bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antalya Körfezi’nde Barbunya Balığı (Mullus Barbatus) için Rombik ve Kare Gözlü Torba Seçiciliğinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: DEVAL Mehmet Cengiz
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışmada, Antalya Körfezi’nde ticari olarak kullanılan 44 mm rombik (PE44DM) ve kare gözlü (PE44SM) torbaların Barbunya balığı Mullus barbatus için boy seçiciliği kıyaslandı ve modellendi. Bu amaçla, R/V “Akdeniz Su” araştırma gemisi ve 600 gözlü dip trolü kullanarak 25-50 m derinliklerde gece karanlığında 21 trol çekimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çemberli örtü torba tekniği kullanılarak elde edilen veriler ‘En Yüksek Olabilirlik Yöntemi’ ile lojistik fonksiyon kullanılarak SELNET programıyla analiz edildi. Yüksek yakalama oranına (%89,6) sahip olan PE44DM torbadaki M. barbatus bireylerinin %32,5’i yasal avlanma boyundan küçüklerden oluşurken, PE44SM torbada bu oranlar sırasıyla %42,1 ve %9,9’a düşmüştür. Rombik gözlü torbadan kare gözlü torbaya geçiş, ortalama L50 ve SA değerlerini sırasıyla 8,2'den 13,2 cm'ye ve 2,11'den 2,87 cm'ye yükseltmiştir. Bu çalışmada elde edilen L50 ve SA değerleri, aynı göz açıklığındaki rombik gözlü torbadan kare gözlü torbaya geçildiğinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir artış olduğunu (%95 güven sınırlarında örtüşme yok) göstermektedir. Ticari olarak kullanılan ve çok düşük kaçırma oranına (%10) sahip PE44DM torbaya nazaran PE44SM torbanın kullanımı M. barbatus’un seçiciliğinde önemli iyileştirme sağlamıştır.
İleri Yetişkinliğe Geçiş Döneminde Bulunan Bireylerde Başarılı Yaşlanma, Hayatın Anlamı ve Spritüel İyi Oluş İlişkisi
Authors: YUKAY YÜKSEL Müge , AKGÜN Nevin , ÖZTÜRK Eda
Published: December 2021

Başarılı yaşlanmayı etkileyen sosyal, zihinsel, psikolojik, ruhsal, fizyolojik, sağlık, aktivite gibi faktörler bulunmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı ileri yetişkinliğe geçiş sürecindeki bireylerin spritüel iyi oluş ve hayatı anlamlandırma düzeylerinin başarılı yaşlanma düzeylerini ne düzeyde yordadığının incelenmesi ve ileri yetişkinliğe geçiş sürecindeki bireylerin cinsiyet, yaş, medeni durum, eğitim durumu, yaşam biçimi, aylık gelir düzeyi, son bir aylık sağlık durumu gibi kişisel özelliklerinin başarılı yaşlanma ile ilişkilerinin saptanmasıdır. 2018-2019 tarihleri arasında İstanbul’da yaşayan 192 kişi bu araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri “Başarılı Yaşlanma Ölçeği”, “Spritüel İyi Oluş Ölçeği”, “Hayatın Anlamı Ölçeği” ve “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ile toplanmıştır. Veriler Mart-Mayıs 2019 tarihlerinde toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma, Bağımsız Gruplar T Testi, Tek Yönlü ANOVA, Mann Whitney U testi, Kruskal Wallis testi ve Çoklu Regresyon analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda 50 yaş ve üzeri bireylerin başarılı yaşlanma düzeylerinin aylık gelir değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılaşmadığı, fakat birçok değişken özelliklerine göre anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur. Bunlar örneğin; cinsiyet, yaş, medeni durum, eğitim seviyesi ve yaşam biçimi olarak adlandırılabilir. Çoklu Regresyon analizi sonucunda spritüel iyi oluş ve hayatın anlamı değişkenlerinin başarılı yaşlanmayı pozitif yönde ve orta düzeyde yordadığı görülmüştür.
Using a Brand Identity-Focused Project Structure to Improve the Competencies of Product Design Students
Authors:   Atılım University, Ankara, Turkey, Unal Bulent , Demirci H. Merve ,   Atılım University, Ankara, Turkey,   Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, Demirhan Emrah
Published: December 2021

It is essential to reflect the strategic connotations of the brand on the products while creating and developing a product design that fits the brand identity. Therefore, for a company, it is a critical issue to place the right messages that support the strategic brand identity in the design elements. From the designers' point of view, they are expected to have design skills such as analyzing a brand's uniqueness and brand knowledge and reflecting the results of these analyses on the aesthetics, function and overall meaning of the product. For this reason, as a part of the Industrial Design curriculum, brand identity focused product design has been restructured in Atılım University, Industrial Design program. In this studio course, the aim was for design students to acquire skills of brand identity and product identity analysis, in addition to basic design knowledge and skills. During 16 weeks, the data were collected by doing a participant observation and conducting semi-structured interviews with the course students. The data gathered from the semi-structured interviews and participant observation were analysed by using an inductive coding approach. Thus, product design suggestions that were suitable for the identity of the brand were analysed with the questions asked by the instructors during the design process. The results show that the questions asked by the instructors and the examples they gave, led the students to research, think, question, understand and make sense of the importance of information. As a result, the students obtained design outputs suitable for brand identity.
Evaluation of musculoskeletal adverse effects in patients on systemic isotretinoin treatment: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Müge Acar Emine , Şaş Senem , Aybala Koçak Fatmanur
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the frequency of musculoskeletal adverse effects in acne vulgaris patients receiving systemic isotretinoin treatment.

Patients and methods: Between January 2016 and December 2017, a total of 200 severe acne patients (22 males, 178 females; mean age: 21.8±0.4 years; range, 15 to 53 years) who were on isotretinoin treatment were retrospectively analyzed. Data including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), duration of disease, diagnosis, and comorbidities were recorded. Back pain severity was evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Results: The treatment period was mean 8.5±0.1 (range, 6 to 12) months. The dose of isotretinoin was mean 0.6±0.1 (range, 0.5 and 1) mg/kg. Musculoskeletal side effects were seen in 99 (49.5%) patients. Back pain was reported during the treatment period in 78 (78.7%) patients. The diagnosis was mechanical back pain in 31 (39.7%) and inflammatory back pain in 47 (60.3%) patients. The moderate-severe back pain group received higher cumulative isotretinoin doses than the mild back pain group (p=0.003). The BMI values did not show a significant difference between the patients with and without back pain (p=0.55). There was no significant correlation between the BMI and VAS scores (p=0.06). The VAS scores were found to be correlated with age (p=0.04). Sacroiliitis was diagnosed in four (4%) patients. One (1%) patient was diagnosed with enthesitis. Creatine kinase elevation was reported in 18 (18.1%) patients, while three (3%) patients described myalgia of mild severity.

Conclusion: Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal side effects of isotretinoin treatment that usually resolves with dose reduction. The cumulative dose of isotretinoin does not seem to play a role in the development of back pain, but can determine pain severity. Pain severity is directly correlated with the increasing age. Evaluation of the patients for musculoskeletal side effects during isotretinoin use is important in clinical practice, as it is a common occurrence.
Antioxidant glutathione inhibits inflammation in synovial fibroblasts via PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway: An in vitro study
Authors: Ting Hao Wen , Huang Lu , Pan Wei , Ren Yi Le
Published: December 2021

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether glutathione (GSH) could decrease the secretion of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduce inflammation, and modulate the phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT (PTEN/PI3K/AKT) in synovial fibroblasts (SFs).

Patients and methods: A total of 30 DBA/1J female mice were used in this study. The release of ROS in MH7A cells was examined using a ROS assay kit. The effects of GSH on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression and protein levels of inflammatory cytokines were determined via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in mouse SFs and MH7A cells, respectively. The PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway was investigated via Western blotting. The effects of buthionine-sulfoximine (BSO), as an inhibitor of GSH, on these molecules were examined.

Results: The ROS were decreased after GSH treatment, and the mRNA levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-3, were also significantly inhibited after GSH stimulation. However, the IL-10 levels were enhanced, and GSH increased the expression of PTEN. The GSH suppressed the activation of phosphorylated (p)-PI3K and p-AKT. The supplementation of the BSO restored the activation of PI3K/AKT pathway with a high production of ROS. The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were also elevated, when the BSO was added.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that GSH can act as an inflammatory suppressor by downregulating the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway in MH7A cells. These data indicated a novel function of GSH for improving the inflammation of RA SFs and may help to alleviate the pathological process of RA.
IMPLEMENTASI PELAYANAN KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PROGRAM BPJS KESEHATAN
Authors: Hasrillah
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini merupakan hasil penelitian yang menggambarkan pelaksanaan BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kedungkandang Kota Malang. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah ingin mengetahui faktor-faktor yang menghambat dan pendukung pengimplementasian program BPJS kesehatan di Puskesmas Kedungkandang, serta ingin mengetahui bagaimana implementasi program BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kedungkandang.Penelitian ini menggunakan  beberapa teori, yaitu Kebijakan Publik, , Kebijakan Pelayanan Kesehatan, Implementasi . Peneliti menemukan 4 faktor yang menghabat proses implementasi program BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kedungkandang,yaitu pertama, faktor komunikasi atau sosialisasi, sedangkan yang kedua, Faktor Sumber daya baik dari sumber daya manusia sampai sumber daya lainya seperti fasilitas, informasi, kemudian yang ketiga, faktor dispotition atau sikap aparatur birokrasi, dan yang keempat, faktor struktur birokrasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di wilayah Kota Malang, tempatnya di Puskesmas Kedungkandang, Dinas Kesehatan. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.

Dari penelitian yang dilakukan bedasarkan studi lapangan dalam bentuk observasi dan wawancara, peneliti menemukan bahwa proses implementasi di Puskesmas Kedungkandang sudah berjalan cukup baik, walau masih ada beberapa kendala yang dihadipi, namun pihak Puskesmas Kedungkandang dan Dinas kesehatan terus membenahi kekurangan-kekurangan yang ada dalam proses implementasi program BPJS dapat berjalan dengan baik.Program BPJS merupakan bentuk reformasi birokrasi di bidang kesehatan, sebab dengan adanya program BPJS masyarakat dapat lebih mudah berobat dan tidak sulit dalam pemberkasan dokumen seperti sistem Kesehatan sebelumnya. Dengan adanya program BPJS diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas dan mutu pelayan kesehatan terhadap masyarakat di Kota Malang.
Inovasi Bisnis Digital di tengah Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Yuliana
Published: December 2021

Objektif. Mengetahui bagaimana inovasi bisnis digital di tengah pandemic COVID-19. Literatur ini penting dibuat untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai inovasi bisnis digital sehingga pemulihan ekonomi nasional cepat tercapai.Material and Metode. Tulisan ini merupakan tinjauan pustaka. Literatur didapatkan dari Science Direct and Google Scholar. Kata kunci yang digunakan adalah bisnis, digital, e-commerce, inovasi, multimedia. Setelah dilakukan skrining berdasarkan judul, abstrak, dan isi teks secara keseluruhan, didapatkan jurnal sejumlah 10 jurnal.Hasil Inovasi bisnis digital meliputi penggunaan e-commerce, media sosial, dan multimedia untuk menawarkan produk dan jasa. Di samping itu ada teknologi baru yaitu EPI Cube. Teknologi baru ini memberikan pengalaman kombinasi antara virtual dan fisik untuk menampilkan suatu produk. Kreativitas sangat diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pemasaran.Kesimpulan Inovasi bisnis di bidang digital memerlukan sarana dan prasarana multimedia, e-commerce, dan media sosial. Kreativitas diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pemasukan. Kelebihan bisnis digital adalah bisa menjangkau pasaran yang luas.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN BISNIS DENGAN PENDEKATAN BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS PADA CV GANTENG REVOLUTION
Authors: Luklukmukhoyaroh Lukluk
Published: December 2021

CV Ganteng Revolution merupakan industri rumahan yang bergerak dibidang pengolahan pangan. Salah satu produk yang dipasarkan adalah produk Semoet Ganteng. Semoet ganteng merupakan produk gula semut yang berkualitas dengan kemurnian 99%. Namun pada proses pemasarannya belum optimal. Untuk itu perusahaan perlu melakukan perumusan strategi dalam meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan produk Semoet Ganteng. Business model canvas merupakan gambaran 9 elemen yang dapat menilai, dan mengubah model bisnis dalam bentuk 1 lembar kanvas atau kertas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang strategi baru berdasarkan pendekatan business model canvas. Dari 9 elemen ini yang saling berhubungan yaitu customer segmen, value propositions, channels, customer relationship, revenue stream, key resources, key activities, key partnership, dan cost structure. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan strategi baru yang perlu ditambahkan pada beberapa elemen yaitu, channels dilakukan dengan pembuatan website dan memanfaatkan media sosial untuk promosi, promosi saat ini hanya dilakukan di akun Instagram @ganteng_organicofficial dengan pengikut sebanyak 1670 orang, kanal Youtube dengan 245 subscriber, pengikut Facebook sebanyak 70 orang, 764 orang yang melihat produk Semoet Ganteng pada akun Tokopedia, Shopee dengan pengikut 11 orang. Pada elemen customer relationship ditambah dengan pemberian voucher kepada pembeli, pembelian voucher ini senilai 50.000 diberlakukan untuk pembelian 10 karton, cost structure perlu ditambahkan biaya untuk membiayai pemasaran seperti biaya endorsement dan periklanan dimedia sosial.
The PERBANDINGAN METODE ARIMA DAN SARIMA DALAM PERAMALAN PENJUALAN KELAPA
Authors: ARUAN SARA SEPTIANA
Published: December 2021

Objektif.  Peramalan dilakukan untuk memprediksi kejadian yang akan terjadi dimasa depan berdasarkan data masa lalu. Dalam hal ini dilakukan peramalan penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan untuk membantu UKM tersebut memprediksi penjualan kelapa di tengah pendemi Covid 19. Peramalan dilakukan untuk memprediksi penjualan kelapa pada bulan Januari -Maret 2021. Selanjutnya, hasil peramalan yang diperoleh akan divalidasi dengan data aktual penjualan kelapa. Validasi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah metode peramalan yang digunakan sesuai untuk meramalkan penjualan di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan. Jika hasil peramalan dan validasi sesuai maka metode peramalan yang dipilih tepat untuk digunakan sebagai metode peramalan penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan.

Material and Metode.  Metode peramalan yang digunakan untuk meramalkan penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan adalah metode ARIMA dan SARIMA. Kemudian dilakukan serangkaian uji untuk memilih metode yang tepat yang terdiri dari uji stasioneritas ragam, uji stasioneritas rata-rata, uji white noise, pemodelan sementara, dan uji signifikansi.

Hasil.  Berdasarkan pengolahan data penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan diperoleh peramalan dengan metode ARIMA yang sesuai untuk meramalkan penjualan kelapa pada bulan Januari – Maret 2021 masing-masing adalah 520 kelapa, 486 kelapa, dan 459 kelapa. Sedangkan, metode SARIMA berdasarkan pengolahan data tidak memenuhi untuk peramalan, karena pada pengolah data uji signifikansi tidak terdapat model SARIMA yang signifikan.

Kesimpulan.  Metode yang paling sesuai untuk meramalkan penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan adalah metode ARIMA dengan model (1, 1, 1). Dari validasi peramalan ARIMA dan penjualan aktual maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode ARIMA sesuai untuk meramalkan penjualan kelapa di UKM Pak Balen Pasar Kandak Medan. Karena hasil peramalan ARIMA mendekati data penjualan kelapa aktual pada bulan Januari – Maret 2021 yaitu masing-masing 572 kelapa, 490 kelapa, dan 451 kelapa.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF MICROFLUIDIC LAB-ON-A-CHIP DEVICES
Authors: EREN Oğulcan , ÇUHADAROĞLU Merve Begüm , SEZER Kürşad
Published: December 2021

Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, also known as 3D printing, which offer advantages such as design flexibility, short lead time and cost effectiveness compared to traditional production methods, are used in many different areas. With the exponentially increasing technological developments, complex structures at micron level can be produced and used in customized applications. One promising unique application of AM is Lab-on-a-chips (LOCs). These microfluidic devices can effectively be used in laboratory experiments carried out on a very small scale in biomedical, chemistry and clinical cases. Lab-on-chip systems, which are time-consuming, specialization-required, and expensive to produce with traditional 2D microfabrication technologies such as lithography and PDMS-glass bonding, have become easily producible with AM methods. Although there are many different AM methods can be used in 3D printing of microfluidics, Multi Jet Printing (MJP) method is frequently preferred because of its high sensitivity and dimensional accuracy. MJP AM technology is based on spraying photopolymer resins to a layer thickness of down to 16 µm, then curing with UV light. This paper critically reviews relevant methods and materials used for 3D printing of microfluidics, especially for the MJP based technologies. A case study on 3d printing complex microchannels for microfluidics application using a commercial material jetting based 3D printer (Objet 30 Prime - Stratasys) has also been presented. The results show that the 3D printing of microfluidics is a promising area for often novel applications.
AN APPROACH TOWARDS THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF COVID 19 AS PER AYURVEDA
Authors: Desai Manjusha Satish , Samarai Varsha A. , Done Amrapali V.
Published: December 2021

The world community is facing an unprecedented pandemic of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV- 2). SARS CoV-2, a highly infectious causative
agent of this disease is transmitted through droplets, contact routes and aerosols. Even the most developed nations are having trouble limiting its spread and the disease is still spreading at an alarming rate. For filling the gaps and lacunas in the healthcare system this is high time to integrate different healthcare systems available to meet the ever-emerging health challenges. Despite worldwide efforts to contain it, the pandemic is continuing to spread for want of a clinically proven prophylaxis and therapeutic strategy. Even though no system of medicine has any evi- dence-based treatment for COVID-19 yet, clinical interventions are required to be put in place. Ayurveda has documented the first reference of epidemics as Janapadodhwamsa (“Jana” means “people” whereas the word “Pada” means “place of habitation” of Jana, any disease or conditions like natural calamities or disasters affected a Janpad, it was called Janpandodhwansa) and has given a scientific insight into its causes, effect, and prevention along with management strategies. The clinical profile of COVID-19 matches with Vata-Kapha dominant Sannipataja Jwara (Fever caused by Tridoshas) for which detailed treatment guidelines and an array of pharma- ceutical preparations are described in Ayurvedic literature which is being practised by qualified Ayurvedic physi- cians effectively for a long. This paper highlights the Ayurvedic perspective of the COVID-19 along with its aeti- ology, prevention, prophylaxis, and management strategies through Ayurveda.
Keywords: COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, Ayurveda, Vata-Kaphaja Jwar,Janapadodhwamsa.
UTILITY OF HERBS WITH ITS PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETER IN ORAL HEALTH: A REVIEW
Authors: N. D Gupta , S. S. Jain
Published: December 2021

Oral hygiene is the key to one's healthy life. Maintaining oral hygiene is directly related to the body's first line of defence mechanism. It maintains both oral as well as systemic health. Oral microflora plays a very important role in oral hygiene. It is a complex ecosystem of several species of micro-organisms such as streptococci, Neisseria, Veillonella, Actinomyces and other obligate anaerobes. This microbiome is mainly affected by an acidic diet and the acidic environment of the oral cavity. Poor oral hygiene decreases the rate of survival of the oral microbiome and causes dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis oral pain & discomfort. Hence, it becomes very essential to maintain the environment of oral cavity friendly to oral microflora. Ayurveda is the science of preserving one’s health has described various herbs to maintain oral hygiene such as Khadira (Catechu tree), Sunthi (Ginger), Da- ruharidra (Indian Berbery), Tankana (Borax), etc. But, to attain its global acceptability physicochemical parameter is used to describe their action. Based on physicochemical parameters herbs seem to be effective in the maintenance of oral hygiene and can reduce the chances of oral diseases.
Keywords: Oral hygiene, Oral microflora, physicochemical parameter, pH, etc.
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF KSHARA KARMA
Authors: Chelak Neha , Singh Balendra , Nirmalkar Uttam , Markam Avinash
Published: December 2021

Kshara is a sarcastic alkaline in nature obtained from the ashes of Ayurvedic medicinal plants, animals, Minerals. Kshara used in India from the ancient period for the management of different diseases and disorders. It is a milder procedure compared to thermal cautery. Acharya Sushruta is the pioneer of Kshara Karma, as he introduced Kshara in one of the specific Chapters. Kshara Vidhi Adhyaya. Kshara is considered superior among Shastra Anushastra because it does the functions like excision, cutting & scraping.
Keywords: Adhyaya, Anushastra, Kshara,
A CRITICAL STUDY OF ANNAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY
Authors: Gole Niraj , Gupta Pankaj , Bhalerao Nisha , Yadav Arvind Kumar
Published: December 2021

Ayurveda has its holistic approach to understanding the Purush Sharir by different theories like the Srotas, the concept of Srotas is a unique contribution in the understanding of the anatomy of the human body. There is a de- scription of Srotas by 13 Acharya Charak and 11 pairs of Srotas by Acharya Sushrut, both Acharyas described Annavaha Srotas and its Moolas. Acharya Dhanwantari all parts of the body formed at the same time due to Va- yu. Vayu along with Pitta demarcates channels according to purpose; similarly, entering Mamsa (flesh) demar- cates muscles. Matrija Bhava and PitrajBhav are helpful in the origin of Annavaha Srotas. In the classics, Achar- ya says about three Pillars of life viz Ahara, Nidra and Brahamacarya. Ahara is a basic need of all living things. Annavaha Srotas is one of the types of Srotas described in all important Samhita.
Keywords: Annavaha Srotas, Sroto Moola, Annavahidhamni, Amashaya and Vamparshava
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON ETIOLOGY AND AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MUKHADUSHIKA W.S. R TO ACNE VULGARIS: A REVIEW
Authors: Deepak Gupta , Alok Asthana
Published: December 2021

Ayurveda is considered an ancient healthcare system of India which is based on the eternal principle of healthy life. The whole clinical approach of Ayurveda is based on the preventive, promotive & curative aspects that aim of Ayurveda. Now a days, the whole world is gradually turning towards Ayurveda for a safe and complete cure of diseases, especially in the field of skin problems, Ayurveda can contribute remarkably. Skin is known as the larg- est organ of the human body, which performs many functions like thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, sensory perception, immunological function etc. But besides this, it also seems an important symbol of beauty. Acne vul- garis is the most common problem affecting the normal texture of skin bothering teenagers today. This skin con- dition lights the mankind and caricature of youth. Acne vulgaris is known as a disease of the pilosebaceous folli- cle characterized by non-inflammatory (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules). Four major factors involved in the disease production are inflammation, rise in sebum production, cornification of pilosebaceous ducts and microbial involvement. In Ayurveda, Shalmali thorn-like eruptions on the face of a youth caused by Kapha, Vata and Rakta are known as Yuvanpidika. They are also known as Mukha- dushika.1The painful eruptions packed with Meda, similar to the thorns of Shalmali having their site on the face of adults are known as Yuvanpidika2. This article describes the Ayurvedic review of Mukhadushika with Nidan, Pur-varoop, Roop, Samprapti and Chikitsa along with its modern counterpart of Acne with its definition, causative factors, and types of acne, complications and treatment modalities.
Keywords: Mukhadushika, Ksudrarogas, Yuvanpidika, Acne vulgaris, Shalmali
Sobre la hegemonía. Engels precursor de Lenin y Gramsci
Authors: Ambriz Arévalo Gerardo
Published: December 2021

En el presente artículo intento mostrar que en la obra tardía de Friedrich Engels se encuentran varias ideas que pueden asociarse al concepto de hegemonía. El texto que concentra la mayoría de dichas ideas está en el prólogo que Engels realiza en 1899, justo en el año de su muerte, para la obra de Karl Marx titulada Las luchas de clases en Francia. Previamente al análisis del prólogo, también conocido como su “testamento político”, expondré los diferentes sentidos que tuvo el concepto de hegemonía en las obras de Lenin y Gramsci, exposición que nos ayudará, por un lado, a revisar las interpretaciones de Perry Anderson, Cristine Buci-Glucksmann, Jacques Texier, Ernesto Laclau y Chantal Mouffe, José Aricó, Atilio Boron, entre otras; y, por el otro, a problematizar el concepto en cuestión y ver cuál fue el aporte de Engels y en qué se adelantó a lo tratado por el ruso y el italiano, respectivamente.
Estrategias motivacionales para reforzar habilidades de emprendimiento
Authors: Jiménez Marjorie Magdalena Jara , Anchundia Liliana Isabel Flores , Ramos Victoria María Jiménez , Briones Maira Magdalena Delgado
Published: December 2021

El presente trabajo de investigación se desarrolló teniendo como objetivo general proponer un manual de estrategias motivacionales para el fortalecimiento de las habilidades de emprendimiento de los estudiantes de bachillerato del Distrito 12D03 Mocache-Quevedo. La metodología se basó en un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo proyectivo, con diseño de tipo no experimental, en donde se utilizó como técnica la entrevista, siendo el instrumento de recolección de datos el cuestionario, este estuvo dirigido a un grupo de estudio, integrado por 76 estudiantes, el mismo que estuvo constituido por 41 ítems, fue validado a través del juicio de expertos y la confiabilidad  se realizó a través del coeficiente del Alfa de Cronbach, que arrojó un nivel de fiabilidad de 0,842. Los resultados permitieron conocer que los aspectos que debe contener un manual para reforzar las habilidades de emprendimiento deben estar relacionados con el auto concepto personal, auto estima y valoración a su capacidad, empatía ante situaciones adversas de sus pares y de ellos mismos, práctica de relaciones interpersonales, comunicación con sus pares, control de emociones ante discusiones y peleas entre compañeros, importancia del emprendimiento como alternativa laboral. En conclusión, se evidenció que es necesario el empleo de un manual de técnicas que permita el desarrollo de estrategias motivacionales para el fortalecimiento de las habilidades de emprendimiento de los estudiantes.
COMPARISON OF GRAIN FEED QUALITY OF DIFFERENT BROAD BEAN GENOTYPES
Authors: Ciftci Beyza , Kardes Yusuf Murat , Kokten Kagan , Kaplan Mahmut
Published: December 2021

The objective of the present study was to determine grain feed quality of different broad bean cultivars and lines. For this purpose, Eleven different cultivars and five lines (Emiralem, Histal, Sorgun, Kitik 2003, Sakiz, Eresen 87, Sevil, Reina Mora, Filiz 99, Salkim, Luz De, Otonoto, Seher, EU 4446, Canakkale, Antalya, EU319) were used as the plant material. Experiments were conducted in randomized blocks design with three replications. Effects of genotypes on grain feed quality were found to be highly significant (P≤0.01) Current findings revealed that crude oil content between 0.62 - 1.58%, crude ash content between 1.89 - 3.30%, crude protein content varied between 22.30 - 32.14%, acid detergent fiber (ADF) content between 7.45 - 14.94% and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content between 16.08 - 28.05%. Seher, EU 4446, Canakkale, Antalya, Filiz 99 and Histal were found to be prominent for hight crude protein and crude oil, thus these genotypes were recommended for animal feeding.
DETERMINATION OF HERBAGE YIELD AND QUALITY OF DIFFERENT SOYBEAN VARIETIES
Authors: Akinci Yasin , Kaplan Mahmut
Published: December 2021

Objectives of the present study are to determine the variations in forage yield and quality of soybean cultivars. Experiments were conducted in randomized complete blocks design with 3 replications during the growing season of 2016. A total of 10 cultivars were used as the plant material of the experiments (Bravo, A3127, Traksoy, İlksoy, Mersoy, Nova, SA-88, Arısoy, Safir, Atakişi). Cultivars had a significant effect on yield and chemical composition. Results revealed that green herbage yields varied between 826.39 - 1199.17 kg/da, dry hay yields between 247.71 - 357.90 kg/da, crude protein yields between 16.91 - 39.86 kg/da, acid detergent fiber (ADF) ratios between 26.56 - 34.61%, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) ratios between 38.43 - 44.85%, crude ash contents between 7.20 - 11.22%, crude protein contents between 6.66 - 13.53%, dry matter digestibility (DDM) values between 61.94 - 68.21%, dry matter intake (DMI) values between 2.68 - 3.12% and relative feed values (RFV) between 2.68 - 3.12. The results of the study showed that A3127 cultivar was found to be prominent with green herbage yield (1199.17 kg/da) and dry hay yield (357.90 kg/da) and Safir cultivar was found to be prominent with crude protein yield (39.86 kg/da). It was concluded that the soybean cultivars A3127 and Safir could be recommended for hay production.
Sırât-ı Müstakîm Dergisinde Siyer Yazıları
Authors: SABUNCU Ömer
Published: December 2021

Osmanlı Devleti’nin son dönemine ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin kuruluş günlerine tanık olan Sırât-ı Müstakîm/Sebîlürreşâd Dergisi kendi döneminin en önemli yayın organlarından birisidir. Dergi, döneminin yayın politikasına uygun olarak bir yandan aktüel meseleleri sayfalarına taşırken diğer yandan daha sonra kitaplaştırılmak üzere bazı tefrikalara da yer vermiştir. Bu minvalde telif ve tercüme pek çok eser okuyucu ile buluşturulmuştur. Dergide ayrıca bir okul müfredatını oluşturur tarzda bazı yazılara da yer verildiği müşahede edilmektedir. Tefsir, hadis, siyer, edebiyat ve felsefe bu tür yazıların ana başlığını oluşturmaktadır. Dergi muhtevasında siyer yazıları önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Bu yazılar bazen Hz. Peygamber ve sahâbe hayatından belli başlı safhaları dergi sayfalarına taşırken, bazen nübüvvet, ictihad ve kölelik gibi münferit konuları ele almıştır. Klasik siyer konularını ele alan yazılarda çoğunlukla bilinen hususlar güzel bir ifade tarzı ele alınıp nadiren yorumlara yer verilirken, İslâm dinine muarız yazarların eserlerine yapılan reddiyelerde, iftiralar sert bir dille eleştirilmiş, ilmî delillerle bu görüşler çürütülmeye çalışılmıştır. Derginin İslâm tarihi alanında yayınladığı yazıların bilgilendirme işlevi kadar ülke şartlarını da dikkate alarak askerleri cesaretlendirici konuları belli dönemlerde öne çıkarması dikkat çekicidir. Çanakkale savaşları devam ederken Bedir, Hendek, Tebük Gazveleri, Hayber’in Fethi ve Hudeybiye Musalahası gibi konuların işlenmesi, aynı sayılarda tefsir yazıları ve seçilen hadislerin de benzer konularda olması dergi muhtevasının bilinçli olarak seçildiğini göstermektedir. Dergi, yayın hayatı boyunca halkın gündemini sayfalarında dile getirmiş muhafazakâr özellikli bir dergi olmuştur. Bu çalışmada derginin Sırât-ı Müstakîm olarak çıkan ilk 182 sayısı siyer yazılarını tespit etme anlamında ele alınacaktır.
Kırmızı Kıyafet Giymenin Hükmü ile İlgili Rivâyetlerin Coğrafî Tahlîli
Authors: AKGÜN Hüseyin
Published: December 2021

Renklerin görsel/sanatsal güzelliğinin yanı sıra toplumlar için farklı sembolik anlamları da söz konusudur. Bu sembol renklerden biri ‘cehennemin rengi’, ‘şeytanın rengi’, ‘isyanın rengi’ gibi çeşitli anlamlar yüklenen kırmızıdır. Bu bağlamda İslam kaynaklarında kırmızı kıyafet giymeyi hem yasaklayan hem de buna izin veren rivâyetler dikkat çekmektedir. Araştırmamızda ilgili rivâyetler arasındaki bu ihtilafı anlamak için bunları coğrafî olarak tahlil etmenin ve bir değerlendirme yapmanın uygun olacağı düşünülmüştür. Çalışmadaki amacımız ister dinî olsun ister siyasî, bir bölge halkının herhangi bir konudaki tutumunun rivâyetlerin menşeine yansıdığını göstermek, rivâyet-coğrafya ilişkisine dikkat çekmektir. Hadislerin rivâyet edildiği coğrafyanın göz önünde bulundurularak değerlendirilmesi bunların sıhhatinin tespiti, mevzû olanların siyasî ve sosyo-kültürel arka planlarının belirlenmesi, bir konudaki hadis metinlerinin yeniden inşası gibi konularda yardımcı olabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda ele aldığımız hadisleri “kırmızı giymeyi yasaklayan rivâyetler” ve “kırmızı giymeyi mubah gösteren rivâyetler” başlıkları altında değerlendirilmiş ve bu yasaklamanın muhtemel sebepleri üzerinde durulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Assessment of Public Relations’ Practice of Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwu Obinna Johnkennedy
Published: December 2021

The study was carried out to assess public relations’ practice of Edo State University Uzairue. The study was predicated on Systems Theory (ST). The objectives were to determine the extent whether or not the Institution has a functional public relations department and to evaluate the extent of its public relations activities’ effectiveness, amongst others.  Interview schedule was used to elicit information from the public relations office headed by the public relations officer. Findings indicates, amongst others, that the University has a public relations office, but does not have public relations department, and that the extent of her public relations activities’ effectiveness is average, amongst others. Given the above and the enormity of the importance of public relations to the educational institutions, the study, thus, recommend that Edo State University Uzairue should set-up a PR department with its ancillary compliments; step-up, and also, utilise effective public relations strategies in order to achieve effectiveness in its public relations’ campaigns or activities.
Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Vegetation Cover Dynamics in the Kurmi Region of Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Science, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria, Maaku Mark Joshua
Published: December 2021

The study was conducted on the Spatio-temporal assessment of vegetation cover dynamics in the Kurmi Region of Taraba State, in the Savannah belt of Nigeria, using remotely sensed satellite data from LANDSAT and the Geographic Information System. The result shows that from 2010 to 2015, there was an increase in none vegetative areas (Builtup, Barren, Rock, sand) by 6.1% and a reduction of vegetation by 6.1%, also from the year 2015 to 2020, there was an increase in the none vegetative areas (Builtup, Barren, Rock, sand) by 17.9% and reduction of vegetation by 17.9%, while from 2010 to 2020 there was an increase in none vegetative areas (Builtup, Barren, Rock, sand) by 24% and reduction of vegetation by 24%. Thus, the results of this study confirm that Spatio-temporal assessment of vegetation cover dynamics using NDVI by LANDSAT TM, ETM+ and OLI data offer an excellent potential tool for characterizing and understanding vegetation changes occurring in transitional areas like the Kurmi region of Taraba State. Furthermore, the study recommended that alternative domestic energy sources, e.g. kerosene, be provided to the low-income earners to avoid over-dependence on fuelwood sourced from deforestation.
The Contribution of Staff Discipline and Promotion on the Development of Giwa Local Government Area
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance Ahmadu Bello University, zaria, Jacob Byyiyet Josiah
Published: December 2021

The study assessed the Effects of Discipline on Staff Performance in Local Government. The study was conducted in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The study is a qualitative research method. Four research objectives were stated with four correspondent research questions and three assumptions. The instrument used for collecting data for the study was focus group discussion. Data were collected from respondents drawn from Giwa Local Government Area. Data collected were analyzed qualitatively. The study revealed that lack of discipline in the Local Government is sine qua non to the failures in the achievement of the desire, designed goals and objectives of Local Government and as such noted that Giwa Local Government should see discipline as an integral part of staff performance. The first finding showed that, Kaduna State Government through the adaptation of APER (Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports) has conditioned and discipline the staff as those discipline are partially promoted. The study also revealed that discipline has contributed to the development of Giwa Local Government as such recommends that certain incentives should be provided to energize the commitment of the disciplined staff so as to satisfactorily perform their assigned jobs in the Local Government Area.
The Effect of Formal Contracts, Transaction Cost, Agency Cost, Principal Agent Conflicts and Principal Agent Relationships on Village Funds Allocation in Facing the Covid 19 Crisis in Dolok Masihul District, Serdang Bedagai Regency
Authors:   Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Amrani Syofyan
Published: December 2021

This study is related to the concept of public institution on principal agent relationship, namely the relationship between the Village Head and the Village Secretary in local government named Dolok Masihul. The number of villages studied were 44 respondents. Analysis statistical investigates relationship of research variable and using multiple regressions model. After analysing was known that formal contract had a significant positive effect on village funds allocation with value of 0.355. it means both head villager and secretaries had the competence and authority to carry it out, as Pascal (1997), Meinard (1997), Sarwoko (2010: 28) and Syofyan (2019). Hypothesis is accepted. Transaction costs have a negative effect and the hypothesis is rejected. Transaction costs refer to the governance structure as (Klein, 1999: 464-466), (Williamson, 1985). This result is different from the research by Syofyan (2019). Agency costs have coefficient value 0.072. It means agency cost significant to village funds. The hypothesis is accepted. Agency costs in this study are coaching and supervision that are positively related to the total allocation of village funds. This result is in line with Syofyan (2019).
Round Trip Time of Network Cables: A Comparative Analysis
Authors:   Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Estancia, Iloilo, S Sheila Mae
Published: December 2021

This experimental research study was conducted to compare the round-trip time of commonly used network cables among Internet Cafés in Estancia, Iloilo. Specifically, it focused on the brand names of network cable and the distance of cable from the access point to remote terminal. This study attempted to determine whether there was no significant difference among cables which differs from their brand names and distances. The research instrument used in gathering the data was the researchers-made survey form which was submitted to the three panels of experts for face validation before the instrument was given to Internet Cafe Owner’s and computer stores in the Municipality of Estancia. The statistical tools used were the frequency counts, percentages, rank, arithmetic mean, and chi-square. The results revealed that there were significant differences in the round-trip time between brands of network cables when tested at long and short distances from access point to remote terminal. It was found out that there was no significant difference in the overall round-trip time between brands of network cables when tested at long, medium, and short distances from access point to remote terminal. This simply showed that Internet Cafés can make use of any brand available in the market because they perform the same. However, among the three brands being tested it was also revealed that the best brand of network cables in terms of round-trip time was the Belden.
Comparative Study of the Anomalies of the Spermocytogram between two Automates: Sperm Class Analyzer (SCA) and Spermolyzer
Authors:   Laboratory of Medical Analyses, Reproductive Biology, Labomac, Casablanca, Morocco, Bourchim Rihab
Published: December 2021

Male infertility refers to the inability of a man to have children, after one year of regular unprotected sexual relations without contraceptive measures. The field of fertilitý has become a public health problem for some time, in this regard that it is now well established that the spermocytogram is a medical examination corresponding to the cytological and morphological analysis of spermatozoa, allowing the evaluation of male fertility. In our study, we compare the analysis of sperm with two automatons, the Sperm Class Analyzer (SCA) and the Spermolyzer, on 50 samples of sperm from voluntary men, with the aim of establishing the percentage of normal and abnormal spermatozoa and some specific anomalies, that is to say, the length and the identification of the shape. The results obtained indicate the accuracy and reliability of these automatons, showing more defined analyses with the use of the SCA, in contrast to the insignificant data rendered by the use of the Spermolyzer.
Public High School Web-Based Attendance Monitoring System with SMS Notification
Authors:   Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Estancia, Iloilo, Alpasan Bella Gertrude B.
Published: December 2021

This study put emphasis on the improvement of the current system used in Estancia National High School for the class advisers, subject teachers, and 4P’s Coordinator for the easy viewing and monitoring student’s attendance. A Short Message Service (SMS) Support, was added as an additional feature to inform parents or guardians that their child was absent. Reports can be printed in real-time. The developmental-descriptive research was employed in this study. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) was used as the model in the software development. The n-tier architectural design was used in development system. Since the developed system would be deployed at the Estancia National High School, the developed system will be applied by the person in-charge in monitoring the attendance of the students, it should provide proper maintenance to keep the system work well. A total of 51 respondents were surveyed as respondents of the study. The data were gathered through survey questionnaires that primarily solicited feedbacks from the respondents using the researchers-made survey instrument. The mean statistic was employed to describe the level of usability, understandability, learnability, and operability. Findings revealed that in terms of understandability, learnability, and operability, the developed system was describe as “Very Good” while its level of performance and efficiency in terms of in terms of time behavior and resource utilization was also described as “Very Good”. The usability features of the developed system was operational, accessible with effectiveness, efficiency, and the performance was appropriate to the need of the users.
Effects of REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating and Transferring) Learning Model Critical Thinking Skills and Creativity Skills of Millennial Students in High School
Authors:   Master of Biology Education, Padang State University, Padang, Indonesia, Abdul Razak Wahyuni
Published: December 2021

This research aims to find out the influence of react learning model on critical thinking skills and creativity skills of millennial high school students 6 Kerinci. This type of research is (quasi-expriment) research with the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design model. The study consisted of two classes: a control class and an experimental class. Before the learning process, the activity of reading the Qur'an and its translation related to student learning motivation. In the experimental class was given the treatment of react plus learning model (innovation, effectiveness of time and teacher as facilitator) and control classes using conventional learning models (lectures). The results showed (1) The value of critical thinking skills of students taught with the REACT model is higher than the critical thinking skills of students taught with conventional learning models in class X MIPA State High School 6 Kerinci. (2) Student learning creativity skills taught with react model are more effective than student learning creativity skills taught with conventional learning models in class X MIPA State High School 6 Kerinci.
Analysis of Cocoa Exchange Rates in Blitar Regency
Authors:   Departement Agribusiness, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Indah Pawana Nur
Published: December 2021

Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) is a proxy indicator or indicator of the approach to the level of farmer welfare. The welfare of farmers can describe the purchasing power of farmers. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of welfare of cocoa farmers. This study used time series data from NTP with the base year of 2012 = 100 as the basis for calculating the years 2019 - 2020. The location of the study was determined by the purposive sampling method in The Blitar Regency which is the center of Cocoa. The sample was selected by purposive random sampling as many as 60 Cocoa Farmers. The NTP analysis method was carried out descriptively. The results showed that the exchange rate of Cocoa Farmers in 2020 increased by 1.20 percent from 100.54 in 2019 to 101.75 in 2019. This indicates that cocoa farmers in The Blitar district are experiencing a surplus or prosperity.
Using Determinants for Determining Extreme Values of a Function of One Variable, Two Variables and Three Variables
Authors:   Truong Thịnh Education Center, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, Viet Nam, Thinh Pham Ngoc
Published: December 2021

Finding the maximum and minimum values of a function is essential in high school math. However, Vietnamese high school students have only been taught how to find the extreme values of a function of 1 variable. Seeing the extreme values of a function of 2 and 3 variables is a difficult problem for students. Using the determinants, our aim in this paper is to show the necessary and sufficient conditions for a continuous and differentiable function (1 variable, two variables, and three variables) to reach its maximum over a specified domain. Furthermore, our method can be used to find the extremes of n-variable differentiable functions.