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The Resilience of Literacy Culture in Salafi Jihadis Pesantren; Study on Traditional Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia
Authors: Malik Abdul
Published: May 2023

The existence of Salaf pesantren which is suspected to be affiliated with jihadists lately has strengthened the presence of a new traditional pesantren typology namely Salafi-jihadis. Typology pesantren are considered vulnerable to radicalism and terrorism. This article reveals the resilience of the Salafi jihadi pesantren literacy culture which is allegedly affiliated with radical jihadist groups. This was done to determine the extent of the existence of salaf-jihadis pesantren literacy. The majority of people questioned the relevance of pesantren to the spread of radicalism and terrorism issues. The data of this study were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with former convicted terrorists (suspected theorists) as well as managing Salafi-jihadis pesantren as well as several religious teachers at the pesantren. The findings of this study indicate that the salafi-jihadis pesantren teach jihad fiqh up to the ahkamudiammah chapter. However, according to the boarding school manager, the jihad literacy taught in the pesantren is recognized as having no connection with radicalism and terrorism. The findings of this study can have implications for the terminology of jihad to be pejorative. Although the majority of traditional Islamic boarding schools have diverse resistance to the issue of radicalism.
Analisis Muatan Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter dalam Buku Siswa Mata Pelajaran IPS Kelas VIII Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Sultan Habibi , Sulistyosari Yunike , Lutfi Amri Muhammad Faisal
Published: May 2023

His study aims to analyze the Content of Character Education Values ​​in Student Books for Social Studies Class VIII in the Freedom to Learn Curriculum. This study uses content analysis methods and uses a qualitative research approach. In this study, the source of the data used was the Social Sciences Class VIII Student's Book of the Independent Learning Curriculum. In collecting data, it must be analyzed carefully and carefully in order to find the character education values ​​contained in the book. Based on the results of the research, the data obtained regarding the values ​​of character education contained in the Student's Books for Class VIII Social Studies Subjects of the Freedom to Learn Curriculum, namely Tolerance, Religion, Mutual Respect, Equality, Love of the Motherland, Responsibility, National Spirit, Mutual Cooperation, Critical Thinking, Competent, Competitive, Integrity, Self-starter, Discipline, Politeness, Care for the Environment, Teamwork, Friendly, Independent, Global Diversity, Mutual Respect, Curiosity, National Spirit, Social Integrity, Togetherness, Nationalism, Willing to Sacrifice , Democratic, Patriotism Spirit, Love Peace, Solidarity, and Social Care.
Dilemma In Superiority: Rank, Grandiosity, And Aggression Among Men In Uniform
Authors: Aguirre Kaye Marie , Hiponia Audrey Elaisa , Javier Czyne , Lendio Hannah Mae , Lugtu Mary Glenda A. , Sales Vincent , Vedeja Neil Brianne
Published: May 2023

Aggressive, fierce, and grandiose are the words that are often associated with our men in uniform. Law enforcement officers have enough authority and power that can be used against citizens. They are being severely stigmatized by these controversies, and people are generalizing police organizations. Despite the effort to protect the country, it was reciprocated with prejudice and misconception. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of aggression and grandiosity in terms of sex and rank; also to find out if there is a significant relationship between rank, grandiosity, and aggression. The researchers used purposive sampling to choose the respondents. The participants are policemen who have a position and/or rank in a certain PNP office and are available during the conduct of the on-site survey. A set of research questionnaires were distributed to the Philippine National Police of General Santos City-Camp Lira with a total of 55 participants. The responses were analyzed through the use of SPSS. Multiple regression analysis proves that the variables rank, grandiosity, and aggression are significant, < 0.001, and reject the null hypothesis. Additionally, through deeper analysis, only the variables aggression and grandiosity have a significant relationship.
Mental Health and Covid-19: The Malaysian Students’ Perspective
Authors: Chelvarayan Anushia , Razak Amir Arsyad Bin Abdul , Fern Yeo Sook
Published: May 2023

This study is a preliminary study of factors affecting the mental health of Malaysian students during the Covid19 pandemic. Mental health can be a major public health issue for students worldwide, with up to 20% of the population suffering from some form of mental illness. Malaysia accounts for about 30% of global suicides, and other mental disorders are much more common than in other countries. Many students said the lockdown made them emotionally distressed. Symptoms of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression intensified after the COVID-19 crisis and confirmed that a lack of friendship can lead to depression, anxiety and stress. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to supplement the existing literature by examining the psychological stress experienced by Malaysian university students during the Covid19 lockdown. This study which focuses on economic problem, quarantine, change in sleep pattern, the impact of social media and fear and anxiety for personal and family as independents variables gauges them as the influencing factors for the University students’ mental health in Malaysia. With a total of 200 respondents, the data was analysed through a cross sectional, convenience sampling using SPSS concluded that only change in sleep pattern and the fear and anxiety for personal and family health were significant factors in influencing students’ mental health during Covid-19. This study is expected to help policy makers and practitioners design appropriate and effective "mental health care" to help reduce anxiety levels in affected students. The results will help understand how to provide appropriate intervention and counselling services to reduce the risk of psychological conditions in Malaysian students during and after the Covid19 pandemic. However, there were several limitations including the inability to get an equal distribution of demographic profiles and lack of commitment to participate in the research.
Social Anxiety, Behavior, and Competence of the Students Amidst COVID-19
Authors: Bocar Anna C. , Rachmawati Ani Wahyu
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to determine the extent of social anxiety, social behavior, and social competence of the student participants. In addition, it defined whether age, gender, and academic year level have a significant relationship with the level of participants' social anxiety, social behavior, and social competence. A structured survey questionnaire is employed to gather the data. The descriptive-quantitative research type is used. Each of the problems that the researcher desire to address has its inventory items which are considered as the indicators to arrive at the intended answers to the different issues that this paper is designed. The results display that young adult participants are greater in number, and also, the males are greater than their counterparts. The highest frequency in terms of the academic year is Level 6. Social anxiety is felt by the participants occasionally; their social behavior is to a great extent, and they frequently have their social competence. The participants' age has no significant relationship to the level of their social anxiety while gender and academic year level has a significant relationship, although it is revealed that the intensity of the relationship is at a weak level. In general viewpoint, age, gender, and academic year level have a significant relationship with participants' social behavior and social competence at a weak level; however, in both issues, gender has a greater intensity of relationship among the three variables.
A SWOT Generated Thematic Analysis of the Perceptions of Staff on the Effectiveness of Knowledge Management Application in Township Schools
Authors: Nkambule Bongani Innocent
Published: May 2023

Knowledge management (KM) ensures that schools do not forfeit a wealth of tacit knowledge assets that dwell in the minds of individual members of staff. It also ensures that this knowledge is not only externalised but is also documented and deposited into the institutional memory or repository for it to be retrieved and re-used at a later stage. The quantum of this qualitative study was informed by the paucity of literature on the role of KM in South African schools. It adopted a SWOT (i.e., strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis both as a theoretical framework and an instrument to evaluate the effectiveness of KM application in two township schools in the locality of Emalahleni in Mpumalanga province. The study revolved around a sample of 14 participants drawn from populations of teachers, administrative clerks, heads of departments (HoDs), and principals. The social constructivist element of the study meant that the researcher took part in understanding participants' constructions of their realities about KM application in their schools. As far as the internal dynamics of the studied schools were concerned, it transpired that even though both schools had supportive school governing bodies, and reasonably efficient ICT infrastructure and connectivity, much of the KM weaknesses were caused by anti-collaborative knowledge-exchange practices, the erosion of Ubuntu-directed ethical undertakings, ill-treatment of administrative staff by teachers and HODs, and principals' inaccessibility to the workforce at a lower level; all of which contributed to teacher absenteeism, low staff morale, knowledge hoarding, poor communication of policies and loss of tacit knowledge. The study also presents tabulated findings of the kinds of threats that schools can guard themselves against and the opportunities they can tap into in order to leverage KM.
Context Matters: Patterns in physical distancing behaviour across situations and over time during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Netherlands
Authors: Bussemakers Carlijn , van Dijk Mart , van den Putte Bas , de Bruin Marijn
Published: May 2023

Objective: Physical distancing is an effective preventative measure during respiratory infectious disease outbreaks. Prior studies on distancing behaviours have largely ignored context characteristics (physical, social) and time. We investigated patterns in physical distancing over time and across situations, as well as sociodemographic variation herein. Methods: We employed data from five rounds of a cohort study conducted throughout the pandemic by the Dutch public health institute (RIVM; N≈50.000 per round). We conducted Latent Class Analyses (LCAs) to investigate patterns of physical distancing in a range of situations, followed by regression models to investigate associations between distancing behaviour and sociodemographic and context characteristics. Results: Participants differed in their general tendency to adhere to distancing guidelines across situations, but there were also substantial differences in distancing behaviour between situations, particularly at work, with friends and family and outdoors. Distancing at work was strongly associated with work environment characteristics. Younger age groups reported less distancing behaviour, particularly with close relations (friends or family) and at work. In periods when the pandemic situation was most severe, people adhered more strongly to distancing guidelines and age-differences were most pronounced during these periods. Conclusion: Physical and social context matters for physical distancing, highlighting the importance of developing strategies for pandemic preparedness that improve opportunities for physical distancing (e.g., reducing crowding, 1-way traffic) and accommodate young people to safely meet even in times of high pandemic severity and lockdowns. Future studies on distancing should account for the physical and social context in which the behaviour is observed.
AI healthcare applications beyond ChatGPT
Authors: Martínez-Ezquerro José Darío
Published: May 2023

There are several potential applications of generative AIs beyond ChatGPT in healthcare domains: health administration, medical education, medical research, medical support, public health, remote medicine, personalized medicine, patient engagement, social medicine, and diagnostics. ChatGPT and similar conversational AIs are not specifically trained as medical chatbots and are still in early stages of development. Continuous improvements are expected, including integration with reputable sources and the development of language models with an emphasis on citation and medical applications. The accuracy and reliability of these technologies must be continually assessed before their full integration into the medical ecosystem. These applications require the development of corresponding guidelines and safeguards for the ethical use of domain-specific AIs. The use of these technologies must be guided by human expertise and judgment until their risks are mitigated and ethical considerations are ensured for their use in healthcare.
Speech repression and outrage from orthodox activists as attempts at facilitating mobilization and gaining status among allies
Authors: Marie Antoine , Petersen Michael Bang
Published: May 2023

Moral motivations to protect mobilizing, often threat-based, narratives from contestation by repressing speech is a recurrent feature of many political and religious movements. Although Pinsof et al. give them little attention, we think that identifying the social goals pursued by orthodox mindsets are crucial additions to the Alliance theory of ideology. In particular, we argued that speech repression may emerge from attempts at (i) maintaining mobilization of followers for mutually beneficial causes in polarized and conflict-ridden times, and to (ii) signal devotion to the causes one’s allies value to gain status—the latter goal being left out of Pinsof et al.’s Alliance theory as currently formulated.
A body map beyond perceptual experience
Authors: Gatti Daniele , Guenther Fritz , Rinaldi Luca
Published: May 2023

The human body is perhaps the most ubiquitous and salient visual stimulus that we encounter in our daily lives. Given the prevalence of images of human bodies in natural scene statistics, it is no surprise that our mental representations of the body are thought to strongly originate from visual experience. Yet, little is still known about high-level cognitive representations of the body. Here, we retrieved a body map from natural language, taking this as a window into high-level cognitive processes. We first extracted a matrix of distances between body parts from natural language data and employed this matrix to extrapolate a body map. To test the effectiveness of this high-level body map, we then conducted a series of experiments in which participants were asked to classify the distance between pairs of body parts, presented either as words or images. We found that the high-level body map was systematically activated when participants were making these distance judgments. Crucially, the linguistic map explained participants’ performance over and above the visual body map, indicating that the former cannot be simply conceived as a by-product of perceptual experience. These findings, therefore, establish the existence of a behaviorally relevant, high-level representation of the human body.
Cognitive neuroscience: An abstract sense of number in the infant brain
Authors: Hyde Daniel C.
Published: May 2023

The human infant brain automatically extracts number from the environment. A new study recovers an abstract code for number from the brain electrophysiology of sleeping infants.
Biocontrol potential of Gliocladium virens against damping off inducing pathogens in Amaranthus hybridus
Authors:   Department of Biological Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Niger State, Nigeria., Muhammed Habiba Maikudi , Aliyu Aliyu Danjuma ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Niger State, Nigeria., Stephen Deborah Yageh ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Niger State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2023

Damping-off disease is caused by several soil-borne fungi such as Pythium ultimum and Rhizoctonia solani, which infect seedlings and cause them to ‘damp off’ or collapse and decay. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biocontrol potential of Gliocladium virens against damping off inducing pathogens in Amaranthus hybridus. Infected leaves of Amaranthus hybridus were collected from some selected farmlands in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The fungal species were isolated from the plants with damping-off symptoms using the agar pour plate method. The isolation of fungal species from goat dung and chicken droppings was conducted using the serial dilution agar plate method. Isolates were identified using morphological characteristics features from the mycological atlas. Pythium ultimum and Rhizoctonia solani were associated with the plants and upon testing the pathogenicity of these isolated fungi on the plants, the severity of the disease was 85 to 100%. The fungus Gliocladium virens was identified from the two composted manures. Amaranthus hybridus seeds treated with Gliocladium virens produced plants that have significantly increased plant height (45.67cm) than untreated seeds (27.10cm). Higher stem girth was observed when the seeds were treated with Gliocladium virens (8.21cm). This was significantly different from the stem girth in plants from untreated seeds (4.12cm). Number of leaves produced per plant was significantly increased in plants from treated seeds (23.54) and decrease in plants from untreated seeds (13.17). From the result of this study, it could be concluded that, Gliocladium virens when seed coated, is a potential biological agent in controlling damping-off diseases and this will help the general public towards eradicating vegetable diseases.
Quantitative study ternary mixture of paracetamol, ibuprofen and caffeine in solid pharmaceutical dosage forms by ratio ultraviolet spectroscopy
Authors:   Faculty of Basic Science, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Nguyen Duc Thien , Nguyen Ngoc Anh ,   Class M1 K74, Hanoi University of Pharmacy
Published: May 2023

This paper aims to apply ratio ultraviolet spectroscopy to determine the concentration of substances in a ternary mixture containing paracetamol (PA), ibuprofen (IBU), and caffeine (CA) without chemical treatment, the solvent used in the analysis is a mixture of ethanol with water friendly to environment and safety for users. The ratio ultraviolet spectroscopy method is based on the difference between the peak amplitude of the proportional spectrum at two wavelengths to build regression equations and analytical parameters. The two wavelengths selected in the ratio spectrum for PA, IBU, CA are 246 and 275 nm, 218 and 245 nm, 244 and 278 nm, respectively. The linear range for PA and IBU is 4-40 μg/ml, and for CA, it is 0.8-8 μg/ml; limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of PA, IBU, CA were 0.78, 1.18, 0.38 μg/ml and 2.37, 3.59, 1.17 μg/ml, respectively. The ratio ultraviolet spectroscopy method has successfully determined the concentrations of three substances in a mixture of laboratory and commercial drugs.
Study on the appropriate conditions of the soursop (Annona muricata L.) juice fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae RV002
Authors:   Can Tho University of Technology, Doan Thi Kieu Tien , Do Thi Tuyet Nhung ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Dang Thi Hong Dieu ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Nguyen Ngoc Thanh ,   Can Tho University, Huynh Thi Ngoc Mi ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Huynh Xuan Phong ,   Can Tho University
Published: May 2023

This study aims to survey the appropriate conditions of fermented soursop juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiaeRV200, contributing to diversify the soursop products. The dilution ratios of juice and water (1:1, 1.5:1, and 2:1) were performed to determine the suitable dilution of soursop juice. Besides, the initial fermentation conditions such as total solid contents (19, 22, and 25ºBrix), pH (4.0, 4.5, and 5.0), the yeast contents (0.01, 0.02, and 0.03% w/v), and the fermentation time (24, 48, and 72 hours) were also investigated for fermented soursop juice. The results determined the soursop juice with the ratio of 1.5:1 fermented at room temperature with the appropriate conditions was pH 4.5, 22°Brix, and 0.02% yeast content in 48 hours of fermentation time. The final product had an ethanol content of 5.1% v/v, the total sugar content and total acid of 15.15% and 0.42 g/100 ml, respectively. The final product had good sensory with the score of 17.92 according to TCVN 3215-79 and the microbiological criteria meet the requirement of QCVN 6-2:2010/BYT.
Covid-19 and its Impact on Hospitals
Authors: Dhunna Riya
Published: May 2023

This qualitative study explored the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted Canadian hospitals and emergency department (ED) wait times. A purposive sampling procedure was used for this study to conduct a content analysis on a sample of 50 of the most recent and relevant comments that included reactions, personal experiences, and possible solutions towards ED wait times from a CBC News article. A coding procedure examined any frequent themes and subcategories in the comments. Results showed six consistently present categorical themes: Wait Times, Shortage of Workers, Underfunded Healthcare System, Unrelated Covid-19 Symptoms, Avoidance, and Solutions. Furthermore, additional subcategories were determined from the themes. This study analyzes the intense backlogs of surgical cases and waiting rooms, resulting in adverse patient outcomes. Additionally, this study explores the underfunded and understaffed healthcare system, the stresses healthcare workers face daily, and possible solutions to mend this broken healthcare system.
A EXTENSÃO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE FORTALECIMENTO DA MARCA INSTITUCIONAL: UM ESTUDO SOBRE AS AÇÕES DESENVOLVIDAS PELO PROJETO DESPERTANDO VOCAÇÕES
Authors: DANTAS RENATA CRISTINE DE SÁ PEDROSA , FILHO EDUARDO ALEIXO PEREIRA , FERREIRA DANIELLE DE FARIAS TAVARES
Published: May 2023

O presente trabalho busca evidenciar a importância da Extensão, através da sua influência sobre o ensino e a pesquisa, assim como fortalecer a marca institucional junto à comunidade. Desta maneira, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar como os Projetos de Extensão podem fomentar o fortalecimento da marca institucional do IFPE, a partir das ações empreendidas pelo Programa Despertando Vocações – PDV- Recife. Para tanto, foram utilizados: pesquisa bibliográfica e pesquisa documental, pesquisa de campo exploratória-descritiva, questionários, amostragem não-probabilística por conveniência, análise qualitativa de dados, gráficos, tabelas e diagramas. Através disso, foi constatado que as ações do projeto promovem maior reconhecimento e identificação do IFPE, tanto interna, quanto externamente, e ainda, que a comunidade pesquisada valoriza as ações de Extensão do projeto e se sente mais atraída pelo instituto. Entretanto, ficou evidenciado que é preciso maior ênfase nas ações de Extensão do IFPE, para ressaltar o seu papel em agregar melhores resultados à instituição. Assim, este trabalho destacou e valorizou a Extensão com importante papel para responder à sociedade sobre a função dos IFS, e mostrou que ela pode torná-los mais conhecidos e reconhecidos, atraindo uma maior demanda e fortalecendo a parceria com a sociedade. Palavras-chave: Extensão; IFPE; IFs; Marca Institucional; PDV.
UM ESTUDO SOBRE O USO DE REDES SOCIAIS NO ENSINO DE CONTEÚDOS RELATIVOS À INSTALAÇÕES ELÉTRICAS EM CURSOS TÉCNICOS DA REDE FEDERAL
Authors: DIAS BRUNO ALBUQUERQUE , BRITO KAL-EL BASÍLIO , LIMA JOSÉ ROBERTO TAVARES DE
Published: May 2023

A utilização da internet na vida cotidiana das pessoas é crescente e tornou-se ainda mais relevante diante do contexto pandêmico vivido nos últimos anos. Dentre as opções de navegação, destacam-se as redes sociais, que passaram a ser utilizadas não somente para interações entre pessoas, mas para divulgação de conteúdos técnicos específicos. Esta pesquisa visou analisar o engajamento de estudantes com conteúdos relacionados às instalações elétricas. Desse modo, investigamos a forma como os estudantes assimilam a criação e a publicação de conteúdo relacionados às instalações elétricas em diferentes redes sociais. Os resultados obtidos comprovaram a frequente utilização de redes sociais e evidenciam os seus interesses em consumir conteúdos técnicos relacionados à sua área de atuação. Dentre as plataformas disponíveis, o Instagram apresentou-se como a mais utilizada, entretanto, o YouTube foi o favorito em termos de consumo de conteúdo técnico, justificado pela semelhança com o formato de ensino à distância. A pesquisa constatou que, independentemente da plataforma utilizada, há a necessidade constante de atualização e busca por diversificação das práticas pedagógicas, visto que os estudantes estão cada vez mais tecnologicamente interessados e em busca de conhecimentos que vão além da sala de aula. Palavras-chave: eletrotécnica; internet; instalações elétricas e redes sociais.
MODERN APPROACHES TO TEACHING HAND HYGIENE IN HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Filatova V.L. , Lyakhovska A.V. , Filatova O.V. , Matvienko T.M. , Sargosh O.D. , Lyakhovskyi V.I.
Published: May 2023

Compliance with hand hygiene principles is crucial in preventing infections associated with medical care, both in pre-hospital settings and medical institutions. Inadequate knowledge of hand hygiene can lead to poor compliance with preventive measures, resulting in an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections and complications for patients. The acquisition of knowledge on hygiene, particularly hand hygiene, by students at higher medical education institutions is always an important issue.

Junior students in higher medical education institutions may lack theoretical knowledge and practical skills in hygiene, especially in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. Since students frequently visit medical institutions and hospitals, a lack of hygiene knowledge among them can increase the spread of infections. Therefore, increasing the level of knowledge on this issue is essential, with a focus on the importance of hygiene in hospitals and its impact on patient safety. Improving knowledge of personal hygiene rules, particularly hand hygiene, among students during clinical training is critical to reducing the spread of nosocomial infections.

In teaching hygiene, particular attention should be paid to the "Instructions for the Implementation of Improving Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities and Institutions/Institutions Providing Social Services/Social Protection of the Population." A trained and experienced medical instructor plays a significant role in imparting such knowledge, using different teaching methods in accordance with their acquired skills. Educational programs in hygiene and clinical disciplines should be improved, with the latest modern guidelines included to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare facilities and develop a sense of personal responsibility among students for compliance with hygiene rules
THE IMPACT OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT ON THE PERIODONTAL STATUS OF PATIENTS
Authors: Bumbar Z.O. , Sichkoriz Kh.A. , Slaba O.M. , Minko L.Yu. , Manuylyk B.I.
Published: May 2023

Today, the frequency of dental and jaw anomalies and the need for their correction is extremely high. Orthodontic treatment has a direct impact on the state of the apparatus that supports and retains the teeth; this requires timely detection of periodontal diseases and their therapy in order to save the teeth and successfully correct the bite.

The purpose of this work is to review and analyze modern professional literature on the impact of orthodontic treatment of maxillofacial anomalies on the periodontal status of patients, in particular pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of periodontal diseases and features of their clinical course in this category of patients.

The study has demonstrated the use of various types of orthodontic appliances for the treatment of maxillofacial anomalies is accompanied by the deterioration of hygienic status, a decrease in the local immune response, dysbiotic changes in periodontal tissues, hemodynamic and microcirculatory disorders and loss of bone tissue. This causes the rapid development and progression of inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues such as catarrhal and hypertrophic gingivitis, as well as generalized periodontitis in young and working-age individuals. Therefore, the analysis of this problem is relevant and necessary for deeper understanding of the pathogenesis of the development of this pathology in persons having orthodontic treatment, for its timely diagnosis and prevention.

The in-depth analysis of scientific literature on the issue enables to systematize and understand the main pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of periodontal diseases in patients during orthodontic treatment. Both the negative multi-vector effect of orthodontic appliances on the periodontal status of patients due to the deterioration of hygienic indicators and the increase of microbial contamination in the early stages of treatment, as well as the positive role in stabilizing the state of supporting tissues in the long term, were noted.
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF FRONTAL AREA BITE HEIGHT SEPARATION USING DENTAL SCANNER INDICATORS IN LOCALIZED PATHOLOGICAL TOOTH WEAR
Authors: Koval Y.P. , Petrenko R.V. , Pavlish I.V.
Published: May 2023

The issue of occlusion changes resulting from tooth loss or wear requires prompt early identification and effective resolution. Alterations in the physiological position of the lower jaw can have cascading effects on facial muscles, articulation, chewing biomechanics, and patient’s aesthetics and comfort. It also poses challenges for orthodontic procedures. Correcting occlusion height is a significant concern for both patients and dental specialists, necessitating the use of appropriate techniques and informed decision-making.

This review aims to examine primary literature sources concerning the causes and consequences of pathological tooth wear, its impact on bite changes in patients, and the relevance of mathematical calculations in orthodontic interventions.

An electronic search and analysis of publications from prominent scientific databases (ScienceDirect, Research Gate, NCBI, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Willey, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, Google Scholar) were conducted. Emphasis was given to articles published after 2018. The presence of additional informative references in the analyzed text materials was also assessed.

Mathematical equation models were identified as useful tools for quantitatively assessing temporomandibular joint movement during the restoration of the initial occlusion height. Such calculations are most effective in the early stages of orthodontic intervention, particularly when temporomandibular joint mobility is limited. However, it is crucial for dental specialists to approach each orthodontic procedure with precision and rationale, considering the existing temporomandibular structure. The accuracy of the method can be evaluated by calculating the proportion of true positives and true negatives in all assessed cases. While mathematical calculations can provide general guidelines, individual patient criteria should remain the primary consideration for the specialist.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION IN AREAS OF MILITARY CONFLICTS AND ANTHROPOGENIC DISASTERS
Authors: Mohylnyk A. , Tarasenko K. , Sonnik Ye. , Adamchuk N. , Arkhipovets O.
Published: May 2023

This article presents an overview of the characteristics pointing out the deterioration of the epidemiological situation during military conflicts and anthropogenic disasters drawing form the latest literature. There are particular conditions that can provoke emergencies, among them military conflicts, natural disasters, humanitarian crises, man-made disasters, the use of biological weapons, particularly within the context of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. The emergency conditions according to the principles of the sanitary and epidemiological service involve sudden and often unpredictable disruptions to normal everyday circumstances. These disruptions stem from disasters, natural calamities, and their aftermath, resulting in significant human casualties and widespread illness.

The most important factors affecting the development of epidemiological circumstances include violations of the water supply system, contamination of food products, washing away various chemicals into water bodies, flooding of natural biocenoses, crowding, stress, increased sensitivity to infections, intensive migration processes. The complete or partial destruction of the material and technical base of health care and the sanitary-epidemiological service with disruption of the activities of medical and preventive institutions in the occupied territories also significantly affects the epidemiological situation. Given the eastern and southern regions in Ukraine, the emergency situation with severe epidemic complications has been observed for a year in the cities and villages occupied by Russians. As a result of serious violations of living conditions in disaster areas, war zones, and occupied territories, the epidemic situation regarding intestinal infections, including typhoid, paratyphoid, viral hepatitis, dysentery, and salmonellosis, has sharply worsened. Moreover, the increase in the incidence of them occurs in the first weeks after the action of the extreme factor. Crowding of people contributes to the intensification of aerosol contamination. Particularly dangerous in this regard are meningococcal disease, viral pneumonia, diphtheria and other contagious diseases. In addition, the high risk of critical deterioration of the epidemiological situation in Ukraine causes a high probability of the use of chemical and biological weapons by russians.
ELABORATING A PREDICTION MODEL FOR THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE AMONG BUKOVYNA STUDENT ATHLETES BASED ON THEIR TYPE OF SPORT
Authors: Karatieieva S. Yu. , Slobodian O. M. , Bilookyi O. V. , Slobodian K.V. , Muzyka N. Ya
Published: May 2023

The comparison of dynamic changes in the thigh circumference in the middle third was conducted on 132 students of Bukovyna (the initial measurements were carried out during September-October 2021, and the repeated measurements of these same students were performed in September-October 2022). The main group included 92 (69.7%) and the control group envolved 40 (30.30%) students aged from 16 to 18. All students in the main group, in addition to the physical activities included in their specialty program, were engaged in the following sports over the year. Students of the control group were only involved in physical education classes that were a part of their curriculum, without any additional sports training. Anthropometric measurements were conducted on all students using the modified method of P.P. Shaparenko based on the V.V. Bunak approach. The thigh circumference in the middle third was measured by placing a measuring tape around this area and closing it on the outer surface of the thigh in the medial direction. A paired t-test (paired-samples t-test) was performed to compare the respondents' indicators during the first measurement and the second one a year later. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was carried out using the licensed program RStudio. The comparison of the dynamic changes in the average difference in thigh circumference in the middle third between the subjects of the main and control groups shows that the representatives of the main group across all sports have a higher indicator than the subjects of the control group (±3.43 cm). The comparison of the dynamic changes in the thigh circumference dynamics in the middle third of the subjects in the main group reveals that the circumference of the left thigh (55.45±2.0 cm) is larger than that of the right thigh (47.26±2.0 cm). The results indicate a noticeable increase in thigh circumference in the middle third after a year, with a significant difference observed in the increase of the right thigh circumference (±4.88 cm in 2022 compared to 2021), while the increase in the left thigh circumference was minimal.
SOME PATHOMORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF GERM CELL TUMORS OF TESTICLE
Authors: Babenko V.I. , Nikolenko D.Ye. , Fylenko B.M.
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aims at identifying the main individual clinical and morphological features of germ cell testicular tumours through a detailed pathomorphological analysis of biopsy and postoperative material.

Materials and Methods: The study involved the examination and analysis of archival biopsy and post- operative material of testicular cancer cases in Poltava and the Poltava region between 2018 and 2022. The samples were obtained from the Poltava Regional Pathology Bureau. Histological preparations were made using standard methods, stained with haematoxylin and eosin, and subjected to microscopic examination.

Results: A total of 22 cases of testicular cancer were registered in the Poltava Regional Pathology Bureau between 2018 and 2022. The average age of men diagnosed with these tumours was 43.6±14.9 years. The study identified different types of germ cell testicular tumours, including typical seminoma, spermatocytic seminoma, embryonal cancer, and mixed germinative tumours (combinations of spermatocytic seminoma, embryonal cancer, and teratoma; combinations of typical seminoma and embryonal cancer; combinations of embryonal cancer and teratoma). Microscopic examination revealed histological features specific to each of these tumour types.

Conclusions: Among germ cell tumours of the testicles in the Poltava region over the past 5 years, typical seminoma was the most frequently detected type, an average age of patients with the diagnosis is 50 years. The youngest patient diagnosed with testicular cancer was 21 years old, who had embryonal cancer. Germ cell testicular tumours have a heterogeneous structure, posing challenges in making pathomorphological di- agnoses. However, detailed microscopic examination enables the verification of the histological type of the tumour and identification of individual features of germinogenic neoplasias.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC CHANGES OF PERITUBULAR MACROPHAGES OF RAT TESTIS UNDER CONDITIONS OF CENTRAL BLOCKAGE OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE SYNTHESIS BY TRIPTORELLIN DURING 90 DAYS OF OBSERVATION.
Authors: Stetsuk E.V. , Shepitko V.I. , Boruta N.V. , Pelypenko L.B. , Voloshina O.V.
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Macrophages are cells of the innate immune system that play many roles in the body. Macrophages are known to be found in endocrine glands, and there is now much evidence that these cells interact closely with endocrine cells. Immune-endocrine interactions are important for the development of endocrine glands and their functioning during physiological states, and also become key players in pathophysiological states. Through gene expression profiling, diverse subpopulations of tissue macrophages have been identified in endocrine organs; this has important implications for disease pathogenesis and potential pharmacotherapy. The molecular basis of the relationship between macrophages and endocrine cells is being revealed, allowing the identification of numerous points for pharmacological intervention. Macrophages are the main immune cells of the testis, but their origin, heterogeneity, and development have not been sufficiently studied.

Object and methods. The study was conducted on 20 adult male rats. Animals were randomly divided into 2 groups: control (10 animals) and intact (10 animals). Animals of the control group were injected with physiological solution in a dose of 0.3 ml. Preparation of material for electron microscopic examination of the structures of the interstitial space of the testis was carried out according to the generally accepted method.

Results and discussion. We identified two populations of macrophages located in the interstitial space of the testes, considering their location and functional capacity. The results of our research showed that under the influence of central blocking of LH synthesis, the morphogenesis of antigen-presenting cells of the interstitial space of the testis, namely macrophages, occurs. These modifications indicate an inversion of their polarization, which, in turn, leads to a microscopic reorganization of cells, in particular their activation (M1) to perform certain functional activities in the organ.

Conclusions. In the early stages of central blocking of LH synthesis, metabolic and functional disorders were detected in the parenchyma and stroma of the organ, which led to signs of ultrastructural and functional stress, which manifested itself in a quantitative shift of the macrophage population in the direction of an increase in peritubular macrophages.
THE ROLE OF PRACTICAL MEDICAL TRAINING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Horodova-Andreeva T. V. , Liakhovskyi V. I. , Nemchenko I. I. , Lysenko R. B. , Krasnov O. H. , Lyulka O. M. , Sydorenko A. V.
Published: May 2023

The training of healthcare professionals must include practical training when they can interact with patients and apply the latest techniques to develop clinical thinking and ethical principles. To ensure the quality of education and the development of the healthcare system as a whole, it is crucial to enable medical students to deepen their skills at various specialized departments. However, one of the problems is the lack of practice and opportunities for independent work in real conditions that can lessen the quality of training outcomes and complicate young doctors’ adaptation to professional activities and environment.

The primary objective of clinical practice is to develop professional skills and competencies, such as gathering and analyzing medical information, identifying necessary laboratory and instrumental tests, and evaluating their results. Practical skills, including diagnosing, preventing, and treating illnesses, working with medical documentation, and evaluating the impact of determinants on health status, are also taught. Engagement in carrying out sanitary, hygienic and preventive measures, while considering social and ethical aspects, is equally important. Medical students have practical training in hospitals and clinics across various fields of medicine. For example, they learn to manage physiological pregnancy and take delivery at obstetric or maternity departments, to assess the child development and provide preventive vaccinations in paediatric clinics, as well as to handle emergency medical care in extraordinary situations and military operations.

Modern digital technologies and programs, such as e-books, video lessons, and online courses, have made learning more efficient. However, it is still important for students to develop teamwork and leadership skills and proficiency in both Ukrainian and English.

By engaging in practical training, medical students can avoid professional mistakes and provide highquality medical care for patients.
ROLE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN PREPARING DENTAL STUDENTS
Authors: Lіakhovska A.V.
Published: May 2023

Today, the number of scientific studies related to public health is quite significant and is constantly growing. Research is becoming more interdisciplinary, combining the scientific areas of theoretical and clinical departments. A doctor's research career can develop at several stages of education. Initial scientific interests can be formed at the pre-university level, and then, if interest arises, within the walls of a higher education institution during training and medical research. Students who have the opportunity to conduct research while studying at universities are more likely to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree and continue their scientific career. In modern medicine, dentistry is a profession that is based on a solid scientific foundation, and in order to remain viable and modern, it needs to create new knowledge. And this should become an integral component of dental education and continuous clinical practice. Students who plan to dedicate their lives to dentistry should be aware of the latest scientific research achievements and keep abreast of modern knowledge and developments in dentistry. Today, scientific research is the main tool used to create new knowledge. Modern dentistry relies heavily on basic, theoretical and clinical research to provide practitioners with new methods of early diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Today, in higher medical education institutions, most students conduct research in student research groups of their respective departments. It is important to note that during classes in research groups, students actively work with patients, take part in medical manipulations and surgical interventions to expand their clinical knowledge and practical skills. While working in the student research groups of the departments, a significant number of students participate in scientific projects and research works of the departments. The result of this work is the publication of scientific papers, abstracts and articles, and presentations at scientific conferences of students and young scientists. It is important that this deepens the understanding and appreciation of the dental profession by future doctors, and the practitioner is better able to critically evaluate and apply new knowledge in dental practice.
Aplikasi Pengolahan Data dan Layanan Pada BAZNAS (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional) Kota Parepare
Authors: Yunus Mughaffir , Alam Syahirun , Al-Mugtadir Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Zakat, infaq, and alms are parts of religious mechanisms that are based on the spirit of equal distribution of income. Therefore, the majority of Indonesians who are Moslems and are culturally obliged to give zakat. BAZNAS then seeks to create a management information system that can help BAZNAS and LAZ operations in a management information system that can produce tiered reports from city to province, province to center, and central to The President, through the Ministry of Religion, needs quality information, that is relevant, accurate and timely so that the right decisions can be made in accordance with the information system implemented by the amil zakat agency. Information system of all data processing in the amil zakat body can be stored neatly and not done manually so that work can be done efficiently and does not need a long time. This Application can make it easier for BAZNAS employees in making financial reports with this application making it easier for the public to access information about BAZNAS of Parepare City and make it easier for people to channel their zakat funds so that they no longer need to meet each other. advance or pay for it directly.
PENERAPAN STEGANOGRAFI GAMBAR BERWARNA PADA DELAPAN IMAGE COVER MENGGUNAKAN METODE LSB
Authors: Basri Muh , Fadhlil Gushari Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Social interaction activities through devices connected to the internet, through computers, tablets and mobiles, have become activities that are often carried out. Advertising promotions, playing games, reading news, articles, or using social media, are some of the activities that can be done, and image activities are very important to support user interaction. By looking at the use of images on the internet, in this study an experiment will be conducted to see one of the unique things that can be done on the internet, namely hiding images in the images that have been provided, in the form of images that will be posted on social media accounts. Hiding The term can be termed as Steganography, By using LSB technology, the application that will be used can hide images into images.