmed , Elgonaid Rahaf
Published: September 2023

The Marburg virus disease made headlines when Tanzania declared an outbreak on the 23rd of March 2023. Five deaths and three further cases were identified at the time of the announcement. Symptoms of Marburg virus can include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhoea, and bleeding from various parts of the body, hence the similarity to Ebola which also causes a haemorrhagic fever. There is no specific treatment for Marburg virus, but supportive care can help manage symptoms and improve outcomes. This article aims to update physicians working in primary care on the presentation of Marburg virus disease as well as the latest updates in guidelines implemented to help with its management and prevention.
Analysis of the wear and friction of brake pad added cashew and ulexite using ANSYS
Authors: AKAR Mustafa Atakan , SUGÖZÜ İlker , BİLGİ Gökhan , KUMLU Umut
Published: September 2023

The aim of the current research is a comparison of the wear ratio on the brake pad with the real values and the simulation values. Therefore, brake pad samples prepared from cashew and ulexite mixtures were used. The variation of total deformation on and wear ratio is investigated with using Ansys. Also, in this study, the brake pad, and disc were designed using Catia v5. Data input of pressure is selected 1.05 MPa on pad surface samples and 500 seconds on a brake disc rotating at 6 m/s. This analysis was made for 5 different samples. On the other hand, we are not getting clear results because of some limitations such as creating materials and unknown some material properties. With some approaches, real results were approached. Results showed that the simulation results are linear to the values according to the real values. The results that are found on software, approximately between +%9 and -%14. Also, it was observed that wear occurred in the center of the pad. It was thought that this wear could be reduced by distributing the pressure applied to the surface of the pad.
Three new lobarioid lichens (lichenized Ascomycota: Peltigeraceae) from Colombia, honoring Enrique Forero
Authors: Moncada Bibiana , Rincón-Murillo Diego , Lücking Robert
Published: September 2023

We describe three new species of lobarioid Peltigeraceae from Colombia, honoring our mentor, colleague, and friend, Prof. Dr. Enrique Forero González, one of the most outstanding Colombian scientists, for his contributions to botany, plant conservation, and science policy in Colombia. The three new species belong to Lobariella, Sticta, and Yoshimuriella, respecticely, the three most species-rich genera of lobarioid Peltigeraceae in Colombia. Lobariella foreroana B. Moncada & Lücking sp. nov., from Nariño, is similar to L. reticulata in overall morphology, including the loosely attached thallus, but is overall more delicate, with much narrower, apically partly dissected lobes and with methyl-gyrophorate as additional secondary substance. Sticta henrici B. Moncada, D. Rincón & Lücking sp. nov., from Tolima, is similar to S. granatensis Nyl., but deviates in the distinctly pilose apothecial margins. Finally, Yoshimuriella enfogoa B. Moncada & Lücking sp. nov., from Cundinamarca, is similar to Y. subcorrosa, but differs in the continuous lower tomentum and is phylogenetically distinct. The distinctiveness of the new species is based on diagnostic morphological features, supported by molecular data of the fungal ITS barcoding marker.
A comparative study of regional government in Central Java, Indonesia, public service innovation capacity management model for regional government
Authors: Santoso Raden Slamet , Warsono Hardi , Astuti Retno Sunu , Dwimawanti Ida Hayu
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study was to provide insight into the characteristics and approaches employed by regional governments in promoting innovations in public services. The present study employed a qualitative research methodology and comparative techniques to examine evidence obtained from specific regional governments in Central Java, Indonesia, namely Surakarta City, Banyumas Regency, and Pekalongan Regency. The analysis focused on Law No. 23 of 2014, which stipulates that regional governments in Indonesia are required to actively promote innovative practices in the provision of public services. Based on the public innovation management model, the development of public service innovation is determined by four main factors: (1) Innovative leadership; (2) Quality of the workforce; (3) System and structure; and (4) External influences. The empirical result shows that each regional government in Central Java has characteristics that are determined by five primary aspects: (1) Innovative leadership; (2) Regulation and policy; (3) Quality of workforce; (4) Organizational structure; and (5) external networks that should be supported by harnessing IT-based innovation management. Additionally, we proposed a prospective model for managing the capacity of public service innovation at the local level, which might potentially be adopted by other regional governments within Indonesia.
Organic production - A strategic decision determining the agricultural income of small farms in Poland
Authors: Siemaszkiewicz Paweł
Published: September 2023

Research objective: The main objective of the work was to determine the change in agricultural income after the implementation of organic production by small farms and to indicate the impact of organic production on the development of the farm, e.g. in the investment area.

Methodology: The study covered a group of 132 small farms engaged in organic production. The primary material was obtained using the survey method using a questionnaire. The study covered farms whose area did not exceed 10 hectares, where organic production was carried out and operated on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

Main conclusions: the implementation of organic production positively affects the agricultural income obtained by a small farm. It causes its growth and also favors making investments by the entity. Agricultural income is one of the basic factors motivating investment in farms. It guarantees a sense of economic security for the farmer and his family and affects the development of the farm.

Application of the study: The findings of this study can be instrumental for policymakers, agricultural organizations, and farmers in the Republic of Poland. By understanding the positive economic implications of organic production for small farms, stakeholders can make informed decisions about promoting and adopting organic farming practices. Additionally, financial institutions might consider these findings when offering financial products or incentives tailored for organic farmers.

Originality/Novelty of the study: This research stands out as one of the few comprehensive studies focusing on the economic implications of organic production specifically for small farms in the Republic of Poland. While there have been studies on organic farming, the emphasis on small farms, which often face distinct challenges and opportunities, brings a fresh perspective to the discourse.
Elazığ Saklıkapı Kanyonunun Sportif ve Rekreaktif Amaçlı Kullanımı
Authors: BİNGÖLBALI Abdullah , ŞENGÜN M. Taner
Published: September 2023

Sportif faaliyetler, insanların artan boş zamanları sonrasında en çok tercih ettikleri ve birçok ülkenin de en önemli gelir kaynaklarından biri hâline dönüşmüştür. Bununla birlikte günümüzde “Rekreasyon” kavramı da bir sportif hareketliliğe dönüşmüş ve uzun vadeli programlarla insanların ruhsal, fiziksel ve sosyal gelişmelerine ve çevreyle bütünleşmelerine katkı sunmaya başlamıştır. Şehir hayatının yoğunluğu, yaşanan doğal felaketler ve salgın hastalıklar, son yıllarda doğa turizmini en çok ilgi gören serbest zaman aktivitelerinden biri hâline getirmiştir. Ancak bu tür aktivitelerde bulunmak isteyenler, nerelerde hangi tür faaliyetlerin yapılabileceği konusundaki bilgiye ulaşmakta sorunlar yaşayabilmektedir. Bu nedenle sportif rekreaktif alanlara sahip bu tür yerlerin özelliklerinin önceden belirlenmesi hem bu yerleri kullanacaklar için hem de buraların bilinirliği açısından önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; Elâzığ ili sınırları dâhilinde bulunan Saklıkapı Kanyonu’nun sportif amaçlı rekreaktif faaliyetlere ve turizme açılabilmesi için sahip olduğu özelliklerinin ortaya çıkarılması, rota tayinlerinin yapılması, projelerin ve turistik alt yapı ihtiyaçlarının belirlenmesi ve buna göre planlamanın yapılmasıdır. Bu çalışmada, literatür ve arazi gözlemlerinden elde edilen veriler ile birlikte Saklıkapı Kanyonu’nun spor amaçlı rekreaktif potansiyeli değerlendirilmiştir. Son 2 yıl içerisinde sahaya çeşitli dönemlerde farklı güzergâhlardan gidilerek coğrafi özellikler gözlenmiş, çizimler yapılmış, fotoğraf çekimlerinin yanı sıra drone kullanılarak saha taranmıştır. İnceleme alanın sahip olduğu sportif amaçlı rekreaktif yerlerin konum ve özellikleri; haritalara işlenerek ve görsellerle ifade edilerek açıklanmıştır.
Ülkemiz turizmi yönünden çok değerli olacağı tahmin edilen Saklıkapı Kanyonu’nun Elâzığ ili ve kanyonun bulunduğu Baskil ilçesinin ekonomisine önemli katkı sağlayacak bir potansiyele sahip olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Saklıkapı Kanyonu'nun spor amaçlı ve rekreaktif faaliyetler için oldukça uygun alanlara sahip olduğu, özellikle kanyonun tabanının spor amaçlı rekreaktif aktiviteler açısından oldukça uygun bir eğime ve tamamında yürünebilir bir parkur özelliğine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sportif ve rekreaktif aktiviteler açısından kanyon oldukça zengin olup; trekking, dağ bisikleti, çadır kampçılığı, dağcılık, kaya ve normal tırmanışlar, kuş gözlemciliği, olta balıkçılığı, kano ve zipline için oldukça uygundur.
The Relationship Between Dark Triad and Ostracism: The Mediating Role of Humility
Authors: KAVAKLI Mehmet , ERUYAR Şeyda , ÜNAL Gülten
Published: September 2023

Ostracism and social exclusion are the two close phenomena that describe being ignored by others without explicit declaration and being kept away from others with or without an explanation, respectively. It is possible that ostracism and social exclusion are the concepts related to personality. Connectedly, dark triad (narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism) and humility may influence one’s perceived ostracism or perceived social exclusion. The aim of the current study is to examine the mediating role of humility in the relationship between dark triad traits and perceived ostracism and social exclusion. The sample consists of 329 university students. Data was gathered by using the Ostracism Experience Scale, the Humility Scale and the Short Dark Triad Scale. The results demonstrate that dark triad is positively related to perceived ostracism, and this relationship was fully mediated by humility. Similarly, dark triad traits were positively related to social exclusion and this association is fully mediated by humility, as well. Humility might be said to contribute as a mediator between the dark triad and perceived ostracism and social exclusion by mitigating the detrimental impact of these characteristics on ostracism. The negative consequences of the dark triad and ostracism could be reduced by encouraging humility. The results are discussed in the light of the literature.
Sosyodemografik Değişkenler ve İş-Aile Yaşam Çatışmasının Akademisyenlerin İş Doyumuna Etkisi
Authors: TİRE Olcay
Published: September 2023

Akademisyenlerin, nitelikli bireyler yetiştirebilmeleri, araştırma ve bilgi üretme işlevlerini en verimli şekilde yerine getirebilmeleri için yaptıkları işten doyum almaları gerekmektedir. İş doyumu bazı sosyodemografik faktörlerden etkilenebilmektedir. Bununla birlikte iş ve aile yaşamı arasında meydana gelen çatışmanın iş doyumu üzerinde etkisi bulunmaktadır. Bu bağlamda bu çalışma, iş-aile yaşam çatışması ve sosyodemografik değişkenlerin akademisyenlerin iş doyumuna etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nicel yaklaşımın benimsendiği bu araştırmada tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan 611 akademisyenin 273’ü (%44,7) erkek ve 338’i (%55,3) kadındır. 24 ile 65 yaş aralığındaki akademisyenlerin yaş ortalaması x̄=39,51±8,97’dir. Araştırma kapsamında akademisyenlerin sosyodemografik özellikleri hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak adına Kişisel Bilgi Formu, işten almış oldukları doyum düzeyini belirlemek için İş Tatmini Ölçeği ve iş-aile yaşam çatışması düzeylerini ortaya koymak için İş-Aile Yaşam Çatışması Ölçeği’nden oluşan ölçme aracı kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri çevrimiçi anket tekniği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Açıklayıcı analizlerde değişkenler arası ilişkilerin incelenmesinde korelasyon analizleri uygulanmıştır. Sosyodemografik değişkenler ve iş-aile yaşam çatışmasının akademisyenlerin iş doyumuna etkisinin incelenmesinde çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgulara göre akademisyenlerin iş doyumları yüksektir. Katılımcılar orta düzeyde iş ve aile arasındaki çatışma yaşamaktadır. Erkekler kadınlardan, yaşlılar gençlerden, çocuk sahibi olanlar olmayanlardan, unvanı yüksek olanların düşük olanlardan, gelir düzeyi yüksek olanların düşük olanlardan daha fazla iş doyumuna sahiptirler. İş-aile çatışması ve aile-iş çatışması az olanların iş doyumları da yüksektir.
Tarih Felsefesi Bağlamında Hegel ve Popper’ın Özgürlük Anlayışları Üzerine Karşılaştırmalı ve Eleştirel Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: İPLİKCİ Alper
Published: September 2023

İnsan, tarihin içinde yaşayan bir varlık olduğu için onu tarihten bağımsız değerlendirme olanağı yoktur. Bu nedenle tarihi anlamlandırmak ve açıklayabilmek için önemli çabalar sarf edilmiştir. Tarih üzerine felsefe yapmak da böylesi bir çabayı ifade etmektedir. Felsefe tarihinin önemli filozoflarının insanı anlayıp açıklayabilmek amacıyla yapmış oldukları tüm rasyonel çalışmalarının temel bir ögesi de tarih felsefesidir. Tarih felsefesinin öncüleri denilebilecek isimler, tarihi felsefi bir biçimde irdeleyerek tarih üzerine çeşitli değerlendirmelerde bulunmuşlardır. Bu değerlendirmeler çerçevesinde birbirinden farklı birçok yaklaşım ileri sürülmüştür. Bunların içinde birbirini destekleyen yaklaşımlar olduğu gibi birbirinin tam karşıtı olan yaklaşımlar da söz konusudur. Fakat bu görüşlerin her birinin, insanlık tarihini anlayıp açıklayabilmek ve tarih üzerine yeni değerlendirmeler yapabilmek için temel niteliğinde olduğu tartışmasız bir gerçekliktir.

Felsefe tarihinin iki önemli filozofu G. W. F. Hegel ve K. R. Popper, tarihsel alanı felsefi bir biçimde ele alıp irdeleyen filozoflar arasında yer alırlar. Her iki filozofun tarih görüşleri de aynı zamanda bir özgürlük anlayışı ortaya koymaktadır. Popper, Hegel’in tarih görüşlerini eleştirerek onun özgürlük anlayışının karşıtı bir özgürlük anlayışı ileri sürmüştür. Çalışmamız, Hegel’in ve Popper’ın tarih görüşleri neticesinde ortaya çıkan özgürlük anlayışlarını karşılaştırmalı ve eleştirel bir biçimde değerlendirerek daha uygun bir özgürlük anlayışı ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır.
Türkiye’nin Küresel Piyasaya Dâhil Olma Sürecinde İsviçre İle Ticaret Anlaşmaları (1945-1950)
Authors: TANIK İbrahim Halil
Published: September 2023

Devletlerin birbirleriyle olan bağları çok yönlü gelişir. Daha çok siyasi zeminde başlayan ilişkiler zamanla diğer alanlara yansır. Ekonomi, kültür, sosyal başlıklar altında ilerleyen iyi ilişkiler hem taraf ülkelerin kalkınmasını hem de uluslararası alanda itibar kazanmasını sağlar. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, kuruluşundan itibaren bu hususlara önem vermiş, dış politikasının eksenini buna göre belirlemiştir. Özellikle bir dünya savaşı ve ulusal bağımsızlık mücadelesi vererek kurulan bir devlet olma özelliğiyle de bu tür pratikleri tecrübe etmiştir. Bu tecrübelerin ürünü olarak gelişmiş ve barış yanlısı ülkelerle irtibatını geliştirmiş, farklı alanlara da yayarak kalkınma hamlelerinde bulunmuştur. Türkiye’nin dış ilişkilerinde önemli bir yer tutan ekonomik ilişkileri İsviçre özelinde incelemek, bu çalışmanın sınırlılığını oluşturur. Kronolojik olarak İkinci Dünya Savaşı’nın bitiminden çok partili hayata geçişe kadar olan döneme odaklanılmıştır. Anılan yıllar arası Türkiye’nin İsviçre’ye hangi ürünleri ihraç ettiği, İsviçre’den hangi ürünleri ithal ettiği ve bu ticaretin parasal hacmi bu çalışmanın sorunsalını oluşturur. Bundan başka taraf ülkeler arası yapılan ticaret anlaşmalarının içeriği ve odak noktası, bu sorunsalın diğer parçasıdır. Çalışma birincil kaynaklardan yararlanılarak üretilmiştir. Başta Türkiye Devlet Arşivlerinden edinilen belgeler, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu Dış Ticaret ve İstatistik Yıllıkları, TC. Merkez Bankası Yıllık Raporları birincil kaynaklar arasındadır. Bunlardan başka telif eserlerden yararlanılmıştır. Bu tür birincil kaynak ve telif eserlerden üretilen bu çalışmanın önemli bulguları arasında Türkiye’nin İsviçre ile iyi siyasi ilişkilerinin ticarete yansıdığı, Türkiye’nin daha çok işlenmemiş gıda ve sanayi ürünleri ihraç ederken, işlenmiş ürün ithal ettiği gösterilebilir. Bundan başka Türkiye’nin üretiminde önemli bir yer tutan tütün ve fındık gibi stratejik ürünleri, dış ticarette önemli bir yeri olduğu ve bu ülkeyle yaptığı anlaşmalarda ayrı konumda değerlendirdiği, çalışmanın bulguları arasındadır.
Bir Muhalifin Gözünden Cumhuriyet’e Uyanmak: Refik Halid Karay’ın Deli Piyesi Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: TONGA Necati
Published: September 2023

Eserleriyle modern Türk roman ve hikâyesine damga vuran isimlerden biri olan Refik Halid Karay’ın dikkat çekici yönlerinden biri muhalif kimliğidir. Servet-i Fünun gazetesinde çıkan yazılarıyla edebiyat hayatına adım atan yazar, “Kirpi” müstearıyla yayımladığı hiciv yazılarıyla ününe ün katar. Refik Halid, başlangıçta İttihat ve Terakki’ye, ardından da Millî Mücadele ve Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’e karşı geliştirdiği muhalif tavır nedeniyle ömrünün büyük bir kısmını sürgünlerde geçirmiştir. Önce Sinop’ta, ardından da Çorum, Ankara ve Bilecik’te beş yıl sürgün hayatı yaşan Refik Halid, 1922’de yurt dışına çıkmış ve 1938’de yırda dönünceye kadar Beyrut ve Halep’te yaşamak zorunda kalmıştır. Memleket Hikâyeleri, Sürgün, Gurbet Hikâyeleri gibi eserlerinde sürgün hayatının yansımalarını gördüğümüz Refik Halid’in dikkat çekici eserlerinden biri de Deli adlı piyesidir. Yazarın ikinci sürgün döneminde Halep’te kaleme aldığı Deli, ele aldığı konu ve bu konuların işleniş tarzı ve karşı-kanonik bir metin olması yönleriyle ön plana çıkmaktadır. Vahdet gazetesinde tefrika edildikten sonra kitap hâlinde neşredilen Deli, Maruf Bey’in başından geçenlere odaklanarak yaklaşık 20 yıllık bir zaman diliminde Türkiye’nin yaşadığı dönüşümü dile getirir. Yazar, bir yandan Maruf Bey’in yaşadığı yabancılaşma hâline odaklanırken bir yandan da ülkenin değişimi hakkındaki şahsi fikirlerini ifade eder. Bu makalede Refik Halid Karay’ın önce muhalif kimliği üzerinde durulacak, ardından yazarın Deli adlı piyesi benzer temalara eğilen eserlerle de kıyaslanarak değerlendirilmeye çalışılacaktır.
Yayla Turizmi Faaliyetlerinin Termal Konfor Koşullarının Belirlenmesi: Palovit Yaylası (Çamlıhemşin/Rize)
Authors: ÇAĞLAK Savaş
Published: September 2023

İklim koşulları turizm faaliyetlerinin kaliteli olmasında ve turizm destinasyonlarının seçiminde önemli bir faktördür. Son yıllarda turizm faaliyetlerinin çeşitliliği ve turist sayıları artış göstermiş ve yayla turizmi faaliyetleri popüler olmuştur. Yayla turizm faaliyetlerinin sürdürülebilir olması için fiziki coğrafya etmenlerinden iklim koşulları ve termal konfor durumları araştırılmalıdır. Termal konfor en genel ifadeyle insanların bulundukları ortamda kendilerini rahat, mutlu ve zinde hissetme durumu olarak tanımlanır. Bu çalışmada yayla turizmi faaliyetlerinin termal konfor koşullarının belirlenmesi Rize ilinin Çamlıhemşin ilçesindeki Palovit yaylası özelinde incelenmiştir. Çalışmada Palovit yaylasında kurulu olan 19058 nolu meteoroloji istasyonun saatlik ve günlük ölçümleri kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler Rayman yazılımı aracılığıyla FES (Fiyolojik Eşdeğer Sıcaklık) indisine göre hesaplanmıştır. FES değerlerinin 10 günlük aralıklarla yıl içindeki dağılımı ve aylık olarak saatlik dağılımları hazırlanmıştır. Ayrıca iklim turizm bilgilendirme şemasının hazırlanması amacıyla tüm iklim elemanlarının yaşanma sıklığı ve ekstremleri hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda Palovit yaylasında sıcak stresi, fırtına riski ve bunaltıcı koşulların yaşanma olasılığının olmadığı anlaşılmıştır. Fakat soğuk stresi, yağış riski ve kayma riski oluşturan karla kaplı günlerin yaşanma olasılığının bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. İklimsel tüm olasılıklar incelendiğinde turizm açısından en ideal döneminin yaz mevsimi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Turizm faaliyetlerine katılan bireylerin, tur düzenleyicilerin ve yerel yönetimlerin bu koşulları dikkate alması gerekmektedir. Yayla turizmi faaliyetlerinin sağlıklı, kaliteli ve sürdürebilir olması için iklim koşulları ve termal konfor durumlarını araştıran daha çok araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır.
Farmer’s Perception of River Water contamination in India: A Case study of Rohini River in Maharajganj, India
Authors: Jatav Surendra Singh , Bharati Nathoo , Nayak Sanatan
Published: September 2023

Background: River water is an indispensable natural resource supporting economic and social development. River has largely been exploited for supplying water for human consumption, livestock drinking, irrigation and other purposes. Despite these benefits, in developing countries, rivers are subjected to various anthropogenic and natural sources of pollution. Hence, the present study aimed to capture farmers’ perception of river water contamination and its impact on farm productivity and human health. Methods: A comprehensive field survey was carried out in the villages of Maharajganj district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India from 1 September to 30 September 2021. One control village (polluted) and one uncontrolled (non-polluted) village were selected using a multistage sampling technique. In totality, 1 state, 1 district, 1 Tehsil, 1 Development Block, 2 villages and 100 samples were selected. Result: The results from the study show that farmers are well aware of river water contamination. Hence, the present study recommends the following policy measures. First, a necessity for proper policy, training, and more information on health precautions as well as on food safety in using contaminated river water. Second, when formulating relevant measures, differentiated should be taken for different groups of farmers. Lastly farmers with high dependence on cultivated land may need the most attention.