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Short stories in the classroom: Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour
Authors: Fretschel-Hojarski Andrzej
Published: December 2023

The following workshop offers both a theoretical (Part One) and didactic (Part Two) approach to Kate Chopin’s much-revered and anthologized The Story of an Hour in the ESL classroom. Introducing university students in advanced-level courses to short stories has numerous benefits, particularly when coupled with discussion around important themes such as gender equality, stereotyping, marriage, and women’s emancipation. Moreover, students will appreciate exposure to an authentic text replete with various literary devices.
Translating the untranslatable: The vernacular in transgressive fiction of Irvine Welsh and Martin Amis
Authors: Głowala Zbigniew
Published: December 2023

Standard English seems to reign supreme in ESL classes. A vernacular is occasionally present in translation classes, albeit to a limited extent. However, the introduction of colloquial language into English courses might enrich both standard and specialised courses, particularly those that focus on dialect translation. The article examines excerpts from two novels (Irvine Welsh’s Glue and London Fields by Martin Amis) in which protagonists speak in vernacular and use slang. The passages have been compared with their Polish translations. The aim of the article is to show that colloquial language used in transgressive fiction can be effectively analysed in class. The article also presents transgressive fiction as a valuable source of language teaching materials.
Captatio benevolentiae oraz ethos i pathos w nauczaniu języków obcych
Authors: Hermann Marek
Published: December 2023

Captatio Benevolentiae, Ethos and Pathos in Teaching Foreign Languages

As didactics is a field closely related to rhetoric, many rules of the art of speaking are applicable in both didactics and glottodidactics. This paper explores the possibility of applying rhetorical rules relating to captatio benevolentiae, as well as ethos and pathos in didactic practice. Such techniques as self-advertising, arousing interest, making students aware of the benefits of the lesson, using anecdotes and humour can be applied with success in both rhetorical and didactic practice. It is likewise possible to influence the audience, as well as the students by means of methods included in the rules of ethos and pathos, which leads to gaining kindness by positive self-presentation and arousing emotions.
Teaching English with PowerPoint
Authors: Podgórska Renata
Published: December 2023

The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has become ubiquitous in modern education. PowerPoint (PP) is a popular presentation software which can be successfully exploited in foreign language teaching settings, however, its effectiveness depends on the teacher’s resourcefulness. This paper highlights the benefits and limitations of applying PP to design an ESL/EAP lesson and presents practical examples of implementing the slideware to facilitate the teaching/learning process.
Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Adults With Spinal Cord Injury or Disease Aged 50 Years or Older on Participation in Sports
Authors: Cheung Lovisa , Chiang Jessica , Kaiser Anita , Patterson Kara K. , Musselman Kristin E.
Published: December 2023

Background

Sports are physical activities that provide physical, psychological, and social benefits for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). However, most sports research has been completed on individuals with SCI/D who are aged <50 years, even though the majority of people with SCI/D are aged >50 years. Despite substantial evidence supporting sports for older adults not living with a disability, there is currently no research examining the impact of sports for adults with SCI/D aged ≥50 years.

Objectives

To explore the perceptions and experiences of individuals with SCI/D aged 50 years or older who participate in sports in the community.

Methods

Fifteen adults with SCI/D aged ≥50 years who participated in community-based sports were interviewed. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Conventional content analysis was applied to the data.

Results

The overarching theme identified was that sports are fun and adaptable physical activities that have the potential to optimize physical, psychological, and social health in all people with SCI/D, regardless of age. Within this overarching theme, six categories surfaced: (1) importance of participating in sports later in life, (2) prioritizing health over performance, (3) uncertainties about participating in sports later in life, (4) reflections on participating in sports later in life, (5) beliefs on alternative sports involvement, and (6) advice for other aging adults with SCI/D considering sports.

Conclusion

Sports are perceived to provide physical, psychological, and social benefits for individuals with SCI/D aged 50 years or older. Findings will inform the development of future adaptive sports programs for older individuals with SCI/D.
Carbon Emission and Industrial Structure Adjustment in the Yellow River Basin of China: Based on the LMDI Decomposition Model
Authors: Song J. , Du W. J. , Wang F.
Published: December 2023

In the context of promoting high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin (YRB) of China, urgent action is needed to achieve the “Dual Carbon” goal through energy savings, emission reductions, and industrial upgrading. This study measures carbon emissions from eight types of energy consumption across 43 industries from 2000 to 2019. Using the Kaya-LMDI model, factors affecting carbon emissions are analyzed, and the relationship between industrial structure and carbon emissions is explored through the coefficient of variation (CV). The findings reveal that coal consumption remains significantly higher than other energy sources, and the effect of energy structure adjustment on carbon emission reduction is limited compared to the impact of energy consumption increase on carbon emission growth. Moreover, the economic output effect is identified as the primary driving factor of carbon emissions, while energy utilization rate is crucial in achieving energy savings and emission reductions. Finally, the CV of carbon emissions across 43 industries is increasing. Based on these results, we suggest several policy recommendations, including prioritizing ecological concerns, developing comprehensive and scientifically sound plans, optimizing energy consumption structure, improving energy utilization efficiency, and adjusting industrial structure to promote sustainable development in the YRB.
Understory changes in mixed elm stands in response to canopy dieback in Latvia
Authors: Matisone Ilze , Kaupe Dārta , Matisons Roberts , Kļaviņa Dārta , Jansons Āris
Published: December 2023

In the eastern Baltic region, warming is favouring the advance of thermophilic tree species and the formation of mixed stands with a higher share of broadleaves, thus contributing to productivity and other ecosystem services of forests. However, the accelerating environmental changes often trigger the spread and intensification of biotic disturbances such as disease outbreaks at unprecedented rates, which might alter the course of stand development. Within the region, elms (Ulmus sp.), which are of low importance as a source of timber, yet highly important in terms of other ecosystem services, are suffering varying degree of dieback due to the Dutch elm disease, which can threaten the existence of species. Still, there are explicit local differences in the susceptibility of trees, which add uncertainties regarding the sustainability of elms. A permanent sampling plot network was established to monitor changes in mixed elms stands in response to the dieback caused by the disease; canopy and understory trees were accounted. Two surveys in 2016 and 2021 have been made. Canopy elms have suffered moderate dieback during the first wave already before the surveys, as ca. 17% of canopy elms were already dead. However, the susceptibility differed among the species (Ulmus glabra exceeded U. laevis), likely due to the preference of the vectors of the disease. In response to canopy openings, self-regeneration occurred, though the balance between the advance regeneration and undergrowth species was affected by the intensity of canopy dieback. The advanced growth of the former canopy species including elms was sufficient under moderate changes in the canopy, while low and high changes favoured undergrowth, suggesting the formation of shrubland. Accordingly, the additional mortality of elms due to Dutch elm disease tended to diverge the development course of the mixed broadleaved stands; hence further monitoring is advised.
Keywords: Ulmus sp.; Ophiostoma sp.; advance growth; undergrowth; Dutch elm disease; succession
REALIZACIJA INVERTORA 110Vdc/230V,50Hz SNAGE 70kVA U POSTROJENJU TERMOELEKTRANE
Authors:   INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ", Ninković Predrag ,   NIKOLA TESLA",   Serbia, Mijailović Nemanja ,   INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING "NIKOLA TESLA" Serbia, Kuraj Ivan ,   INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING "NIKOLA TESLA" Serbia, Radojičić Bojan ,   THERMAL POWER PLANTS NIKOLA TESLA, Serbia
Published: December 2023

In this paper, a design of 110Vdc/230V-50Hz 70kVA single-phase inverter for uninterruptible AC power supply of critical load in thermal power plant is presented. Due to low input voltage, input current in overload conditions may exceed 1000 A which introduce significant challende during design, especially in inverter power core. In order to cope this challenge, the designer must apply creative solutions both in system and components design. This paper reveals the process of optimal power-core architecture selection, shows some important details of modular approach design and describes some mechanisms for high reliability preservation. Keypoints of physical realization are given and some recordings in testing phase are presented.
ANALIZA STARTA I UKLJUČENJA POBUDE SINHRONOG MOTORA SA ASINHRONIM ZALETANJEM PREKO AUTOTRANSFORMATORA 2023CIGRE 2023ЗБОРНИЦИ
Authors:   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE ", Kovačević Nikola ,   NIKOLA TESLA",   , Belgrade, Serbia, Stojić Đorđe ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Milojčić Nemanja ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Ninković Predrag ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Ivanović Luka ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Dimitrijević Aleksandar ,   CONTINENTAL AG, NOVI SAD, SERBIA, Đergović Goran ,   MESSER TEHNOGAS AD, SMEDEREVO, SERBIA
Published: December 2023

The paper presents an implementation of the static excitation system of a synchronous motor asynchronously started via an autotransformer. The concept of the device's operation is described, with a special reference to its behavior and monitoring of transient processes during asynchronous motor start-up, until the moment of synchronization and permanent operation, as well as a practical approach to optimizing the time parameters of the start process. Real recordings of electrical parameters during the start-up of the motor are given, recorded during the commissioning test of the device, as well as an analysis of transient processes with an overview of possible problems that may occur during the start-up process.
Proximity: A Case Study of The Quest of Students’ Decision to Choose a Private Univeristy in Jakarta
Authors: Dema Yosef , Setianingsih Rita Eka , Billy Yohanes L. , Purnama Yanthy Herawaty
Published: December 2023

The process of selecting a university is complicated, impacted by a plethora of factors that shape students' decisions. The role of proximity, defined as the geographic distance between a student's place of residence and the location of the university, is important among these drivers. The purpose of this study is to give a case study that looks into the complex function of proximity in students' institution selection decisions. The study investigates how proximity influences several components of the university choosing process using a broad sample of students. The research combines surveys and interviews to provide both quantitative and qualitative insights into the interaction of factors influencing university choice, with a focus on proximity. The findings show that proximity has a significant impact on students' decisions, influencing convenience, housing expenses, family and community links, local employment options, sense of belonging, and overall cost concerns. This study contributes to a better understanding of the complex and dynamic elements that influence university selection and provides significant insights for universities and policymakers looking to better meet the requirements and expectations of prospective students.
Complicações dos fios de PDO: como tratar e prevenir?
Authors: Koury Juliana Frota de Almeida , Almeida Ana Karla Sobreira da Silva de , Mattos Jacy Leite , Brito João Amaury Francês
Published: December 2023

O processo de envelhecimento é inevitável e progressivo com o passar dos anos. Para tentar desacelerar esse processo podemos usar diversos procedimentos, cirúrgicos e não cirúrgicos. A procura por procedimentos menos invasivos está cada dia maior, devido as menores chances de complicações e tempo de recuperação pós-operatória. Dentre os inúmeros procedimentos menos invasivos, está à utilização dos fios de PDO, como uma excelente opção no tratamento não cirúrgico no rejuvenescimento facial. O objetivo dessa revisão de literatura é relacionar as possíveis complicações na utilização deste material, bem como formas de tratamento e prevenção. O método utilizado foi o levantamento bibliográfico de artigos sobre o tema, disponíveis na PubMed, com recorte temporal de 2016 a 2021. Após os procedimentos de leitura e análise 25 artigos foram selecionados para compor esta revisão. Concluímos que o fio de PDO para o rejuvenescimento facial se mostra eficaz e seguro, mesmo tendo limitação no seu tempo de ação. Quando existentes, a maioria das complicações são leves e de fácil resolução e mesmo podendo ocorrer complicações tardias e raras, em geral elas podem ser resolvidas pela extrusão do fio.
Uso de terapia com laser no tratamento de peri-implantite
Authors: Simonatto Laura Stieven
Published: December 2023

Lasers estão sendo aplicados geralmente no manejo de tecidos moles durante a colocação de implantes, e mais atualmente e gradualmente, no tratamento da peri-implantite. A peri-implantite é uma doença dos tecidos peri-implantares causada por bactérias, cujos sinais clínicos mais frequentes são inflamação dos tecidos moles e reabsorção do tecido ósseo. O tratamento é um desafio já que normalmente é necessária uma combinação de terapias, como curetagem e uso de antibióticos quando mais leve e tratamento cirúrgico quando mais avançada. A terapia fotodinâmica é uma reação fotoquímica com uma substancia fotossensibilizante que age no local da infecção reduzindo o número de bactérias presentes. O objetivo desse artigo é avaliar os tipos de lasers disponíveis e sua eficácia no tratamento da peri-implantite.
Implante dentário com carga imediata na região anterior
Authors: Nörenberg Susan
Published: December 2023

Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura relacionada à utilização de novas técnicas para implantes osseointegrados, com a finalidade de alteração do protocolo original desenvolvido por Branemark. Com os avanços da área da odontologia, passou-se a utilizar, como alternativa, implantes com carga imediata, especialmente na região anterior, visando à obtenção de vantagens no procedimento. Diante desse cenário, o objetivo do estudo é analisar os efeitos do implante dentário com carga imediata na região anterior em relação ao protocolo tradicional. A metodologia adotada caracteriza-se por uma revisão de literatura, cuja amostra é formada por dezoito artigos científicos, nacionais e internacionais, publicados entre os anos de 2010 a 2020, coletados em bancos de dados SciELO, PubMed, MEDLINE e periódicos da CAPES. Com os resultados, observa-se uma variedade de vantagens na utilização deste tipo de implante na região anterior, tais como a redução de tempo, custos de tratamento, bem como melhoramento da estética e conforto do paciente, além da redução da reabsorção óssea e dos riscos de sequelas aos tecidos, concluindo-se, portanto, pela eficácia da técnica, desde que observados um protocolo rigoroso de cuidados, tanto durante a realização do procedimento, como no período pós-operatório.
Historical and Real Time in the Novels of Khaled Hosseini
Authors: Soghomonyan Amalya
Published: December 2023

The book features novels by contemporary Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini. The main goal of the work is to show the significance of Hosseini’s literary heritage in the context of emigrant literature. The work includes the author’s novels “The Kite Runner”, “And the Mountains Echoed,” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns”. The monograph can be useful both to literary scholars and a wide range of readers. Khaled Hosseini manages to use his talent and create three heartbreaking novels at once. Hosseini's novels are as beautiful as they are tragic. They are, of course, sentimental, but the reader sympathizes with all the characters and at the same time reflects on the questions raised by the author. Hosseini writes about Afghanistan but does not fill the pages with historical allusions. In the novels, there are evil and kind, happy and unhappy, cowardly and brave, successful and unsuccessful characters who experience the war in different ways. It should be noted that Hosseini, in his search for an ideological homeland, presents both Afghan and American cultures. Khaled Hosseini's characters first leave their homeland, move to America and, isolating themselves from their native environment, become one of thousands of emigrants. The presented realities of alienation and self-estrangement in the context of emigrant literature prove that both spatial and psychological distance can lead not only to alienation from society but also to internal isolation. The fate of the homeland does not leave the author alone and through his characters he tries to express the pain and suffering that the Afghans experienced during and after the war. Hosseini's works are always accompanied by broken images of Afghan families. The author knows the layers of the characters' lives inside and out. Through intermittent stories, he takes us to the dusty villages and towns of war-torn Afghanistan and shows the feelings of the people.
Shaping Market Perceptions: An Investigation into Macedonian Bank Stock Prices and their Drivers
Authors:   Faculty of Economics-Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Malchev Bojan , Bozhinovska Lazarevska Zorica ,   Faculty of Economics-Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Published: December 2023

This research paper examines the effects of return on assets (ROA), earnings per share (EPS), and audit opinion as a control variable, on the stock prices of banks in North Macedonia. The primary aim of this research endeavor is to scrutinize the influence exerted by these financial metrics on the stock prices pertaining to banking institutions within the region of North Macedonia, while also endeavoring to ascertain the extent of said influence. To analyze this relationship, a linear multiple regression model is employed. Data were collected from the audited financial statements and annual reports of all 12 banks in North Macedonia over a ten-year period from 2012 to 2021. The research findings illustrate a notable statistical influence of audit opinions and earnings per share (EPS) on the stock valuations of banks within the North Macedonian context. To elucidate, the positive coefficient associated with the audit opinion variable signifies its discernible sway on stock prices. Likewise, the positive coefficient linked with the EPS variable highlights that augmented earnings per share correlate with an upswing in stock prices. However, it is important to note that when audit opinion is excluded from the model, the results change, and ROA shows a statistically significant impact on stock prices. This suggests that the inclusion of audit opinion as a control variable affects the relationship between ROA and stock prices. These findings imply that investors in the banking sector in North Macedonia consider audit opinion and EPS as crucial indicators of a bank's financial health, influencing their investment decisions. Maintaining a positive audit opinion and increasing EPS are important factors for boosting stock prices, which is valuable information for bank managers and investors. The recent changes in the audit report format, including the reporting of Key Audit Matters (KAM), have not yet been implemented in the domestic audit practice. As a result, auditors do not report on KAM, which may have influenced the research results differently. Also, the small sample size can be perceived as a limitation of the research. With only 12 banks in the Macedonian banking sector, the generalizability of the findings may be restricted. Future research could consider expanding the sample to enhance the representativeness of the study.
The Police Culture in Pakistan; An Ethical Evaluation
Authors: Bibi Salma , Maryam Asma , Mustafa Azmeena
Published: December 2023

This research investigates the intricate and multifaceted aspects of the culture and ethical considerations inside the police force in Pakistan. The operational conduct of the police force is shaped by a variety of historical, cultural, and institutional influences, which contribute to the cultivation of a strong sense of duty, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring public safety. Nevertheless, there are ongoing obstacles that continue to exist, including issues like as corruption, the misuse of authority, a lack of transparency and responsibility, as well as occurrences of excessive force by law enforcement. Furthermore, the presence of problems pertaining to racial profiling, racism, and discrimination underscores the imperative of ensuring equitable treatment for every individual. In order to tackle these challenges, a range of strategies are being employed, including the implementation of training programs, the establishment of accountability systems, the initiation of community engagement projects, and the enactment of policy reforms. The establishment of a long-term dedication and cooperation between the police force, government entities, civil society organizations, and the general public is imperative in order to enhance the culture and ethics within the police force, restore public confidence, and cultivate efficient service and protection for the community.
Taliban, Fanatism and Stereotype of Islam
Authors: Wonnink Reina Syafia Salma , Saumi Raihana Putri , Sakinah R. Myrna Nur
Published: December 2023

This study aims to explain and describe the correlation of the existence of the world's largest terrorist groups, the taliban, with fanaticism and its relation is the religion of Islam that they profess. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, method that examines a phenomenon of the researcher’s subjects meanwhile the data collection method used is content analysis. The purpose of this method, which is a systematic research approach with documents as the data source, is to examine and discover the significance, position, and connection between a policy or new or existing program in order to ascertain the advantages of these things. Researching the content of a message, a book, and other materials is another way that content analysis is used. By using this style of study to gather data, the researcher concentrates on portraying the extreme religion that gave rise to the anarchistic group known as the Taliban. the results of the study found the linkage and influence of deobandi understanding which the taliban group adheres to with bigotry which gave birth to their acts of terrorism.
Solutions to Food Security Problems in Indonesia: An Islamic Perspective
Authors: Nugraha Tubagus Chaeru , 'Azhima Muhammad Fauzan , Afrina Uray , Amalia Rosaria Mita , Rahim El-Sawy Ahmed Abdel , Tarshany Yasser M Abdel Rahman
Published: December 2023

Indonesia should not have problems related to food security. However, the level of food production is not so large that it depends on rice imports. Therefore, this study aims to describe the various factors causing the food security crisis in Indonesia and the solutions according to an Islamic perspective. This study used the descriptive analysis method. There are three steps in this method, the first is the provision of data from BPS and various relevant literature. Second, the data were analyzed using the causality analysis method. Third, the presentation of the results of the analysis is presented in an explanatory descriptive manner with an Islamic perspective. The results of the study show that the main cause of the food security crisis in Indonesia is the neoliberalism paradigm and its governance concept. The derivative factors that cause the food crisis are the lack of swift management: sources of funds, infrastructure, quality of human resources, technology, and mechanisms or regulations that facilitate access for all people to all economic factors. The solution from an Islamic perspective is the paradigm of food independence which creates food security. Several recommendations for food independence are the availability of agricultural land by the Islamic ownership system; industrial political policies that support food security; and independent research to formulate maps, directions, financing, and implementation.
OPTIMIZATION OF THERMO-FLOW IN A SOLAR FOOD DEHYDRATOR USING COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria, Akpan K.E. , Okon A. A. ,   Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria, Akpan W.A. ,   Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria, Nyaudo I.I. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi , Nigeria
Published: December 2023

A solar food dehydrator converts solar energy into heat required to remove moisture from food. This study involved development of an optimized design for a solar dehydrator using computational techniques. A computer-aided design of six (6) different configurations of the dehydrator was developed, and a remotely-installed heat capture device was modelled and analysed using MATLAB. The results show that the Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) could be used in effectively transferring heat remotely to a dehydrator. The temperature of air leaving the heat exchanger increases in proportion to the increase in the temperature of the heating fluid entering the heat exchanger. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Ansys Fluent was employed to aid in the study of airflow and temperature distribution. The hot air was simulated at 2 m/s and 350 K inlet conditions. The CFD simulation results showed significant variations in the air velocity distribution and temperature for different configurations of the dehydrator. The back inflow - front outflow configuration provided the most uniform distribution of heated air in the drying chamber, with minimal variation on each tray. This uniformity was also observed in the distribution of static temperature. The back inflow – side outflow configuration showed a similar performance in flow and temperature distribution. However, the bottom inflow – top outflow and bottom inflow – front outflow configurations showed uneven velocity and temperature distribution inside the drying chamber. Supply of airflow across the trays horizontally provides best airflow and temperature distribution in solar dehydrators and thus highly recommended.
Factors Related To the Incidence of Pulmonary TB in Rural Communities in South Lampung, Indonesia: A Case-Control Study
Authors:   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Gedong Meneng, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Sulistya Annisa , Kurniawan Betta ,   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Gedong Meneng, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Pramesona Bayu Anggileo ,   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Gedong Meneng, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Indonesia is ranked second in the world with the highest number of TB cases after India. The trend in the case detection rate of tuberculosis cases for all types per 100,000 population in Lampung Province, Indonesia, during 2016-2020 tends to increase. This research aims to analyze factors related to the incidence of pulmonary TB. This case-control study with a sample of 58 respondents (29 in the case group and 29 in the control group) was conducted in the work area of one of the public health centers in South Lampung Regency, starting September-October 2023, using purposive sampling. The research instrument consists of a questionnaire sheet. Data analysis used Chi-square and logistic regression tests. The results of the study showed that the factors associated with the incidence of pulmonary TB in this study area were age (OR= 3.90; 95% CI = 2.28-6.65), nutritional status (OR= 3.72; 95% CI = 1, 23-11, 16), economic status (OR= 4, 22; 95% CI = 1, 40-12, 65), home hygiene (OR= 6, 89; 95% CI = 2, 17- 21.80), smoking habits (OR: 4.71, 95% CI = 1.48-15.03), and the history of pulmonary TB in the immediate family (OR: 3.57, 95% CI = 1.12-11 .37). The dominant factors associated with the incidence of pulmonary TB in this area are economic status (OR= 34.31; 95% CI= 1.56-753.26) and history of pulmonary TB in the immediate family (OR= 37.67; 95% CI = 1.75-809.26). It is necessary to provide education on risk factors for the incidence of tuberculosis, especially about reducing close contact between TB patients and family members, for example, by wearing masks and not throwing away TB patient waste.
ON HOMOGENEOUS LINEAR RECURRENCE RELATIONS
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College,Chennai 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India, Sivaraman R. , Estrada P. Lam- ,   ESFM, Instituto Politécnico Nacional,Depto.de Matemáticas, Edif. 9, Col. Lindavista CP 07738, CDMX, México, Bonilla J. López- ,   ESIME-Zacatenco, Instituto Politécnico Nacional,Edif. 4, 1er. Piso, Col. Lindavista CP 07738, CDMX, México
Published: December 2023

We use the Z-transform to motivate the Baldoni et al algorithm to solve homogeneous linear recurrence relations, with applications to Fibonacci numbers and Chebyshev polynomials.
Healthcare Workers Experiences with Electronic Health Records in the Middle East: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325, Alowaydhi Hashem , Alsomali Kholoud ,   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325, Orief Mona ,   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325, Albarqi Yahya ,   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325, Abduljwad Ayman ,   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325, Hakeem Ali ,   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Health-Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer, zipcode:23325
Published: December 2023

Background: The constant upgrades and improvements in Electronic Health Record systems may influence the perceptions and views of healthcare workers. The dynamicity may affect the users' view of the culturally dynamic environment of the Middle East. Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the experiences of healthcare workers about the application of electronic health records in the Middle East. Methods: A systematic review was conducted by searching articles from three online journal databases – PubMed Central, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar. The articles were scrutinized for quality before recording the data in the abstraction table. Results: A total of 3456 were retrieved. However, only 13 articles met the inclusion criteria and were considered relevant. These studies were conducted in five countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. All the included articles applied quantitative research methodology. Two thematic outcomes were noted: the negative and positive experiences with Electronic Health Records and factors affecting health workers' experience with Electronic Health Records. The positive experience came from usability, ease of use, improvements in quality of care, time-saving, clinical workflow, data protection, and reduction in work. On the other hand, negative experiences were mainly attributed to time constraints and system breakdown. The experiences were affected by sociodemographic factors, knowledge, awareness, and training requirements. Conclusion: Electronic Health Records elicit diverse perceptions that may affect their overall usefulness in patient care. Training should be done to improve its positive view
Cancer Risk Factors Survey on the Development and Spread of the Disease, Early Diagnosis, and Detection with Better Chance of Recovery: A Review Article
Authors:   Department of Biology Science, Mustansiriyah University, POX 46079, Iraq-Baghdad., Abed Ali Dr. Entkhab Muhsen , Ismail Gardinea Amer ,   Department of Biology Science, Mustansiriyah University, POX 46079, Iraq-Baghdad., Saeed Dr. Abdalkader ,   Latif National University of Science and Technology / College of Health and Medical Technology, Mohammed Ati Estabraq ,   Department of Biology Science, Mustansiriyah University, POX 46079, Iraq-Baghdad.
Published: December 2023

It is important to answer some questions about cancer disease. What is cancer? How does that happen? What can we do to prevent it? How is it diagnosed and treated? For the purpose of early treatment, it should be accompanied by the presence of awareness among people, which is the first step we can do. Then if it diagnosed, it should be monitored and treated as much as we can. Later, if the disease continues to progress and becomes uncontrolled, unfortunately will lead to premature death. Therefore, this disease is important to discover in an early stage because it can spread so fast and also it can arise at anywhere in the body and affect people in any age groups, socioeconomic classes and ethnicity. A review Article Problem: Early detection of cancer often results in a better chance of cure. With this in mind, speaking with your doctor as soon as possible may be appropriate, and screening tests can save lives by detecting cancer early. A review Article Objective: This article attempts to shed light on some changes that are not evident and do not raise the possibility of a specific type of cancer, as well as to direct clinicians to perform the necessary clinical examinations and laboratory testing to rule out or confirm a diagnosis. Physicians led to a certain type of cancer or its symptoms, although some other symptoms are more apparent and precise. The method of the article: It is to rely on an analytical approach by reviewing sources, conducting research, collecting relevant information, international reports, and approved statistics to provide important recommendations and proposals for cancer diagnosis, and it includes a number of criteria such as the size of the cancer and whether it has spread to neighboring tissues or beyond, such as lymph nodes or other organs.
Participatory Supervision in the 2024 Simultaneous General Election Stages in River area Communities in Barito Kuala Regency, Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Government, Lambung Mangkurat University & Jl B Hasan Basri Kayutangi Banjarmasin Indonesia, Mahyuni Mahyuni , Mafriana Sandra Bakti ,   Department of Government, Lambung Mangkurat University & Jl B Hasan Basri Kayutangi Banjarmasin Indonesia
Published: December 2023

This research aims to measure the level of participation of river area communities in Barito Kuala Regency in monitoring the general election stages which include the stages of updating voter data and preparing the voter list in Barito Kuala Regency. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey method. This research was carried out in riverside villages in 2 sub-districts, namely Barambai Sub-district and Tabung Anen Sub-district with a total of 100 respondents in 18 villages. The research results describe that respondents who are not active play a role independently or in groups in monitoring the process of Voter data and the preparation of voter lists dominate more in Tabunganen District than those playing a very active role independently or in groups in monitoring the process. update voter data and preparation of voter lists. Meanwhile, community participation in Barambai District in preventing election monitoring officers from violating procedures or mechanisms in collecting community data for the 2024 elections is uneven. Meanwhile, a total of 87 respondents from the two sub-districts, both Tabunganen Subdistrict and Barambai Subdistrict, who never received information from other parties regarding alleged violations or election fraud at the stage of updating voter data and compiling the voter list in the 2024 election, were 11 respondent. Meanwhile for aspects reporting half of the survey respondents in Tabunganen District or 54% did not know/were not willing to provide information on alleged election violations, but a quarter of the respondents were hesitant/undecided and another quarter were willing to provide the information. Even if they did, half of the 50 respondents chose not to reveal the identity of the person providing information on alleged election violations, but a quarter, or 22% chose to only provide their initials and 26% chose to just notify.
INHIBISI EKSTRAK DAUN SIRIH MERAH TERHADAP LIPASE PANKREAS SEBAGAI ANTIOBESITAS SECARA IN SILICO
Authors:   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Safithri Mega , Azizah Nur ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bintang Maria ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Kurniasih Rini ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor
Published: December 2023

A Obesity triggers the emergence of various degenerative diseases, such as stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance. Pancreatic lipase inhibitors are anti-obesity drug agents that work by inhibiting pancreatic lipase enzymes. This study aims to search and predict the inhibitory activity of pancreatic lipase from the active compound of red betel leaf. The research began with virtual screening of 60 test ligands, prediction of ligand stability and toxicity, validation method of molecular docking, molecular docking, 2D and 3D visualization. The results showed that benzethonium octyloxyacetate, salicylic acid beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester, and anthocyanins had the best potential in inhibiting pancreatic lipase enzymes based on virtual screening, ligand stability, ligand toxicity, energy affinity, number of hydrogen bonds with active site, bond distance, and constants inhibition (Ki). Benzethonium octyloxyacetate has an affinity value of -8 kcal/mol, has a hydrogen bond interaction on the His349 residue on the active site of the pancreatic lipase receptor (6KSM) with a bond distance of 2,94 Å and Ki value of 1,347 μM
El Síndrome de la Nariz Sin Límites. Una Amenaza Otorrinolaringológica Encubierta de Iatrogénesis y Malapraxis
Authors:   Otorrinolaringólogo. Doctor en Ciencias Médicas Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Director de la Unidad de Otorrinolaringología Endoscópica del Instituto Médico La Floresta. Profesor del postgrado de Otorrinolaringología. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Central de Venezuela. Miembro Correspondiente Nacional (puesto # 46), Academia de Medicina de Venezuela, De Sousa Fontes Aderito
Published: December 2023

Una amplia diversidad de alteraciones de la nariz y senos paranasales (SPN) pueden ser susceptibles de tratamiento quirúrgico, cuando falla la terapia médica máxima o cuando el objetivo es generar un cambio estético o cosmético en un paciente. Los riesgos de resultados adversos de una cirugía electiva de este tipo pueden ser notables y altamente probables, más aún cuando la decisión de operar no ha sido valorada previamente de manera rigurosa. Este escenario se vuelve aún más preocupante, con el ofrecimiento publicitario desenfrenado y sin escrúpulos, de tratamientos falsos y poco claros, que son una amenaza encubierta de iatrogénesis y malapraxis otorrinolaringológica y que están asociados a una variedad de manifestaciones clínicas intolerables y a menudo irreversibles para la salud física y mental del paciente, que terminan desencadenando un nuevo trastorno en los tiempos actuales, que hemos querido denominar como el “Síndrome de la nariz sin límites”.
Evans Syndrome in a Patient with Auto Immune Thyroiditis – A Rare Association
Authors:   Registrar in General Medicine, University Medical Unit, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka, Arumugam Jeyapraniya , De Silva Shamila ,   Professor in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya and Specialist Physician in Internal Mesdicine, University Medical Unit, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2023

A 46-year-old woman, diagnosed with hypothyroidism, was on treatment with synthetic thyroxine 100 micrograms per day for one year. She complained of recent-onset exertional dyspnoea, and had malaise, lethargy, and pica. Investigations revealed significant anaemia and severe thrombocytopenia, necessitating blood transfusion. She had Coombs-positive autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura, confirming a diagnosis of Evans syndrome. She also had a positive antinuclear antibody test but had no other notable findings of autoimmune disease, suggesting a diagnosis of primary Evans syndrome. The patient was treated with intravenous dexamethasone for four days, followed by oral prednisolone at 1mg/kg/ day, with supplemental calcium and vitamin D. Thyroperoxidase antibody was positive and there was reduced uptake in thyroid scintigraphy, confirming a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis frequently coexists with non-endocrine autoimmune disorders. Presence of antithyroid antibodies is sometimes observed in Evans syndrome, a condition where there is simultaneous occurrence of autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia, Cytopoenia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. However, the development of Evans syndrome in patients with overt hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is rare. This case implies the potential existence of a shared immunogenetic pathway among three distinct autoimmune diseases, namely autoimmune haemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, in the pathogenesis.
Su Numunelerinde Polisiklik Aromatik Hidrokarbonların (PAH) Katı Faz Ekstraksiyonu İçin Adsorben Üretimi
Authors: ÇAYLAR Mahmut , TAHTA Beyhan , SÜNBÜL Ali Burak , AYGÖRDÜ Erkan , URUŞ Serhan
Published: December 2023

Polisiklik aromatik hidrokarbonlar iki ya da daha fazla aromatik halkaya sahip hidrofobik karakterli organik bileşiklerdir. Ülkemizde bulunan havzaların kirliliğinin tespiti çalışmalarının yanı sıra tüm içme-kullanma sularının kirliliğinin tespitinde de Polisiklik Aromatik Hidrokarbonların (PAH) analizleri yoğun bir şekilde yaptırılmaktadır. Su numunelerinden PAH ekstraksiyonunda C18 diskler kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada C18 disklere alternatif olarak silika destekli malzemeler sentezlendi ve sentezlenen adsorbenler FT-IR, SEM-EDX ve XRD ile yapıları aydınlatıldı. Ayrıca, elde edilen malzemeler, HPLC analizi öncesinde su numunelerinden PAH ların ekstraksiyon ve saflaştırma denemelerinde kullanıldı ve sonuçlar muadil C18 disklerle karşılaştırıldı. Üretilen adsorbenlerin PAH ekstraksiyon ve saflaştırma denemelerinde muadil C18 kartuşlar kadar hatta n-oktadesiltrimetoksisilan ile sentezlenen malzemenin (C18@SiO2) daha etkili bile olduğu gözlemlenmiştir
Bioprocesses modeling of acidolysis and redoxolysis activities of ferric and ferrous iron by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Acetobacter aceti
Authors: ERMURAT Yakup
Published: December 2023

The acidolysis and redoxolysis reactions regulate the oxidation and reduction of ferric [Fe^(+3) ] and ferrous iron [Fe^(+2) ] which are vital for living organisms. Bioprocesses modeling of the acidolysis along with redoxolysis activities of ferric to ferrous iron [(Fe^(+3))/(Fe^(+2) )] by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Acetobacter aceti was studied. The bioprocess experiments were carried out at different temperatures of 25oC, 30oC and 35oC for eight weeks. Glucose, ascorbic acid, acetic acid, ethyl alcohol and vinegar were used in incubation media as substrate and acidic purposes. The [(Fe^(+3))/(Fe^(+2) )] ratios were determined from pH and Nernst equation, and the modeling of the bioprocesses was accomplished by employing the specific iron utilization rate from Michaelis-Menten equation. The oxidation result of ions was found noticeable at 35oC in the microbial environment.
Kültürel Mirasın Turizm Açısından Değerlendirilmesi: Şanlıurfa Barutçu Hanı Örneği
Authors: GÖGEBAKAN Yeliz , YILDIRIM Mücahit
Published: December 2023

Günümüzde insanlar değişen sosyal ve ekonomik durumlarına paralel bir tutum sergileyerek deniz turizmi kadar eko turizm ve kültürel turizme de ilgi göstermeye başladığından kültürel mirası deneyimlemek amacıyla yapılan turizme her geçen gün ilgi artmaktadır. Ulusal ve uluslararası alanda ülkelerin ekonomik, sosyal ve kültürel gelişimine katkı sağlayan kültürel turizmin sürdürülebilir olması elzemdir. Kültürel turizmde sürdürülebilirlilik ancak miras için gerekli koruma ve restorasyon çalışmalarının yapılması ile mümkündür. Kültürel açıdan özgün değerleri ile turistlere değişik imkânlar sunan, birçok kültürel mirasa sahip Şanlıurfa kentinde, yapıldığı dönemde ticaret veya konaklama amaçlı kullanılan fakat günümüzde daha çok ticaret yapılan hanlar, turistler için uğrak noktalarını oluşturmaktadır. Restore edilerek yeniden işlevlendirilen Barutçu Hanı, somut ve somut olmayan kültürel mirasın bütüncül olarak görülmesine olanak sağlayarak günümüzde çok sayıda turisti ağırlamaktadır. Bu çalışma ile kültürel turizm içerisinde kültürün kendine özgü değerlerinin korunmasını ve sürdürülebilirliğini, Şanlıurfa Barutçu Hanı örneğinde irdelemektir.