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Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Bagi Generasi - Z
Authors: Krisdiyansah Yuyu , Hakim Arif Rahman
Published: August 2024

Kemajuan teknologi informasi yang semakin pesat harus dimanfaatkan oleh guru sebagai alat untuk membantu dan mempermudah proses pendidikan. Kehadiran teknologi yang diikuti dengan perkembangan informasi digital sejalan dengan karakteristik peserta didik yang merupakan Generasi - Z, yakni generasi yang lahir dan dibesarkan di tengah-tengah kemajuan teknologi sehingga mereka memiliki karakteristik yang khas, yang mampu beradaptasi dengan berbagai perubahan dan kemajuan teknologi. Media social merupakan bagian yang tak terpisahkan dari kemajuan teknologi tersebut, di mana para peserta didik bisa saling terhubung dengan dunia luar melampaui batasan ruang dan waktu. Kehadiran media social memungkinkan peserta didik untuk mendapatkan informasi dan pengetahuan lebih cepat dan akurat, bahkan jika dibandingkan dengan gurunya yang masih berpegang pada acara-cara konvensional. Intensitas penggunaan media social di kalangan peserta didik telah menjadikan peserta didik seolah memiliki dua dunia sekaligus, yaitu dunia nyata di mana mereka hidup dan dunia maya di mana mereka merasa bebas mengekspresikan berbagai hal. Guru harus mampu menghadirkan media social sebagai gaya hidup peserta didik menjadi media pembelajaran yang efektif. Beberapa media social yang umumnya bisa digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran diantaranya Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Whatssapp, dan Telegram. Tujuan  penulisan  artikel  ini  yaitu untuk  mengetahui media  sosial  yang  dapat  dimanfaatkan sebagai media pembelajaran  dan  cara  memanfaatkan  media  sosial  sebagai media  pembelajaran . Metodologi  penelitian  yang  digunakan  yaitu  kajian  pustaka.
MANAJEMEN GURU PADA OTONOMI DAERAH (DESENTRALISASI)
Authors: Ashidiqie Haidar Fikri Khairunnida Ashidiqie , Arif Rahman Hakim  , Suklani
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manajemen guru pada otonomi daerah. Guru adalah salah satu faktor yang sangat penting yang mempengaruhi kualitas pendidikan secara umum dan secara khusus prestasi peserta didik. Pendidikan yang berkualitas hanya akan dapat diwujudkan jika tersedia guru yang berkualitas. Untuk mewujudkan guru yang berkualitas diperlukan manajemen guru yang efektif mulai dari pengangkatan, penempatan, induksi, kesejahteraan, dan pengembangan profesi guru. Metode analisis dilakukan dengan membandingkan manajemen guru yang telah dilakukan selama ini dengan manajemen guru yang ideal. Dengan demikian dapat diketahui perbedaannya yang selanjutnya diberikan saran-saran pemecahannya. Kenyataannya manajemen guru di Indonesia dari waktu- kewaktu semakin tidak efektif. Manajemen guru banyak dipengaruhi oleh politik lokal dan sering dipolitisasi oleh penguasa. Manajemen guru belum dilaksanakan secara partisipatif, transparan, dan akuntabel. Oleh karena itu diperlukan perubahan yang mendasar dalam manajemen guru yang dimulai dari perubahan undang-undang dan peraturan pemerintah.
TELAAH PEMIKIRAN JEAN PIAGET DAN AL-GHAZALI TENTANG PERKEMBANGAN KOGNISI ANAK
Authors: Umam Khairul , Gumiandari Septi
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui telah pemeikiran Jean piaget dan Al-Ghazali merupakan dua tokoh Psikologi perkembangan yang berpengaruh, keduanya memiliki keunikan tersendiri dalam mengemukakan pendapat tentang psikologi perkembangan. Baik makna maupun tahapan tahapan perkembangan.tentu juga banyak persamaan yang memiliki titik temu dari pemikirannya. Perbedaan pandangan itu dipengaruhi oleh latar belakang pendidikan dan dasar argumentasi yang digunakan, jean piaget dikenal sebagai tokoh barat sedangkan Al-Ghazali dikenal sebagai seorang tokoh muslim yang meletakan dasar pemikirannya pada wahyu / Nash Alquran. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengkaji dan membahas tentang psikologi perkembangan yang dikemukakan oleh piaget dan Al-Ghazali. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui kajian pustaka. Studi Pustaka (Library Research) merupakan suatu metode pengumpulan data dengan cara memahami dan mempelajari teori –teori dari berbagai literatur yang berhubungan dengan penelitian yang diperoleh dari jurnal, buku, dan Sumber lainnya yang dapat menunjang kontruktifitas keterangan yang dibutuhkan. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif, komparatif, analitik, yaitu menjelaskan, membandingkan dan menganalisis pemikiran Jean Piaget dan Al-Ghazali secara sistematis. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Perkembangan kognisi pada manusia menurut jean Piaget terbagi ke dalam tahapan empat yaitu: sensoris-motoris, pra-operasional, kongkret-operasional, dan formal-operasional. Sedangkan konsep perkembangan kognisi pada manusia menurut Al-Ghazali Terbagi Menjadi tahapan empat yaitu al- 'aql al-hayulani, al-'aql bi al-malakat, al-'aql bi al-fi'il, dan al-'aql al- mustafad. Persamaan konsep perkembangan kognitif (akal)
Pendidikan Karakter Sebagai Landasan Profesionalisme Guru yang Berkelanjutan
Authors: Krisdiyansah Yuyu
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini tujuan untuk mengetahui Pendidikan Karakter Sebagai Landasan Profesionalisme Guru yang Berkelanjutan bahwa guru yang profesional mampu memahami karakteristik peserta didik dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang kondusif. Guru adalah sebuah profesi yang bertugas mendidik, mengajar dan membimbing peserta didik. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan cara wawancara, observasi atau studi lapangan dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian guru dalam mengajar dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu indicator tingkat profesionalitasnya. Guru sebagai tenaga profesional berarti bahwa profesi guru memiliki ciri-ciri atau kriteria khusus sebagai profesi. Sebuah pekerjaan dikatakan profesi jika pekerjaan tersebut dilakukan atas panggilan hati pelakunya sehingga dilakukan dengan senang hati dan tanpa adanya keterpaksaan. Selain itu, sebuah profesi tidak dapat dilakukan oleh sembarang orang, tapi harus dilakukan oleh orang yang terdidik dan terlatih di bidangnya. Sebuah profesi diakui oleh masyarakat sebagai sebuah pekerjaan atau jabatan yang menuntut keahlian. Agar mampu menjalankan profesinya dengan baik, seorang guru harus memiliki berbagai kompetensi, diantaranya kompetensi Pedagogik, Kompetensi Profesional, Kompetensi Pribadi dan Kompetensi Sosial
MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN KREATIF PESANTREN DALAM MENUMBUHKAN SOFT SKILL SANTRI PESANTREN ASSALAFIE BABAKAN CIWARINGIN CIREBON
Authors: Ashocha Ilma Mohammad Faiz
Published: August 2024

Abstrak
Proses pendidikan pada sebuah lembaga pendidikan termasuk Pesantren, Selain dibekali dengan kecerdasan intelektual di ranah ilmu agama dan pendidikan Pesantren, para Santri juga perlu dibekali kreativitas (soft skill) agar para Santri siap dalam mengawal dan menghadapi perkembangan zaman. Karena dapat dikatakan bahwa kreativitas menjadi nilai tambah untuk para Santri dalam belajar, dan juga bisa untuk menumbuhkan kepribadian Santri yang multitalent. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif. peneliti mengumpulkan data deskripsi mengenai kegiatan atau perilaku subyek yang diteliti, baik persepsinya maupun pendapatnya serta aspek-aspek lain yang relevan yang diperoleh melalui berbagai kegiatan seperti wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Menelaah dari berbagai ulasan, bahwa Pesantren Assalafie memiliki manajemen pendidikan kreatif yang mencakup banyak aspek, baik itu aspek kesenian yang bersinggungan dengan keagamaan, atau bahkan kesenian murni. aplikasi manajemen pendidikan kreatif di Bakreas berbasis pada berbagai teori, untuk kemudian dikembangkan sedemikian rupa sesuai dengan kearifan lokal dan kebutuhan Pesantren. Perencanaan model pembelajaran dalam Bakreas tentunya disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan setiap cabang, serta jumlah peserta juga mempengaruhi bagaimana model yang akan diterapkan. Peneliti membagi implikasi menjadi dua : pertama implikasi internal yakni Santri tidak hanya saja mampu dalam hal keagamaan. Dan kedua eksternal yakni diniatkan sebagai pengembangan soft skill Santri, juga diniatkan sebagai media dakwah syiar Islam melalui kesenian. Pendidikan Kreatif yang diterapkan di Pesantren Assalafie ini cukup baik, dengan beberapa cabang kreativitas yang dimiliki sangat membantu para Santri dalam menumbuhkan soft skill dan mengembangkan minat dan bakat untuk menghasilkan sebuah ide, gagasan maupun karya. Dalam pelaksanaanya yang relatif singkat yakni satu minggu satu kali namun terbukti dengan beberapa banyak karya yang dihasilkan, baik karya yang dimunculkan bentuk kecil maupun karya yang dalam bentuk besar atau pernah bersaing dengan karya-karya yang sudah terkenal. Karena dalam pelaksanaanya selalu mengedepankan profesionalisme sehingga para Santri yang mengikuti pun dituntut untuk totalitas.
MANAJEMEN KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN PROFESIONALISME GURU
Authors: Permata Rully
Published: August 2024

Peningkatan profesionalisme guru memerlukan arahan dari pemimpin sekolah. pemimpin sekolah memiliki peran penting untuk meningkatkan professional guru. Maka Diperlukan manajemen kepemimpinan yang mampu untuk mengelola pendidikan dengan baik. Professionalisme guru diperlukan untuk memberikan proses pembelajaran kepada peserta didik secara baik. manajemen kepemimpinan sekolah dirasa cocok untuk menciptakan iklim sekolah yang berimbas pada tugas-tugas guru disekolah. Dalam penelitian ini manajemen kepemimpinan sekolah dibuat sebagai kerangka yang berfokus pada peningkatan profesionalisme guru. Dibuktikan dengan masih banyaknya guru yang masih ada yang belum professional di sekolah. fungsi manajemen kepala sekolah mulai dari pungsi planning, organizing, actuating, dan controlling yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme guru.
Manajemen kepemimpinan sekolah menjadi salah satu cara untuk menciptakan guru-guru yang professional. Pada era globalisasi sekarang ini guru memerlukan keterampilan dan kecakapan untuk memiliki kompetensi yang unggul. Profesionalisme guru harus dimiliki oleh setiap guru untuk mendapatkan hasil yang baik pada proses belajar mengajar. Kepala sekolah menjadi agen perubahan bagi setiap guru yang memiliki peran aktif dengan strategi manajemen kepemimpinannya. 
 
Kata kunci: manajemen, kepemimpinan sekolah, profesionalisme guru
Balancing Act
Authors: Gardiner Drew ,   International Labour Organization. [Employment Policy Department],
Published: August 2024

The platformization of the creative industry has fundamentally transformed the landscape of creative work. This working paper examines the impact of digital platforms on creative workers, focusing on the dichotomy between platform control and worker autonomy. It focuses on both conventional artistic occupations like musicians and photographers as well as “new” professions like bloggers and podcasters. Although social media and streaming platforms have democratized access to global audiences and fostered unprecedented creativity, they also pose significant challenges. The precarious nature of platform-based work, characterized by irregular income, lack of job security, and the concentration of power in a few dominant platforms, or gatekeepers, raises concerns about exploitative practices and the stifling of creativity. This paper calls into question the performative nature of platform algorithms and governance structures to actively shape and influence the behaviour of creative workers, social norms and market dynamics through their design and operational logic. The paper advocates for comprehensive policies and strategies to harness the benefits of creative platforms while mitigating their downsides, ensuring fair compensation, protecting intellectual property rights, and promoting a sustainable and inclusive digital creative economy. Future research should explore definitions and measurements of creative workers on platforms, the long-term impact of platformization, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Analisis Butir Soal Ujian Tengah Semester Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Siregar Nurul Hidayah , Remiswal Remiswal , Khadijah Khadijah
Published: August 2024

This article aims to analyze the midterm exam questions conducted at Pertiwi 1 Padang Private High School in class XII, this is to see how far the questions play an important role in the evaluation process. Is it in accordance with the learning objectives to be achieved. So a question item analysis is needed to determine its suitability.  The research method used is descriptive quantitative research which aims to describe events that occur using statistical data. data collection is done by documenting questions, answer keys and student answer sheets. The results of the research on the analysis of semester exam questions show that the validity found in the analysis of questions is 15 at the 75% level while the invalid ones are 5 at the 5% level.  The reliability is 0.775.  So it can be concluded that the data from the question items have high criteria. The difficulty index obtained is in the medium criteria as many as 12 questions at a percentage of 60%. The differential power of the analysis question is in the good category with a total of 8 questions at a percentage of 40%. Thus, every question made by educators is expected to have a good level of validity, reliability, difficulty index, and differentiation according to the category or criteria of the questions made
A NEW STRUCTURE FOR ENHANCED REQUIREMENT ELICITATION OF SOFTWARE PROJECTS
Authors: Ali Shah Syed Osama
Published: August 2024

In order to develop desirable software, the software product development process goes through many phases, each of which must be carried out in a specific and appropriate manner. The phase of software development known as requirement elicitation is one of the most important phases, and production of the software product that the client desires is impossible if requirements are not properly elicited. There are many different techniques for elicitation, and I have proposed a new and advanced requirement elicitation technique in which we divide user requirements into three categories: domain, standard, and bespoke. There are many different techniques for elicitation, and there are also many different techniques available. Each of these categories of requirements is further broken down into their respective subcategories. When we talk about standard requirements, we talk about all of the different standards that are associated with different entities and that need to be followed and implemented in order to produce an application that works properly. We discuss the industrial and environmental requirements that need to be met in the domain requirements section. These requirements need to be met in order to produce the software that is desired for that particular industry, and all software that is related to that industry must fulfil all of the industrial requirements. The operational environment of the application can have a bearing on the environmental requirements that must be met. Our customers always come up with some one-of-a-kind requirements for their product and for the tools that must be used in order to produce the product they want, and we will cover all of these requirements under the category of bespoke requirements.
CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOOD SECURITY IN IGBILE COMMUNITY, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA: EFFECTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES
Authors: Mafimisebi Peter
Published: August 2024

The study examines how climate impacts food security in developing countries, particularly the Igbile community in Ogun, Nigeria. This paper evaluates the negative impacts of climate change on food productivity and security in the Igbile community and aims to understand adaptation strategies to alleviate these impacts. Climate change has the potential to disrupt advancements towards a hunger-free world. A clear and strong worldwide trend can be identified regarding how climate change affects food security, which could impact food availability. Major impacts have been recognized, such as decreased agricultural output, alterations in land viability for crops, shifts in rain patterns, and warmer temperatures that could create longer growing periods, heightened irrigation needs, and shifts in planting and harvesting schedules, etc. A significant shift is required to establish a climate-resilient food system that can better endure climate challenges. This involves creating crops that can withstand drought and high temperatures or implementing new tillage methods to minimize carbon emissions from soil, but we must also make sure that all trade, investment, and development strategies prioritize climate-resilient food production.
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE PERCEPTION OF THE YOUNG GENERATION ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE ECONOMY THROUGH MOBILE APPS PLATFORM
Authors: Baliyan Ms. Anshika , Singh Govind
Published: August 2024

With mobile phones becoming an integral part of our daily lives and coupled with high-speed internet reaching every corner of India, it seems that nothing is out of reach or unnecessary. It is a geographically vast country. It will take another two to thirty years to introduce and educate people on the importance of investing and saving. But thank you to the startup ecosystem for making this possible in such a short time. Those living in Tier II or Tier III cities can invest in MFs, stocks, IPOs, and Bitcoin with the help of FinTech apps at the click of a button. The main reason why we should invest and save is hidden in the background, as every financial statement says: Please read all relevant documents before investing. Driving a car without knowing what A, B, C (Accelerator, Brake, Clutch) mean and shifting gears at the right time and speed can result in an accident. I often think about resuming driving. No, not just understanding the sync between everyone with the help of an expert, not just understanding the sync between everyone with the help of an expert, I suggest you take the help of an expert to understand the synchronization between everyone. It also allows us to understand the traffic rules so that we can avoid errors and glitches in the near future. Similarly, before you start saving and decide to invest in a regulated product, you should know the basic characteristics of the product, including the associated risks and volatility. This will help you reach your long-term or short-term goals. The study includes an analysis of financial inclusion in society through mobile apps or we can say that financial inclusion through FinTech Companies. Our study focus on analysis of the psychological thinking of the people specially youngster of Uttarakhand and Saharanpur, about Mobile apps its services, and security.
The impact of aromatherapy on glossophobia among medical students: A study on cortisol levels and stress reduction
Authors: Ozcan Gulbahar , Bozok Ummu , Battal Fetullah , Bayraktar Bulent
Published: August 2024

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking, presentation anxiety) is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme fear and anxiety about public speaking. Glossophobia is a very common phobia worldwide, reportedly affecting 75% of the population. This study aims to examine the effects of different aroma inhalations (Thyme and Juniper) on public speaking anxiety, and salivary cortisol hormone levels in university students. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 104 university students, male and female, between the ages of 18-20. In the first step, cortisol hormone levels were determined using the ELISA technique in the saliva samples taken from the university students included in the study. The average salivary cortisol hormone level and public speaking anxiety levels of the university students participating in the study showed a positive and statistically significant relationship (p=0.001). There is a significant negative correlation between the participants' public speaking anxiety and post-thyme oil status at a 99% confidence level and a 1% significance level, r=-.318. When public speaking anxiety and juniper oil were analyzed, a significant negative relationship was found at r=-.290, a 99% confidence level, and a 1% significance level. It was also concluded that inhalation of 2% thyme essential oil in individuals with high glossophobia is both safe and beneficial in reducing anxiety levels.
Analysis of traumatic flexor tendon injuries: A single-center experience
Authors: Ceran Fatih , Kapi Emin , Dokur Mehmet
Published: August 2024

Flexor tendon injuries cause serious work and health losses. Studies on flexor tendon injuries have generally focused on treatment modalities. The study's goal is to retrospectively screen the cases admitted to a single center and reveal in detail the causes of injury and the patients' sociodemographic characteristics. The study included 120 patients who applied to our center between January 2015 and December 2017 with a flexor tendon injury and underwent surgery on the same day. We investigated the patients' age, gender, and hand dominance as demographic characteristics. We classified the injury characteristics as the mechanism of the injury, the nature of the injury, the identity and number of affected fingers, the injured area and side, the number of involved tendons, the accompanying fractures, the nerve injury, and the vascular injury. As surgical details, we evaluated the type of anesthesia and the duration of the surgery. We identified 171 flexor tendons and 120 patients, of which 85% (n=102) were male and 15% (n=18) were female. Home accidents caused 26.6% of the injuries (32/120). Most patients had a single finger injury (88/120, 73.3%). Injuries were most common in Zone 2 (61/171, 35.6%). Patients with vascular and nerve injuries, along with flexor tendon injuries, were in the majority (48%). Our study provides detailed sociodemographic information about flexor tendon injuries. Because this study sheds light on injury mechanisms, it will serve as a guide for preventing such injuries.
Comparison of laparoscopic and open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis: Retrospective analysis of single centre experiences
Authors: Barut Bora , Ceylan Cengi
Published: August 2024

Despite all the advances in laparoscopic surgery, it is still controversial whether complicated appendicitis should be treated by laparoscopic or open surgery. In this study, we aimed to compare intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of patients with complicated appendicitis who underwent laparoscopic or open appendectomy. Between March 2018 and March 2022, 151 patients underwent laparoscopic or open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis were analysed retrospectively. Demographic, laboratory data, and postoperative outcomes were examined. The median age of the patients was 46 years (interquartile range: 31-63) and 55% of the patients were male. Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in 54.3% of the patients. While there was no significant difference observed in hospitalization durations between groups, laparoscopic appendectomy exhibited longer operation times compared to open appendectomy. Furthermore, postoperative follow-ups revealed a higher incidence of severe complications (Clavien-Dindo 3-4) in laparoscopic appendectomy (p=0.037). Subgroup analysis of complications indicated a greater frequency of intra-abdominal abscesses in laparoscopic procedures (p=0.033). Although the benefits of minimally invasive surgeries have been well-established, in cases of complicated appendicitis, we recommend open surgery over laparoscopic surgery to clinicians.
The effect of web-based education on psychomotor skills education in nursing: Randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Aslan Hakime , Aktura Seher
Published: August 2024

This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of web-based education on psychomotor skills teaching and information levels in nursing students. The research is a randomized controlled clinical trial. The sample consisted of 90 students. In order to collect data, intravenous-Intramuscular injection skill checklists and drug administration knowledge tests created by the researchers were used. According to the post test; it was determined that the mean scores of intravenous catheterization and intramuscular injection skill scores of the students in the experimental group were statistically higher than the control group (p=0.000, effect size d=1.399, 1.347 respectively). In addition, it was determined that the information tests point average of the students in the experimental group (69.73±8.81) was higher than that of the control group (58.37±8.53), and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (p=0.000, effect size d=1.310). As a result, it was determined that web-based education increased the psychomotor skills and information levels of nursing students.
Three-year analysis of confirmatory testing outcomes in individuals with positive anti-HIV screening results
Authors: Kalayci Hacer , Gurpinar Ahmet , Erdal Huseyin , Calgin Mustafa
Published: August 2024

Despite the increase in preventive health measures and awareness-raising efforts against HIV worldwide, it continues to be a significant global public health problem today. This study aims to determine anti-HIV seropositivity, trends in false-positive rates, and demographic characteristics of patients with reactive anti-HIV test results. In this retrospective study, anti-HIV test results of a total of 55,763 patients between January 2021 and December 2023 were analyzed. Samples were studied with anti-HIV fourth-generation ELISA test (Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany). Reactive samples were sent to the National HIV-AIDS Confirmation and Viral Hepatitis Reference Laboratory for confirmation. Of the 55,763 samples evaluated, 169 (0.30%) were found to be reactive with the anti-HIV fourth-generation ELISA test (Cobas e 601, Roche, Mannheim, Germany). The confirmation test result of 75 patients was positive and 94 patients were negative. Patients with positive confirmation test results constituted 0.13% of all patients examined. Of the patients with positive confirmation results, 68 (90.7%) were male and 7 (9.3%) were female. When we examined the age groups, the HIV positivity rates were found to be 59% in the <35 age group and 57.8% in the 35-55 age group. As a result of this retrospective study, the results of HIV seropositivity in gender and age groups were found to be consistent with both our country's data and other studies conducted in our country. The high rate of false positive results in screening tests showed the importance of confirmatory tests.
EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF FEMALE IDENTITY IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Damghanian Maryam , Sahrabi Zainab , Farnam Farnaz , Ebadi Abbas
Published: August 2024

Background: Women comprise one of the major population groups of any society that have been studied separately in recent decades due to their specific sexual, social, economic, and cultural traits. They make up half of the country’s population, so their potential abilities and injuries should not be neglected. Identity is a complex concept in social sciences that it is very difficult to reach a consensus on its definition. The aim of this study was to explore female identity through the systematic review of the literature. Methods: This was a systematic review in which the sources addressing female identity and its characteristics available in credible Persian and English databases were analysed. Then an operational definition was provided for the concept under study. To analyse the data, the text of each source was read carefully, and each sentence, phrase, or words contributing to the meaning, definition, attributes, and measurement of the concept were collected in a separate Microsoft Word file. In the next step, the data collected were coded and finally categorized. Results: The features of the concept of female identity in reproductive health appeared in three themes: Adaptation to the changes of the identity concept based on individual, temporal, and spatial conditions, facing life crises, and peace arising from constructive interactions. Conclusions: Female identity in reproductive health" is a dynamic, complex, and multidimensional concept comprising a set of characteristics, including adaptation with the changes of the concept of identity based on individual, temporal, and spatial circumstances, encountering life crises, and peace arising from constructive interactions. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 24 (7) July, 2023; 1-9
"LIVING BEYOND LIMITS": NEUROGENIC INFLUENCES OF OVEREXCITABILITIES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE HIGHLY GIFTED
Authors: Alker Leon
Published: August 2024

This study introduced the concepts of the inability to deal with or channel overexcitabilities to expand the giftedness research. Giftedness refers to outstanding levels of competence and aptitude in one or several domains. Based on neurogenic theories of sensory modulation and integration, it was hypothesized that gifted individuals (1) exhibit stronger overexcitabilities and sensitivities than average-intelligent individuals, (2) that these deteriorate their mental health and induce mental illness, (3) and (4) the inability to deal/ channel mediates the relation between overexcitabilities and mental health and illness. The design of the study was cross-sectional and descriptive (N=450). Highly gifted individuals (n=300) were recruited from Mensa and non-gifted college students (n=150) were recruited from the University of Groningen. The first and second hypotheses were tested using two and four independent T-tests, respectively. Four mediation analyses were conducted to test the mediational effects. The bootstrap sample was elevated to 5,000 to apply the analyses with more confidence. All hypotheses were supported. The mediational analyses were highly significant with medium to strong effect sizes. This study concludes that in the highly gifted the inability to deal with or channel overexcitabilities can explain varying levels of mental health and illness and is a major indicator in determining the influence of overexcitabilities on mental health and illness. Whether gifted individuals thrive in their lives may largely depend on their ability to channel overexcitabilities into success and innovation. As existing therapeutic practice - more often than not - fails the complexity of the gifted client, this thesis recommends interventions based on the Theory of Positive Disintegration to meet the needs of highly gifted individuals.
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND METABOLIC DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Authors: Breadon Carolyn , Arunogiri Shalini , Turbic Alisa , Lavale Alex , Maldonado Ricardo , Fahms Jayashri Kulkarni AM
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aimed to measure sequential rates of obesity, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and anxiety, depression, and antidepressant treatment in pregnant women in Australia between 2008 and 2022. Materials and Methods: BMI ≥ 30 (obesity), BMI ≥ 35 (severe obesity/obesity class II and III), gestational diabetes, Type II diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, clinical diagnoses of anxiety and depression, antidepressant treatment. Results: Women taking antidepressants in pregnancy were substantially more vulnerable to obesity (BMI ≥ 30) with rates of 43.59% vs 26.00%. Women taking antidepressants in pregnancy also had higher rates of severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35) at 25.63% vs 12.98%. A small minority of these women were also nearly 6 times more likely to drink alcohol in pregnancy (2.7% vs 0.47%) and to use other drugs in pregnancy such as amphetamines (0.35% vs 0.07%) and cannabis (3.4% vs 0.73%). When compared with peers matched for diagnoses of depression and anxiety, women taking antidepressants were still more likely to be obese (25.63% vs 20.17%) though this difference was not so marked. Rates of obesity have increased in the cohort studied from 26.86% to 31.27%; of gestational diabetes from 3.98% to 21.77%; of polycystic ovary syndrome from 1.47% to 5.47%; of anxiety from 1.11% to 5.77%; of depression from 2.17% to 4.31%, and antidepressant treatment from 1.45% to 2.16%. Conclusions: Obesity, gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome rates have substantially increased between 2008 and 2022 in Australia. Rates of anxiety in pregnant women have increased substantially over this period, as have rates of depression. Women living with depression and anxiety in pregnancy are increasing to suffer obesity and related metabolic conditions. Antidepressant treatment may also increase these women’s vulnerability to obesity and severe obesity.
Multimodal personality assessment from audio, visual, and verbal features
Authors:   , Koutsoumpis Antonios
Published: August 2024

The main theme of the present dissertation was the measurement of personality traits
through someone’s verbal and non-verbal behavior. In most studies, personality traits were
measured using the HEXACO model of personality, a theoretical framework – based on
cross-cultural lexical research – that organizes personality using six factors: Honesty-Humility,
Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience.
In one of the studies the Big Five Model was used, which contains similar factors except for
Honesty-Humility. Behavior was measured through three modalities: (a) audio, including voice
characteristics, such as voice intensity or pitch, (b) visual, including facial expressions and
head movements, and (c) verbal, including written or spoken text. All three modalities were
automatically extracted using software developed to measure the three types of features at
a granular level. Below are presented the main findings across the four empirical chapters of
the present dissertation.
The findings of the four empirical chapters have significant implications for practitioners
and personality psychologists, alike. Regarding practitioners (e.g., AVI vendors), the results
suggest that the content of job interview questions should be carefully designed to activate
the traits someone is interested in measuring. The more the content of the interview questions
aligns with the constructs to-be-measured (e.g., personality traits), the more the behaviors
exhibited in those questions will correlate with the constructs of interest. Furthermore, even
though the algorithm in Chapter 4 was relatively free of biases, some biases did emerge (e.g.,
existing gender differences were sometimes further exacerbated). As a result, practitioners
might consider applying bias mitigation techniques when employing AVIs in selection
contexts, even though such techniques might reduce the overall performance of machine
learning models.
Regarding personality psychologists, these results suggest that personality inferences are
mainly driven by verbal instead of non-verbal behaviors. The kernel of truth in text-based
personality assessment further highlighted the linguistic behaviors that contribute the
most in accurate personality assessment. Finally, the results showed that the asymmetry
in explained variance between self- and observer reports was accounted for by the level
of contextualization of personality assessment, as suggested by the bandwidth-fidelity
dilemma. This suggests, that contextualization of personality assessment seems to be
the main explanation of the asymmetry, and theoretical frameworks on the accuracy of
personality assessment, such as the SOKA model, might need to integrate contextualization
as an important component to explain the asymmetry.
Thioguanine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors:   , Simsek Melek
Published: August 2024

This thesis was dedicated to provide a comprehensive insight into the safe and efficacious utilization of thioguanine as an immunosuppressive treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Azathioprine and mercaptopurine have been used for decades in the maintenance treatment of IBD, but half of the patients discontinue therapy within two years due to side effects or insufficient efficacy. Thioguanine, traditionally used as a chemotherapeutic agent and also belonging to the thiopurine class, offers a more favorable metabolic profile and was proposed as a treatment option for IBD.

We have found that thioguanine is an effective medication for IBD, with a corticosteroid-free remission rate of 45% after 12 months of treatment (Chapter 4). The clinical efficacy of thioguanine is quite comparable to azathioprine and mercaptopurine. The advantage of thioguanine appears to be its better tolerance and more favorable side effect profile, with 80% of patients tolerating the drug well, compared to less than 50% with azathioprine and/or mercaptopurine (Chapter 3). Relevant thioguanine-related side effects were observed in 13% of patients, with severe side effects occurring in 5% (myelotoxicity and hepatotoxicity each in 6%, infections in 10%, and portal hypertension in one patient). Moreover, among members of the Dutch National Crohn's and Colitis patient organization, 75% of patients reported satisfaction with the treatment, and 80% were satisfied with the quality of care (Chapter 5).

Initially, there were concerns about the safety of thioguanine, particularly regarding the development of (histological) liver abnormalities (such as nodular regenerative hyperplasia, NRH). In multiple studies, we have shown that when thioguanine is adequately dosed (i.e., 0.2-0.3 mg/kg, maximum 25 mg per day), these liver abnormalities are found in only a small percentage of patients (2 out of 52 patients with liver biopsies, 3.8%; both asymptomatic) and are rarely clinically relevant (Chapter 7 and 8).

Additionally, our cohort study of 117 pregnancies, resulting in 109 live births, suggests that thioguanine is safe for pregnant IBD patients, and maternal and fetal outcomes are comparable to those observed with azathioprine and mercaptopurine during pregnancy (Chapter 6).
Doença do Refluxo Gastroesofágico: uma revisão abrangente
Authors: Teixeira Amanda Miranda Matos , Oliveira Fernanda Caetano Solano , Soares Maíra Ravel Nunes , Rosa Laura de Oliveira Martins , Benevenutti Letícia , Galdino Letícia Souza Silva , Morais Lorena Ricardo Guimarães Alves , Silva Giulia Marilac Teixeira da , Moura Suélen Lacerda , Silveira Nícolas Semaan , Carvalho Luciana Azevedo Silva Mantovani de , Ohana Giovanna Gontijo Alves de Sousa , Signorelli Mariana de Sena Milagres , Carreiro Luíza Filizzola Carabetti , Rodrigues Maria Eduarda Souza Tassi
Published: August 2024

A Doença do Refluxo Gastroesofágico (DRGE) é um transtorno digestivo prevalente, com cerca de metade da população experienciando sintomas em algum momento da vida. Definida pela definição de Montreal, a DRGE resulta do retorno do conteúdo gástrico ao esôfago, apresentando sintomas variados como regurgitação e dor epigástrica. A compreensão da DRGE evoluiu, reconhecendo não apenas o refluxo ácido, mas também outros fatores como refluxo não ácido e questões bioquímicas e fisiológicas. Estudos recentes destacam o impacto significativo da DRGE na qualidade de vida, com sintomas como azia, dor torácica e distúrbios do sono, além de uma associação com maior incidência de ansiedade e depressão. O diagnóstico é desafiador e baseia-se na combinação de história clínica, teste terapêutico e exames como endoscopia, pHmetria e manometria esofágica. A fisiopatologia é complexa, envolvendo a disfunção do esfíncter esofágico inferior e outras alterações fisiológicas, enquanto o tratamento pode incluir mudanças dietéticas e comportamentais, medicamentos como Inibidores da Bomba de Prótons (IBPs), e opções cirúrgicas para casos graves ou refratários. A evolução contínua no conhecimento e nas abordagens terapêuticas promete melhorias significativas no manejo da DRGE, com novas terapias e técnicas cirúrgicas oferecendo esperança para uma abordagem mais eficaz e personalizada.
The development of early acute respiratory distress-syndrome and the collapse of the capsule of fibrous-focal pulmonary tuberculosis against the background of infection with COVID-19
Authors: Alpidovskaya O. V.
Published: August 2024

The article presents the results of clinical and pathomorphological studies of a patient who died from the rapid development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and the collapse of the capsule of fibrous-focal pulmonary tuberculosis against the background of COVID-19 infection.

Description of the case. Patient G.L., 48 years old, hospitalized for some hours on May 28, 2023 at the emergency hospital of the Ministry of Health of Chuvashia. Computed tomography revealed signs of bilateral viral interstitial pneumonia, the percentage of lung tissue damage was 61%. Signs of fibrous-focal tuberculosis were determined in the lower parts of the left lung. PCR analysis for COVID-19 was positive. The assessment of the condition on the NEWS2 scale was 11 points. In the general blood test: leukocytes: 14.3 (3.39–8.86) × 109/l, lymphocytes: 5 (19–37) %, ESR: 49 (2-15) mm / hour, D-dimer: 345 (0–250). Despite the started treatment, a fatal outcome suddenly occurred.

Conclusion. A case of a rare localization of pulmonary tuberculosis (S8–9), which proceeded for several years, is described. It should be noted the features of this form after infection with SARS-CoV-2: despite the favorable course of the process, signs of amyloidosis were determined in the vessels of the lungs. Against the background of COVID-19 infection, a disintegrated capsule with signs of tuberculous granulomatous inflammation noted in the lower parts of the lungs. Tuberculous caseous foci with exudative-productive inflammation along the periphery of the necrotic focus were determined. It should be noted that vessels with amyloid were detected with signs of alterative processes.
Organization and implementation of anti-epidemic work in the foci of tuberculosis infection. Part 2
Authors: Bogorodskaya E. M. , Oganezova G. S. , Nozdrevatyk I. V.
Published: August 2024

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Knocking on NATO: Strategic and institutional challenges risk the future of Europe’s seven-decade long cold peace
Authors: Kimball Anessa
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Despite its strong role in providing the public good of European stability by the provision of collective defence and security via an exclusive club, NATO faces challenges as it enters its next decade of survival. NATO’s unique institutional structure permits a variety of cooperative schemes to produce the club’s goods depending on how individual contributions aggregate to provide the good as well as the qualities associated with the publicness of the good (i.e. rivalry and excludability). NATO partners use both threshold and joint product structures to manage partner heterogeneities regarding capacity and willingness. NATO continues to face strategic challenges from Russia in a variety of domains (defence, economic, political) requiring continued partner collaboration to address threats ranging from cybersecurity and media manipulation to both overt and covert military pressures. Managing the insecurities from Russia require complex interdependence and partners in its limitroph regions sought reassurance through troop deployments both sinking costs and tying hands for partners. The U.S. under a Trump administration has sent increasingly noisy signals of the credibility of its commitment to Article V leading to institutional uncertainty compounded by the unknown effects of Brexit on political aspects and defence burden-sharing. Given the conjunction of strategic insecurities and institutional uncertainties, it is convenient to knock on NATO but rational institutionalist theory offers more optimism about its future. Data indicate enlargement permitted several partners, particularly Germany and the U.K., to shift the burden of supporting NATO to both new partners and existing partners such as Turkey, Spain, France, and Canada. Moreover, any alternative to NATO is more costly for less endowed partners facing defence pressures increasing their willingness to accept the burden to tune of doubling down the commitments made by the Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic since joining. Canada’s role as a broker of compromise and its willingness to make credible its defence commitments will place it in the middle of future missions regardless of domestic politics. Canada’s leadership in reassuring and socialising new partners in the Baltics deployment offers another opportunity to retain its objective and subjective position as a key partner and ally.
Enabling Partial Upgrading in Alberta: A Review of the Regulatory Framework and Opportunities for Improvement
Authors: Winter Jennifer , Fellows G. Kent , Goodday Victoria
Published: August 2024

Alberta’s energy resources are market-constrained. The province has the opportunity to alleviate constraints by partially upgrading its crude bitumen before shipping to refinery: partial upgrading would create new markets for Alberta oil and free up pipeline capacity for all producers by reducing the volume of diluent in the system. The Government of Alberta has taken steps to take advantage of this opportunity through enactment of the Energy Diversification Act (2018) and subsequent launch of the Alberta Partial Upgrading Program to provide fiscal support to proponents of partial upgrading. In addition to financial risk, however, proponents face regulatory risk and there is the opportunity to facilitate the proliferation of partial upgrading at scale by ensuring an enabling regulatory environment. As a new approach to oil processing, partial upgrading may not fit neatly into existing rules and regulatory processes. There is the need for a comprehensive review of the regulatory framework and how it would apply to commercial-scale partial upgrading in order to understand where gaps exist and opportunities for improving regulatory certainty may lie. Here we show several gaps and sources of uncertainty in Alberta’s regulatory framework that may hinder proliferation of partial upgrading at scale. We find that partial upgrading would likely be treated as an oil sands processing plant but the lack of formal delineation between types of processing plants creates ambiguity and inefficiencies. Other gaps and sources of uncertainty are not unique to partial upgrading projects, but are of special importance to this group due to timing, the newness of the technology, and the shifting environmental regulation context in Alberta and Canada in general. Our analysis shows that numerous immediate opportunities exist to improve regulatory certainty for proponents.
Slamming the Golden Door: Canada-U.S. Migration Policy and Refugee Resettlement
Authors: Falconer Robert
Published: August 2024

In the past few weeks, the United States has either announced or considered noteworthy changes to refugee and asylum policies. On July 15, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced that migrants who pass through another country before arriving at or within the United States will be barred from claiming asylum there, with few exceptions. On July 18, 2019 Politico reported that the Trump Administration was preparing to slash refugee admissions for the 2020 fiscal year (Hesson 2019), a report that was partially realized in a September 26th decision by the White House to reduce the ceiling on refugee resettlement from 30,000 in 2019 to 18,000 for the coming year (White House 2019). This continues the trend of previous reductions in 2017 and 2018, the latter of which resulted in Canada surpassing the United States to resettle more refugees than any other country in the world. Both of these policy changes may have significant implications for Canada. This communiqué will focus on U.S. retreat from refugee resettlement, while a second communiqué focuses on the U.S. asylum bar.
Tax Policy Trends: The Alberta Child and Family Benefit: Who Gains and Who Loses?
Authors: Tedds Lindsay
Published: August 2024

A closer look at the ACFB shows that, once it is phased in, many families will receive less financial support than they did previously.