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MUHAFAZAKÂRLIĞIN MODERN MÜDAFAASI: KIZILCIK ŞERBETİ
Authors: Öztürk Yaşar
Published: February 2024

Kızılcık Şerbeti birbirine farklı zıt dindar ve seküler iki aileyi konuyu almaktadır.
Dindar muhafazakâr kesimin hayat tarzını olumsuz yönde gösterdiği yönünde eleştirilen
film Show TV’de yayınlanmaktadır. Kızılcık Şerbeti dizisi sekülerizm ile dindarlık
arasındaki tartışmaları kutuplaştırıcı bir dille anlatan bir film olarak karşımıza
çıkmaktadır. Türkiye’nin Osmanlı Devleti’nde II. Meşrutiyet Dönemi ile başlayan ve
Cumhuriyetin kuruluşundan itibaren modernleşme çabaları doğrultusunda gerçekleştirilen
seküler uygulamalar sürekli olarak tartışılmıştır. Batı menşeli uygulamaların hayatın her
alanında yer etmesi ve dinin uhrevi bir alana doğru itilmesi neticesinde modern ile
geleneksel arasında dışlayıcı ikili ayrımlar baş göstermeye başlamıştır. Kızılcık
Şerbeti’nde dinin taşıyıcısı olan kurumların başında gelen aile kurumunun sekülerleşme
“aile kutsallığının” zayıflatılması ve bununla birlikte modernleşme sürecindeki gerilimler
anlatılmaktadır. Medeni, çağdaş, geri kalmışlık, bağnazlık gibi kelimelerin sıkça
kullanıldığı dizi toplumsal kutuplaşmayı tetikleyici unsurlar barındırdığı görülmektedir. Filmdeki ayrılıkçı söylemlerin tespit edilmesi bağlamında eleştirel söylem analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
Exploring clinicians’ experiences of engaging in collaborative music therapy and speech and language therapy for children with an acquired brain injury
Authors: Burns James , O’ Connor Rebecca Susan
Published: February 2024

Music therapy and speech and language therapy are extensively used in the rehabilitation of communication and social interaction skills following acquired brain injury (ABI). Increasing evidence suggests that collaboration between the two disciplines may yield positive outcomes for the paediatric population. However, little is known about clinicians’ experiences of engaging in collaborative music therapy and speech and language therapy within paediatric rehabilitation settings, and there is a need to further explore and understand collaborative therapy to identify strategies for improving client outcomes as well as clinicians’ experiences. This study aimed to explore music therapists’ and speech and language therapists’ experiences of working collaboratively to develop communication and social interaction skills in children with ABI. The study also intended to gain further insights into collaborative practices as well as strategies and interventions used in joint sessions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three clinicians (two music therapists and one speech and language therapist) who have previously engaged in collaborative practices with this population. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: (a) benefits of a collaborative approach, (b) limitations of conjoint work (c) collaborative practices, and (d) need for further research. Key findings suggested that conjoint working between music therapy and speech and language therapy facilitates increased attention and motivation which enables the client to engage in interpersonal interactions and develop communication skills. Joint working is a crucial component of music therapy practice within paediatric ABI. Larger studies are warranted to further explore its complexities and to advocate for this valuable yet demanding approach.
Effects of Selected Properties of Semi-Arid Soil of Dutse, Jigawa State on Adsorption of Pb and Cd Ions
Authors: Onokebhagbe Victor O , Mukhtar Abdulrahman , Kazeem Salami D , Abdullahi Jibo
Published: February 2024

This study determined the effects of some selected physical and chemical properties of semi-arid soil on heavy metal sorption. Soil samples were collected randomly from Federal University Dutse within Nigeria's Sudan Savannah agroecological zone. Nitrate salts were used to prepare three different concentrations (10, 20, 30 mg/kg) of CdCl2 and PbCl2. The equilibrium sorption of the study soil was determined. The equilibrium sorption data were fitted into Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm model's r2 values (1) were at par. The boundary energy b (1 mg-1) from the Langmuir isotherm model was determined to be -110.0 and 47 for Pb and Cd, respectively. Freundlich isotherm sorption intensity (n) of 1.92 and 1.67 indicated a favorable sorption, revealing physical adsorption rather than chemical adsorption. Correlation analysis established the relationship between the heavy metal sorption capacity and soil properties. The R values of 0.92 and 0.72 showed a positive relationship between Pb and Cd adsorption with soil silt content. Positive relationships (R) were obtained from the organic matter (0.68), Total Nitrogen (0.99 and 0.60), as well as particle size on adsorption of both metals. Adsorption of heavy metals was positively affected by the physical and chemical properties of the semi-arid soil.
Investigation of the Suitability of Different Materials as Human Tissue Simulating Materials in Co-60 Radiation Energy Beam
Authors: Ogunsina Sulaiman , Balogun Fatai Akintunde , Saidu Aminu , Olaniyan Tajudeen Ayinde , Umakha `Mark , Sule Abdulmumini
Published: February 2024

Radiotherapy calibration for precise dose delivery traditionally relies on water phantom systems, but this approach poses challenges of heterogeneous corrections or the use of anthropomorphic phantoms which most underdeveloped nations find expensive. In this study, the suitability of some tissue simulating materials were investigated within the Co-60 photons energy range.  This study explores the identification of locally sourced materials to simulate human tissue behavior in Co-60 energy beams. By considering effective atomic numbers and physical densities, we evaluate materials for simulating soft tissue, lung, and bone. Water, aluminum metal, and polystyrene (Styrofoam) were selected for simulating soft tissue, bone, and lung, respectively, due to their close radiological properties, availability, and affordability. This research provides valuable insights for resource-constrained regions aiming to improve radiotherapy calibration methods.
Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Orang Tua terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas IX pada Mata Pelajaran IPS di MTs Azziyadatul Hasanat Bekasi
Authors: Ishomudin Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dukungan sosial orang tua terhadap prestasi belajar siswa kelas VIII pada mata pelajaran IPS di MTS Azziyadatul Hasanat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif asosiatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 68 siswa di MTS Azziyadatul Hasanat. Data yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi regresi Y dan X sebesar Y= -9,698 + 0,996 X. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari perhitungan anova sederhana. Uji signifikan koefisien korelasi diperoleh dari tabel model summary. Terlihat pada garis pertama koefisien korelasi (rxy) = 0.995 dan Fhit (Fchange) = 6580.157dan p-value = 0.000 < 0.05. Hal ini berarti Ho ditolak. Dengan demikian, koefisien korelasi X dan Y berarti signifikan. Sedangkan koefisien korelasi determinasi dari tabel model summary pada baris ke-2, yaitu R squere =  0.990  yang mengandung makna 99 % variasi variabel prestasi belajar IPS dipengaruhi oleh dukungan sosial orang tua . Terdapat pengaruh dukungan sosial orang tua siswa terhadap prestasi belajar, hal ini dapat dilihat dari persamaan regresi Y= -9,698 + 0,996 X. Dari hasil analisis thit 81,118 dan p-value 0.00/2 < 0,05 atau Ho ditolak. Dengan demikian “dukungan sosial orang tua berpengaruh positif terhadap prestasi belajar.
Implementasi Penggunaan Media dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Arab Siswa Kelas XI di Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Al Washliyah 68 Pematang Guntung
Authors: Nisa Khairun , Hasibuan Nurul Huda , Jabat Yuyun Jelita
Published: February 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dua aspek utama, yaitu penggunaan media dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab dan hasil dari penerapan media tersebut terhadap prestasi belajar peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan fokus pada pemahaman mendalam terkait penggunaan media dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar bahasa Arab. Peneliti berupaya memberikan gambaran komprehensif mengenai bagaimana media digunakan dalam konteks pembelajaran bahasa Arab di MAS Al-Washliyah 68 Pematang Guntung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media dalam pembelajaran bahasa Arab di MAS Al-Washliyah 68 Pematang Guntung melibatkan berbagai media sederhana seperti papan tulis, gambar, kartu-kartu, benda-benda di dalam dan di luar kelas, serta buku paket. Meskipun tersedia media penunjang berupa Infocus, namun pemanfaatannya belum optimal oleh guru bahasa Arab. Kendala yang dihadapi, seperti kerusakan laptop, menyebabkan guru lebih cenderung menggunakan media manual yang disesuaikan dengan materi dan karakter peserta didik.
Pengaruh Teman Sebaya Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas X MA Plus Nurul Huda
Authors: Habibah Idazar
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahaui pengaruh teman sebaya terhadap minat belajar siswa kelas X di MA Plus Nurul Huda Kota bekasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan metode kuantitatif asosiatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh dengan jumlah sampel 30 siswa di MA Plus Nurul Huda Kota Bekasi. Data yang digunakan adalah Analisis regresi linier sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian perhitungan uji hipotesis diperoleh  sebesar -2.140 . Hal ini berarti   >  yakni -2. 140 > 2.048 maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, artinya Teman sebaya berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Minat Belajar. Kemudian berdasarkan hasil uji koefisiansi determinasi dapat diketahui bahwa koefisiensi determinasi yang diperoleh sebesar 0, 141 hal ini berarti 14,1% teman sebaya (X) dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel minat belajar (Y), sedangkan sisanya yaitu 4,1% dipengaruhi leh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan arti penting untuk pengembangan kebijakan pendidikan, khususnya terkait dengan pergaulan teman sebaya dilingkungan sekolahan.
Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Akademik dan Non Akademik Peserta Didik SDI KHA Wahid Hasyim Bangil
Authors: Taufik  , Ma'arif Muhammad Anas
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dalam meningkatkan prestasi akademik dan non-akademik peserta didik di SDI KHA Wahid Hasyim Bangil. Dalam konteks pendidikan modern, kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dianggap sebagai sarana penting untuk mengembangkan potensi, bakat, serta karakter siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus sebagai metode penelitiannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ekstrakurikuler di SDI KHA Wahid Hasyim Bangil memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan prestasi peserta didik. Melalui berbagai kegiatan seperti Pramuka, Pencak Silat, Olahraga Matematika (Olmat), Bahasa Inggris, dan lainnya, siswa memiliki kesempatan untuk mengembangkan potensi mereka di bidang non-akademik. Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler juga membantu siswa mengembangkan karakter seperti disiplin, kerja sama, dan rasa percaya diri, yang berkontribusi pada peningkatan prestasi akademiknya.
Role of Islamic Education in Southern Thailand
Authors: Suharjo  , Zulmuqim  , Zalnur Muhammad , Tiyas Diah Putranti Rahmaning , Rahman Adi
Published: February 2024

Sistem pendidikan Islam di Thailand mencerminkan keberagaman budaya dan keharmonisan keberagaman agama di negara tersebut. Sebagai negara dengan mayoritas penduduk beragama Buddha, Thailand telah berhasil menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan inklusif bagi minoritas Muslimnya. Artikel ini menjelaskan evolusi sistem pendidikan Islam di Thailand, menyoroti aspek-aspek utama seperti kurikulum, lembaga pendidikan, dan peran masyarakat. Pendidikan Islam di Thailand umumnya diintegrasikan ke dalam sistem pendidikan nasional, dengan pembelajaran bahasa Arab dan studi agama Islam diintegrasikan ke dalam kurikulum. Seiring berjalannya waktu, pemerintah Thailand berupaya meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan Islam dengan mengembangkan program pendidikan yang relevan dan mendukung profesionalisme guru agama. Institusi pendidikan Islam, seperti madrasah dan sekolah Islam, berperan penting dalam melestarikan identitas agama dan budaya masyarakat Muslim Thailand. Meskipun sebagian besar lembaga-lembaga ini didanai oleh pemerintah, komunitas Muslim juga terlibat aktif dalam pendanaan dan pengelolaan lembaga-lembaga tersebut. Peran masyarakat dalam mendukung pendidikan Islam di Thailand juga mencakup upaya memperkuat toleransi antar umat beragama dan kerja sama antar umat beragama. Program dialog lintas agama dan kebijakan inklusif di bidang pendidikan berperan penting dalam menciptakan iklim kerukunan antar kelompok agama yang berbeda di tanah air. Meskipun terdapat perkembangan positif dalam sistem pendidikan Islam di Thailand, tantangan masih tetap ada, termasuk upaya untuk mengatasi ketidakseimbangan sumber daya antara wilayah mayoritas Muslim dan mayoritas non-Muslim. Artikel ini juga mencerminkan aspirasi dan harapan komunitas Muslim Thailand terhadap masa depan sistem pendidikan Islam di negara tersebut.
Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis ditinjau dari Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SD Kelas V
Authors: Rustam Ahmad , Arif  , Husain Itsnain Alfajri , Iriyadi Deni , Sari Wiwin Rita
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis ditinjau dari kepercayaan diri siswa. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2022/2023 sekitar bulan Oktober 2022, dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 14 siswa. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: (1) Sebanyak 21.43% memiliki kepercayaan diri tinggi, 28.57% memiliki kepercayaan diri sedang, 35.71% memiliki kepercayaan diri rendah, dan 14.29% memiliki kepercayaan diri sangat rendah, (2) Sebanyak 21.43% memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis kategori mampu, 28.57% memiliki kemampuan cukup, 35.71% kategori kurang, dan 14.29% kategori sangat kurang, (3) Sebanyak 3 siswa memiliki kepercayaan diri tinggi dan mampu memecahkan masalah matematis. Sebanyak 4 siswa memiliki kepercayaan diri sedang, cukup mampu memecahkan masalah matematis. Sebanyak 5 siswa memiliki kepercayaan diri rendah kurang mampu memecahkan masalah matematis, serta 2 siswa memiliki kepercayaan diri sangat rendah dan sangat kurang mampu memecahkan masalah matematis. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah kepercayaan diri dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa kelas V SD Negeri 53 Waemputang masih berada pada kategori rendah. Siswa yang memiliki kepercayaan diri tinggi memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis, begitupun sebaliknya siswa yang memiliki kepercayaan diri rendah cenderung memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalahan matematis yang kurang. Antara kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan kepercayaan diri siswa memili linearitas atau berbanding lurus.
Quelles sont les barrières à la prise en charge des personnes ventilées ? Perspective des infirmières et infirmiers aux soins intensifs
Authors: Michaud Mylène , Gagnon Marilou , Jacob Jean , Lewis Krystina
Published: February 2024

La ventilation mécanique est un traitement largement utilisé et essentiel à la prise en charge infirmière aux soins intensifs. Malheureusement, de nombreuses barrières nuisent à la prise en charge globale de la personne ventilée. Au Canada, il y a très peu de connaissances en sciences infirmières quant aux barrières rencontrées dans ce contexte clinique et aux stratégies utilisées pour y faire face. Cette analyse thématique découle d’une étude plus large sur le processus de soins spécifique à la personne ventilée aux soins intensifs et identifie les barrières à la prise en charge infirmière ainsi que les stratégies, les ressources et les recommandations pour les surmonter. Trente infirmières et infirmiers autorisé(es) travaillant dans une unité des soins intensifs pour adultes au Canada, ont participé à des entrevues semi-structurées portant sur leur expérience à prodiguer des soins directs aux personnes ventilées. Au sein du corpus des données, les principales barrières identifiées sont liées aux conditions de travail (ratio infirmier/ère–personne ventilée, rythme de travail, lieux physiques), aux connaissances et aux compétences (gestion du respirateur, soins psychosociaux), ainsi qu’au champ de pratique infirmier. Celles-ci nuisent à la qualité et à la sécurité des soins prodigués, et limitent la capacité des infirmières et infirmiers à gérer la complexité de la prise en charge et à répondre aux besoins des personnes ventilées et leurs familles. Mots clés : ventilation mécanique; soins intensifs; infirmière; barrières; qualitative [respiration, artificial; critical care; nurse; barriers; qualitative]
The Removal of Damage Caused by the Necessity: Theoretical Basis and Judicial Practice in Ukraine
Authors: Brovchenko Tetiana , Zhuk Olesia
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to various issues related to the removal of damage caused by the necessity. We have determined the place of removal due to lawful actions in the system of non-contractual obligations. The history of the institution of necessity and the definition contained in the current Civil Code of Ukraine is given. The concepts provided in Ukrainian Civil and Criminal legislation are compared. The article highlights the features of the emergence of necessity, in particular the mandatory presence of real and existing danger, as well as the special situation of committing actions. The question of what exactly can become a source of such danger is studied based on judicial examples. It is specified that the actions causing harm are lawful if they have the following composition: special purpose, proactive behaviour, the object of harm, timeliness, and proportionality. The subjects from which damage can be recovered in this case are allocated. It is determined that they can only be natural or legal persons. Examples of judicial practice for each of the cases are given, with examples of problematic issues that may arise during the appointment of the recovery. In the end, there is a certain contradiction of views regarding the necessity and possibility of removal of moral damage in a situation when the guilty person acted because of necessity.
Mandatory Redemption of Shares by a Stock Company in Ukraine
Authors: Yarymovych Uliana
Published: February 2024

The study analyzes the peculiarities of realization and protection of the shareholder's right to mandatory redemption of shares by a stock company in Ukraine. The grounds and the procedure for exercising this right, and the specifics of its protection in case of violation, are provided. It is argued that an appeal to the company with a demand for mandatory redemption of shares by it and refusal to fulfil this obligation by the company is the basis for the shareholder to appeal the decision of the general meeting which became the ground for such right to court. At the same time, if the decision on the same issues violates corporate rights or interests of the shareholder, then the right to sue to court for its appeal is unconditional and does not require a prior appeal to the company with a demand for mandatory redemption of shares. Today, such approach is not fixed in the legislation of Ukraine. Moreover, the procedure for protecting the shareholder's corporate rights by appealing the decision of the general meeting is too complicated. Therefore, in this study there are proposed relevant amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Stock Companies."
Der Unionsvollzug des Europäischen Arzneimittelrechts
Authors: Hegendörfer Gerhard
Published: February 2024

The EU pharmaceutical law is currently undergoing one of the most fundamental reform processes in its more than fifty-years old history. In particular, essential issues of the laws governing the marketing authorisation procedures implemented at the Union level are also affected. This work takes a comprehensive and decisive look at the centralised marketing authorisation procedures for medicinal products for human use in the EU, including pre-marketing and post-marketing authorisations, as well as national marketing authorisation procedures, insofar as they lead to a referral to the EU institutions. It addresses practitioners providing for them all legally relevant problems and suggestions for solutions, as well as the actors and stakeholders involved in the legislative procedure amending the EU medicinal products law.
An Uncharted Transition
Authors: Solioz Christophe
Published: February 2024

An Uncharted Transition focuses on the western Balkans and east-central Europe in an integrated approach attempting to evidence the main trends in, review the variety of interacting trajectories of and offer new insights into these regions. This essay sheds new light on some key issues, such as transition, integration, democratisation, the east–west divide and the core–periphery gap. Its aim is to highlight systemic change, to acknowledge the hybridisation of structural factors and individual ones, and to identify the oscillation between formality and informality, consolidation and deconsolidation, and democratisation and de-democratisation.

The author argues, first, that transition—characterised by instability, movement, alterations and ruptures—becomes the rule of any society, not exclusively that of ‘transitional societies’. And, secondly, away from the sequencing theorised on in democratisation studies, transition points tentatively—beyond the post-Wall period—to a new era: an age of transition characterised by uncertainty as well as by movement that creatively empowers a society to self-constitute. Accordingly, democracy is framed as an open-ended process, ‘under construction’, constantly interrogating itself.
An Uncharted Transition invites the reader to explore the new lands of democracy through forward-looking analyses based on a substantial number of sources in multiple languages. It presents if not a manifesto, then a wake-up call to those involved in shaping how Europe, central and eastern Europe specifically, could be in the future.
A New Monte Carlo Approach for the Solution of Semi-Linear Neumann Boundary Value Problem
Authors: Rasulov Abdujabar
Published: February 2024

In this paper we will consider the Neumann boundary-value problem for the Laplace operator with a polynomial nonlinearity on the right-hand side. We utilize Greens formula and an elliptic mean-value theorem. This allows us to derive a probabilistic representation as special integral equation which equates the value of the function u(x) at the centre-point x, with its integral over the domain D, and on boundary of the domain G. According to this probabilistic representation, a Markov branching process is constructed and an unbiased estimator of the solution of the nonlinear problem is formed by taking the mathematical expectation over these branching processes. The unbiased estimator which we derive has a finite variance. The complexity of the proposed algorithms is investigated, and the ways decreasing of the computational work are proposed. Some particular cases are considered in detail. The effectiveness of two estimators “by absorption” and “by collision” is studied in the nonlinear case.
An Overview of Burnout and Relevant Interventions
Authors: W. Motta Robert
Published: February 2024

Burnout is a term used to describe the emotional and physical depletion that occurs after a period in which a person gives of themselves to the point of exhaustion. It has often been associated with studies involving therapist exhaustion but is also applicable to those who care for others within families, for first responders, for health service providers, and even for those who may not be involved in people work, but simply become drained from incessant job demands. Several practical interventions are presented, and these interventions are generally not of a formal psychotherapy nature. Some interventions involve structural changes in the work setting along with activities such as social engagement, yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.
MFG-E8, A Novel Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Amyloidotic Feature
Authors: Sohma Hitoshi , Kimura Michitoshi , Sudo Ayaka , Ohashi Mihoko , Hamano Hiromi , Kokai Yasuo
Published: February 2024

Biomarker study on dementia has developed and the most reliable fluid markers are amyloid peptide (Aβ), TAU, and phosphorylated TAU detected in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). We have focused on novel Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarker candidates (annexin A5 and Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8 protein [MFG-E8]), Ca2+ and phospholipid binding properties, which were elevated in the neuronal cell culture medium by Aβ42 treatment. We have previously reported annexin A5 as an AD biomarker. In this chapter, we focused on MFG-E8. An immunohistochemical study using AD mouse model (APP/PS1) brains revealed characteristic distributions of the staining with anti-MFG-E8 antibody. Anti-MFG-E8 antibody staining was detected in the core regions of the anti-Aβ-antibody stained plaques in 20 weeks old and older APP/PS1 mice, while no staining was observed in control (wild mouse) and anti-Aβ-antibody staining was detected outside of it. The volume of the staining was augmented with advancing age. It was further revealed that the MFG-E8 protein changed to amyloidotic features over time from the Congo red spectral peak shift and electron microscopic study in vitro. As the emergence of senile plaque takes a long time, MFG-E8 present in the plaque might be in an amyloidotic form. From these results, MFG-E8 is a novel biomarker candidate for AD.
Occupational Stress and Burnout
Authors: Jacobs Clarine
Published: February 2024

The concept of stress can be considered so multifaceted that one single process or definition does not explain the whole phenomenon. Physical or psychological demands, known as stressors, can cause strain. Stress can be identified as the process in the body for adapting to influences, changes, demands, and strains to which it is exposed. Stress caused by a working environment is known as occupational stress and globally considered to be among the topmost serious health issues. Stress and burnout have reached all-time highs across various professions as stressors have become assiduous and indeterminate - employers and employees alike are scrambling to return to normalcy in the working environment. Burnout results from the physical, mental, and psychological reactions from experiencing prolonged stress. Burnout, considered an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition, is often exacerbated with depression and anxiety leading to concerns of employee well-being and mental health. The progressive escalation of occupational stress and burnout has gained attention from global organizations and as the nature of work continues to evolve, understanding occupational stress can support initiatives for managing it.
Indigenous Rituals, Panacea for Peace Building, Conflict Management and National Development in Africa
Authors: Bassey Obeten Ude
Published: February 2024

Africa continent has a long and complex history and a sociocultural ecosystem imbued with ritual practices that make it particularistic and distinct from the rest of the continents and this has not been appreciated by the global community. Africa as the second largest and second most populous continent after Asia in both respects in the world accounts for about 18% of the world’s human population and is endowed with many indigenous spectacles’ diversities of cultural ritual practices heritage, and spiritual activities. Despite the rich cultural heritage and ritual practices, Africa has remained a hub for conflict in the world’s psycho-political, religious, and economic map. These ritual practices form a matrix in promoting communications, fraternity, and integrations for indigenous self-dignity and identity creation, and collectively convoke a sense of commonality reinforcing social, economic, and cultural ties, and mutually sustaining orientations for enhanced peace-building initiatives, conflict management, and resolution, and a panacea for national cohesion and development within the African space.
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Latin America
Authors: Pavoni Gomes Chagas Thiago , Rangel Karyne , Giovanni De-Simone Salvatore
Published: February 2024

Acinetobacter baumannii is an important bacterial pathogen associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), especially in critically ill patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU). Its ability to acquire antibiotic resistance determinants has propelled its clinical relevance. The rise in Acinetobacter infections and hospital outbreaks have been extensively described worldwide and are usually caused by carbapenem-resistant isolates. To compound the problem, Carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAb) isolates are also resistant to a wide range of other antibiotics, representing a serious threat to public health. Since 2017, A. baumannii has been listed as a critical priority pathogen that poses a great threat to human health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The carbapenem-resistant rates in A. baumannii are notorious around the world. However, Latin America has one of the highest in the world. Carbapenem resistance in A. baumannii is due mainly to the presence of horizontally acquired OXA-type carbapenem resistance genes, including blaOXA-23, in most regions. Thus, this review aims to summarize the distribution of CRAb and its major carbapenem resistance mechanisms in Latin America.
IMPACT OF HARMONICS ON THE ELECTRICAL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Daouda Abdourahimoun
Published: February 2024

Today, electronic devices are used in all areas of human activities. However, these equipments generate a signal distortion of the electrical parameters of the voltage source that supplies these non-linear loads. When the level of distortion reaches a certain threshold value, it causes a premature deterioration of the electrical loads and even of the power supply devices (transformers, circuit breakers, etc.). So, it is important to control this variation. This chapter develops techniques or scenarios to understand the source of harmonics following several scenarios by combining linear and non-linear loads. In addition, this chapter will discuss methods of measuring harmonics using electrical analyzers.
Diacetyl Production During Brewing and its Management Through Process Optimization and Molecular Evolution of Yeast
Authors: Bitew Dagnew , Andualem Berhanu
Published: February 2024

Diacetyl is butter-tasting off-flavor compound produced as by-product of yeast valine metabolism during brewery fermentation. Yeasts produce diacetyl during primary fermentation and then reabsorb it in secondary fermentation. This causes a non-productive lengthy maturation period, which is costly. Several strategies have been proposed to manage diacetyl and improve the productivity of brewery industries. This review aimed to assess diacetyl production and proposed strategies to manage diacetyl production during brewing. Diacetyl production and its amount in the green beer are influenced by brewing condition and type of strain used. Green beer conditioning and brewing process optimization are regarded as simple and feasible approaches. However, these have their own inherent drawbacks. On the other hand, a plethora of researches declared that genetic manipulation of yeasts is an effective strategy in reducing diacetyl amount and ultimately to shorten the maturation period and thereby maximize profitability of brewery industries. But the applicability genetic engineering limited, due to firm regulation of utilization of genetically modified organisms in food processing industries. Therefore, though extensive research was done on identifying and understanding factors which influence yeast diacetyl formation and reduction, diacetyl management is persisting as a challenge in brewing systems.
Perspective Chapter: Voice as Pop Culture Content – Trans-Media, Transnational, and Cross-Language Consumption of Japanese Voice Actors
Authors: Yamamura Takayoshi
Published: February 2024

Owing to the recent popularity of Japanese anime, especially those based on manga and light novels, Japanese voice actors have become popular across various media formats transnationally. As a result, concerts and events featuring Japanese voice actors are frequently held outside Japan, and in order to physically experience an anime or a manga character that exists only in fantasy, fans participate in related events as tourists. Moreover, transnational creative activities based around Japanese voice actors have been actively expanding. For example, several video and smartphone games created in China as will be described in this paper, many of which have become popular in the East Asia region, use Japanese voice actors, and the Japanese language. Interestingly, this indicates cross-language commodification and consumption. The games developed in China and featuring Japanese voice actors, who use the Japanese language, are consumed even by Chinese customers. This study investigates the trans-media, transnational, and cross-language (crossing language borders) consumer phenomena involving voice actors and their voices. This study adopts the recently developed framework of contents tourism as a methodology and employs the notion of the experience economy, with the aim to clarify the sociocultural background and the proliferation of such consumption phenomena.
Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Management of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
Authors: Aghaei Dargiri Soheila , Naeimi Shahram
Published: February 2024

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) modifies the activity of the relevant genes to affect the physiological traits, metabolites, pathways, and proteins of plants. Traditional methods for creating salt-tolerant crops are expensive, laborious, and occasionally difficult to adopt. It has been proposed that using microorganisms that encourage plant growth is a suitable and economical method of raising plant tolerance. These evocative microbes can act as a mediator between plants and their morphological, physiological, and molecular responses. Extensive research has been done on the signaling pathways used by hormones, plant receptors, and microbial signals to stimulate PGPR in plants. This chapter aims to increase comprehension of the convergence mechanisms used by these signaling molecules as well as the ambiguities of signaling activities that occur in the host as a result of interactions with PGPR under demanding environmental situations. In order to address biotic and abiotic stressors in agricultural areas and hence raise global food production, the use of rhizobacteria inoculants is a viable strategy.
Effects of Fusarium Diseases on Forest Nursery and Its Controlling Mechanisms
Authors: Mekonene Admas Adugnaw
Published: February 2024

Fusarium spp. cause severe harm to forest plants. These fungi can induce latent infections that lead to planted seedlings rooting, as well as pre- and post-emergence damping. However, a phylogenetic study suggests that the most virulent strains of Fusarium oxysporum Schlechtend, which has been identified as the primary cause of root and root rot in nurseries, are more closely aligned with the recently identified Fusarium genus, Skovgaard, O’Donnell, and Nirenberg. Before planting, soil fumigation was the primary method of treating Fusarium illnesses in nurseries with bare roots. Alternative therapies are being investigated as rules impede the supply of the most effective fumigants. This entails improving sanitation, preserving a healthy microbial population that inhibits pathogens infecting trees through their roots, and refraining against actions that increase the risk of disease in trees, such as overfertilization and inadequate soil drainage. Although Fusarium circinatum, Nirenberg, and O’Donnell can be problematic in nurseries, they can harm ancient trees in native forests, plantations, seed farms, and landscape plantings. It is not advisable to transfer seeds or seedlings from contaminated to uninfected areas because they can spread the virus. To stop F. circinatum from spreading to nations where it has not yet been discovered, quarantine measures must be upheld. F. circinatum infections are linked to harm from weather-related events, insect activity, pruning, and seed harvesting, among other forest management practices. Pruning during the cold, dry season, when conditions are less conducive to infection, can help minimize the risk of illness in managed plantations and control insects that have the potential to be vectors and pests. Ecologically friendly biological strategies, such as using endophytic fungi and bacteria that are antagonistic to F. circinatum, plant essential oils, chitosan, or phosphite, have also been researched as ways to lessen the impact. Additionally, to reduce the number of contaminated seeds introduced into nurseries in disease-free areas, heat treatment is an easy and affordable way to eradicate the pathogen from contaminated seeds. Therefore, to address the problems of Fusarium spp,effects on nurseries, natural forests, and plantations using integrated approaches is required for sustainable managements of the forests.
Innovation in Nixtamalization by Extrusion Using the Wet Process
Authors: Martín Enríquez-Castro Carlos , Contreras-Jiménez Brenda , Morales-Sánchez Eduardo
Published: February 2024

Extrusion wet milling nixtamalization (EWMN) is an innovative process that combines traditional nixtamalization with wet extrusion technology to produce high-quality corn products. As is known, wet extrusion technology is an HTST (high-temperature short-time) process and nixtamalization is an LTLT (low-temperature long-time) process. So, EWMN is the combination of these two technologies. It is used in high moisture, low temperature, low screw velocity and the corn grain is milled at 3 mm size. EWMN is based on mixing corn with water and lime, creating a homogeneous masa that is subjected to an extrusion process using a screw or double screw. The operating parameters, such as humidity, cooking time, production speed, and shear, are critical in this process and must be carefully controlled to obtain the desired product texture and characteristics. After extrusion, the product is dried to reduce humidity to safe and desirable levels for storage. This step is essential to increase the life of the final product. In summary, corn nixtamalization extrusion combines the traditional nixtamalization technique with wet extrusion, resulting in high-quality corn products, better digestibility, and efficiency compared to conventional processes. This innovative approach offers a promising solution for corn-based food production.
Perspective Chapter: Interventional Base for Social Work Profession – Methods, Practices, Roles, and Approaches
Authors: Ronad Iranna
Published: February 2024

This chapter provides a comprehensive understanding about social work intervention and emphasizes the importance, types, theories, approaches, and processes of social work interventions. Generally, individuals, groups, and communities require intervention by professional social workers. Practitioners and social workers working at different levels are committed to providing professional services (social work services) and enhancing the capacity of their clients through social work intervention, where social workers play significant and improved roles, and relevant and appropriate techniques to deal with their clients. Timely and appropriate intervention not only ensures the solving of the problems of the client but also brings positive growth and development. Socio-economic, political, and ecological phenomena have brought new challenges and problems that cause under-development at the global level. Certain situations and circumstances emphasize the importance of social work intervention [SWI]. Effective social work interventions made by professional social workers can bring positive outcomes and solutions. This chapter also advocates how social workers provide appropriate social work intervention or social work services skillfully to individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. It also seeks new areas where social workers can test the interventional methods and skills.
DEVELOPMENT AND FEASIBILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION-BASED PESYCOEDUCATION SERIES FOR PREVENTING CHILD MARRIAGE
Authors: Ahmad Guntur Alfianto  , Mizam Ari Kurniyanti  , Ulfa Miftakhul , Ari Dwi Sulaksono
Published: February 2024

Background: child marriage can have an impact on mental and reproductive health. Psychoeducation is a form of health promotion with a life skills approach and understanding knowledge. Film as a health promotion medium is one form of media that currently has a big influence on those who see it.

Objective: Develop and test the feasibility of the Psychoeducational film series “Nyiapno Tradisi Kembar Mayang” as a medium for promoting mental and reproductive health in preventing child marriages

Method: this type of research is development and feasibility testing by 6 experts. The stages consist of writing the film script and producing the film. The measuring tool used is a questionnaire that assesses the script and film media. The analysis technique uses the Aiken's V formula and the reliability test uses the ICC (Interclass Correlation Coefficent) formula.

Results: the development of this film was carried out using literature review, script writing, film production, feasibility testing of the script and film. Feasibility test with validation results with a minimum value of 0.80 for film scripts and 0.79 for film media. Meanwhile, the reliability value for film media is 0.982 and film media is 0.786.

Conclusion: the development of the film goes through the stage of writing a script with a service value and very good and a film production with a decent and good value. So that this media can become a health promotion media.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN ANEMIA REMAJA PUTRI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS SWASTA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS SENTUL KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Maretika Dika , Tria Astika Endah Permatasari  , Dewi Purnamawati
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang: Anemia merupakan suatu keadaan sel darah merah atau yang biasa di sebut hemoglobin berada di bawah normal. World Health Organization (WHO) berada di kisaran 40-80 % dan sebanyak 57% diantarnya di derita oleh remaja putri.  Asia Tenggara menjadi wilayah dengan prevalensi kejadian anemia tertinggi yaitu 42%,. Angka kejadian anemia pada wanita usia subur di Indonesia tahun 2019 mencapai 30,6 % dan prevalensi anemia pada remaja putri sebesar 32 % mayoritas remaja yang mengalami anemia berada pada rentang usia 10 – 18 tahun. Di Jawa Barat angka kejadian anemia mencapai 41,5 %.

Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian anemia remaja putri sekolah menengah atas swasta di wilayah kerja puskesmas sentul kabupaten bogor.

Metode: Penelitian bersifat kuantitatif dengan rancangan Cross Sectional. 125 sampel. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling. penelitian menggunakan rumus sample dengan uji hipotesis 2 proporsi populasi.

Hasil: 45,6 % remaja putri anemia, 50 (56,8%) remaja putri tidak patuh mengkonsumsi tablet Fe anemia, 36 (59,0%) jarang mengkonsumsi asupan makanan sumber zat besi, 30 (48,8%) jarang mengkonsumsi asupan makanan/minuman penghambat zat besi, berstatus gizi kurang 38 (51,4%), 44 (46,3%) remaja putri berpengetahuan baik anemia, riwayat infeksi sebanyak 10 (52,6%), siklus haid normal sebanyak 29 (43,9%) anemia, lama haid normal 45 (47,4%) anemia, 3 (60,0%) menarche tidak normal anemia. Ada hubungan kepatuhan minum tablet Fe, asupan makanan sumber zat besi dan status gizi

Kesimpulan: Faktor dominan penyebab anemia pada remaja putri adalah kepatuhan minum tablet Fe p=0.000; OR (95% CI) =5.869 (2.217 – 15.535).

 

 

Kata kunci: Anemia, Remaja putri, Tablet Fe.
SMOTE Variants and Random Forest Method: A Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Classification
Authors: Baiq Candra Herawati  , Hairani Hairani  , Juvinal Ximenes Guterres
Published: February 2024

This research focused on using machine learning methods for breast cancer diagnosis, considering that breast cancer is the scariest disease for women because it can cause mortality. Not only that, but there is also an increase in breast cancer death rates in women yearly.  Early prediction is the right solution to increase life expectancy and reduce mortality rates caused by breast cancer. However, breast cancer data has a problem, namely that the data is imbalanced, which harms the performance of the machine learning method itself. In the data, breast cancer had a Benign class (357 instances) more than the Malignant class (212 instances). Therefore, this study aimed to solve the problem of imbalanced data using the Smote variants and Random Forest approaches in breast cancer classification. The results of this study showed that the Smote approach with Random Forest had the best performance compared to Borderline Smote and Random Forest in the case of breast cancer data classification, where Smote with Random Forest produced an accuracy of 97.3%, sensitivity of 96.9%, and specificity of 97.8%. In comparison, Borderline Smote with Random Forest produced an accuracy of 96.4%, sensitivity of 95.6%, and specificity of 96.9%. The results of this study can contribute to predicting breast cancer using the proposed method, because it has been proven to have high accuracy.
How Indomie Survived and Led in the Middle East
Authors: Daulay Amarudin
Published: February 2024

The factors contributing to the thriving market penetration of the Indomie brand in the Middle Eastern instant noodle industry. Through an analysis of the brand's localization, affordability, adaptability to dietary needs, marketing, and distribution strategies, the abstract highlights the critical components of Indomie's triumph. The brand's ability to tailor flavors, packaging, and promotional efforts to align with Middle Eastern preferences has played a significant role in its widespread popularity. Moreover, the affordability and accessibility of Indomie products have positioned them as a favored choice across various consumer segments. The brand's recognition and response to dietary considerations, such as halal certification, further underscore its resonance with the regional market. The abstract underscores the insights that can be gleaned from Indomie's success story, particularly in effectively navigating diverse cultural and economic landscapes through strategic alignment and marketing acumen.