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A STUDY OF THE CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL CAREGIVERS AT THE PAEDIATRIC WARD OF THE CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL, GHANA
Authors: Nyala Dorinda Npoinden
Published: November 2022

Relationships are formed between formal and informal caregivers as they cater for in-patients. These relationships are formed as they perform their caregiving activities. The various caregiving tasks of formal and informal caregivers tend to overlap, causing conflict in the relationships between formal and informal caregivers. Conflicts between caregivers negatively affect the health care of in-patients. There is therefore the need for caregivers (both formal and informal) to know what their various tasks are, which is a step toward a coordinated working relationship between them. Studies have found that caregiving roles, communication and role expectations and perceptions of formal and informal caregivers determine whether both parties can coordinate their various caregiving tasks. Limited research is also found on how formal and informal caregivers relate with one another in providing care for the elderly and those with specific ailments such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and delirium who might not be necessarily hospitalised. Previous studies have not treated the various tasks performed by formal and informal caregivers and the tasks that overlap between them which is the focus of this study. A sample size of 21 study participants, including eight in-patients, eight informal caregivers and five formal caregivers, was used. The study adopted the qualitative research approach using interviews and observation to gather data from formal and informal caregivers. It was found that specialised caregiving tasks were performed by formal caregivers while unspecialised caregiving tasks were performed by informal caregivers. Overlaps in the performance of specialised and unspecialised caregiving tasks were detected when some caregiving tasks that otherwise required unspecialised skills needed to be performed with specialised skills. Where a minimum level of skill was required, informal caregivers were taught a few skills to enable them to undertake those tasks. In order to improve the working relationship between formal and informal caregivers at the paediatric ward of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, it is recommended that these minor training by formal caregivers are intensified to improve the working relationship between formal and informal caregivers. Hospitals should also have clearly delineated roles for formal and informal caregivers to avoid overlapping caregiving tasks. This will ultimately enhance the quality of care provided to in-patients by improving communication between caregivers and reducing conflicts.

 

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THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM LED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF COUNTRY REUNIFICATION IN 1972
Authors: Thuy Nguyen Thi Le
Published: November 2022

During the war of resistance against the US, to save the country 21 years of hardship for the Vietnamese people, the year 1972 held a particularly important position, creating a major turning point of the war with decisive victories in both South and North Vietnam, both military, political and diplomatic struggles. Due to the heavy defeat, the US imperialists were forced to return to the negotiating table, sign the Paris Agreement, end the war, and restore peace in Vietnam. With this victory, the Vietnamese army and people fulfilled President Ho Chi Minh’s instructions to “fight for the US to get out”, to “fight for the puppets to get out”, and to regain independence and reunify the country.

 

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT: A KEY-AREA FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND TEACHER SKILLS
Authors: Ioannidi Vasiliki , Malafantis Konstantinos D.
Published: November 2022

This article constitutes a literature review on inclusive education for inclusive school development. Inclusive education supports a holistic and sustainable approach to learning for all and combines all fields of knowledge and experience. The focus of this paper is to explore the theoretical interrelation between inclusive education and sustainable philosophy. Prevention education can be a key educational process for the sustainability of inclusive education. The review examines issues, as it is necessary to develop data that will contribute to a more comprehensive description of these modern educational trends and will help to develop appropriate school materials on inclusive education and learning for all. The Index for Inclusion (Booth et al., 2006) is a set of materials to guide schools through the inclusive process in the 21st century with emphasis on the social model of disability. Further, the review examines to shed light on the skills of teachers. The purpose of this study is to review recent theoretical approaches and new data that would promote teacher education for inclusion.
 

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THE STATUS OF THE TERRESTRIAL PLANT SPECIES AVAILABLE IN HAMISI SUB-COUNTY, VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Okinda James , Mamboleo Dennis , Simiyu Romborah , Nasilomwa Boniface Mulimi
Published: November 2022

Most of the earth’s ecosystems have been dramatically transformed through anthropogenic actions. Unfortunately, some of these transformations represent a loss of diversity rather than enriching it. Habitat loss due to large-scale conversion of land to agriculture and settlement, infrastructure establishment, the introduction of invasive species and overexploitation of biological resources are among the global key drivers of terrestrial plant species diversity loss all of which have their origin in human demands placed on the terrestrial ecosystems. In Vihiga County, Hamisi sub-county, the rate of terrestrial plant diversity decline has increased in the recent past due to human actions; however, little is known about the effects of anthropogenic activities on terrestrial plant species diversity. The purpose of this study was to examine the status of the terrestrial plant species available in Hamisi Sub County of Vihiga County. The study was based on the ecological period between 1985 and 2015. The mixed research method design was adopted and a sample size of 201 household heads was selected from a study population of 17095. The sub-county was stratified into two divisions purposively selected for the administration of questionnaires, then the target household heads population was selected through simple random sampling. Key informants such as KWS officers, local administrators, agricultural officers, environmental officers and CBO leaders were selected through purposive sampling. Primary data was obtained through direct field observation, photography, satellite images, questionnaire administration, interview of key informants and focus group discussion. Secondary data was obtained from documented material; textbooks, journals, magazines, published and unpublished government reports and websites. Data from questionnaires were analyzed descriptively (frequencies with their percentages, means and standard deviation) using SPSS and presented in form of tables, charts and graphs and discussion essays. The other quantitative data analysis was performed using ArcGIS Desktop tools and presented as satellite images, GIS plates and photographs. Qualitative data was analyzed from emerging themes. The study findings revealed that: The terrestrial plant species had declined to a large extent while others disappeared completely. This information was expected to be used by decision-makers to ensure a high percentage of terrestrial plant species diversity is restored for human well-being.
 

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AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE PROCESS OF IDENTITY EXPLORATION AND THE EMERGENCE OF EATING DISORDERS IN STUDENT LIFE
Authors: Konstantopoulou Georgia , Mavroeidi Eleni , Ntanellari Erestina , Morfi-Bonikou Maria-Mavra , Mentis Manolis
Published: November 2022

As the physical and psychological well-being has become a cultural and public health focus in Western countries, the impact of social networking sites has been highlighted, especially for the young who are in the process of identity formation. For them, the rapidly evolving social media world is increasing in importance as the main arena for socializing, experimentation, exploration and communication. Studies connect the exposure of adolescents and young adults to social media with body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders (ED), mainly bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. Especially the media cultivating beauty ideals are predictors of the development of eating pathology. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between social media platforms and eating disorders in students and whether their use influences the process of identity formation. With a sample of 158 students from the University of Patras, the measuring instruments used in the study were a structured questionnaire to investigate the effect of social media on eating disorders and the process of identity exploration and the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE) questionnaire to investigate the episodes of binge eating, predisposition to bulimia nervosa and the cognitive and behavioral manifestations of bulimia.
 

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ÖRGÜTSEL ÇATIŞMALARIN YÖNETİMİNE YÖNELİK BİR ARAÇ OLARAK ARABULUCULUK
Authors: KORKMAZ Fahrettin , KIYAK Emre , AKÇAY Püren
Published: November 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmada örgütsel çatışmanın ortadan kaldırılması gereken olumsuz bir durum olmaktan çok, yönetilebilir bir süreç olarak nitelendirilmesine imkân tanıyan modern örgütsel çatışma yönetimi yaklaşımları dikkate alınarak, çatışma yönetim tarzlarının arasına arabuluculuk yönteminin dâhil edilmesinin ne ölçüde mümkün olacağının ortaya konması amaçlanmaktadır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışmada çatışma kavramına yönelik kuramsal temellere çerçevesinde, modern çatışma yaklaşımında yapılandırılmış bir örgütsel çatışma envanteri esas alınarak arabuluculuğun bir çatışma yönetim aracı olarak uygulanıp uygulanamayacağı sorusuna cevap aranırken, arabuluculuk yönteminin uyuşmazlık çözümünden ziyade bir çatışma yönetim aracı olarak kullanılabilmesi için klasik hedeflerinden ayrılması gerektiğine vurgu yapılacak, devamında arabuluculuğun çatışma yönetim aracı olarak elverişli olabileceği alanlar ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır.
Bulgular: Arabuluculuğun problem çözücü yaklaşım ekseninde şekillenen klasik hedefleri, bu yöntemin bir çatışma yönetim aracı olarak kullanılmak istenilmesi halinde yeterli olmayacaktır. Yani, bir çatışma yönetim aracı olarak arabuluculuk, ancak klasik hedeflerinden ayrıldığında verimli olabilecektir. Fakat bu durum problem çözücü arabuluculuk yaklaşımda benimsenen tekniklerin ve bu yaklaşımın hedeflerinin çatışma yönetim sürecinde tamamen göz ardı edilmesi gerekeceği anlamına gelmeyecektir. Bu noktada, çatışma yönetim aracı olarak etkinlik kazanan bir arabuluculuk sürecinin, doğrudan çatışmanın yönetilmesini ve onun fonksiyonel bir yapıya kavuşturulmasını hedeflemek yerine, diğer çatışma yönetim stillerinden hangisinin benimseneceği noktasında çatışma taraflarının isabetli bir tercihte bulunmalarını kolaylaştırma hedeflenebilir.
Özgünlük: Türkiye’de Arabuluculuğu örgütsel çatışmaların yönetimine yönelik bir araç bakış açısıyla inceleyen bir araştırmaya rastlanılmamıştır.
Empowerment of Medan Estate Village Communities in Utilizing Waste Fabric as Souvenir Products
Authors: Yenni Novida , Farihah Farihah , Hastuti Pebri , Wahyudi Arief , Debyana Debyana
Published: November 2022

This Community Partnership (PKM) program generally aims to assist craft business groups, fashion business activists and PKK mothers in Medan Estate Village, Percut Sei Tuan District in managing and utilizing Fabric waste or cloth waste into souvenirs that have a selling price. In the use of Fabric waste or cloth waste, it can also reduce environmental pollution and reduce waste, especially cloth waste in Medan Estate Village, where the majority of the workers are fashion business activists and businesses related to the use of cloth. The method used in this study is the approach, training, and assistance carried out by researchers to the Medan Estate Village craft business group, fashion business activists, and PKK mothers. Partners of this PKM face various problems from lack of awareness in the need to keep the environment clean, lack of knowledge and initiative to use Fabric waste or cloth waste as souvenirs so that they have a selling value. The output and specific targets of this research are increasing public awareness in managing cloth waste into selling points.  The success rate of this service activity will be measured by the results of: 1. Increasing the quality of human resources in awareness of the need to keep the environment clean from cloth waste, utilizing cloth or Fabric waste waste as souvenirs, 2. Souvenir products, 3. Logo creation, 4. Online shops and offline.
Analyzing the Role of Great Powers in Creating the Durand Line and Its impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
Authors: Mazloum Yar Fayaz Gul , Ihsan Ihsan Ullah , Hafiz Mohammad Shafiq
Published: November 2022

The existence of countries based on borders is the product of the second half of the nineteenth century, and Afghanistan is the first country to be established on this basis. Afghanistan's current political borders are imposed, largely influenced by the political struggles and rivalries of the British and Tsarist Russia in the 19th century and during the Great Game to prevent a direct confrontation between the two powers in Central Asia. They set up a barrier between themselves and established the country's political borders through several treaties. Meanwhile, the Durand Line and the issue of Pashtunistan are very important, because the developments in Afghanistan after the signing of the Durand Line entered a new phase, and with the passage of time and some major changes such as Britain's withdrawal from the subcontinent and India's independence, not only failed, but the advent of Pakistan and the conflict of interests between the two neighboring countries has led to the complexity of events which has been on the rise and continues to this day. The present study, using descriptive-analytical methods and citing reliable library sources, seeks to examine the role of major powers such as Britain and Russia in shaping Afghanistan's political borders, especially the Durand Line, and its negative consequences for Afghanistan and its role in creating differences between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The results show that regional and supra-regional powers, especially Britain, played a role in shaping Afghanistan's borders, and Durand's mystery is one of the leftovers of British-Indian colonialism, which has now become a source of discord between Afghanistan and Pakistan and its negative consequences to Afghanistan includes land closures and lack of access to open waters, support and rise of political instability in Afghanistan
Causes of Water Management Crisis in Afghanistan
Authors: Baidar Karimullah , Ihsan Ihsanullah , Safi Malaly
Published: November 2022

Water is the common property of all human beings, which must be properly passed on to future generations. Water is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century and its mismanagement can threaten living Creatures’ lives. Afghanistan is one of the countries in the world that has sufficient water resources but unfortunately its water is not properly managed due to the presence of water along its borders which comp cate water management but some Other factors such as lack of capital, lack of skilled manpower and lack of agreements with the neighboring countries on the water are the factors that are causing water management crisis in the country. The purpose of this article is to explore and investigate the causes the of water management crisis in the country and strive to find out the causes that play an important role in the emergence of water management crisis in the country. This article is a descriptive study of the research approach and its methods analytical.
Evaluation of Intercropping System of Sweet Corn (Zea mays-saccharata Sturt) and Vegetable Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr) in Integrated Fertilizer Application
Authors:   Program study of Agrotechnology Agricultural Faculty University Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Darini Maria Theresia
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intercropping system of sweet corn and vegetable soybeans on the application of combination different sources organic fertilizer and dosage of NPK fertilizer. The research was carried out from June to August 2022 in the Giwangan Umbulharjo village, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study was arranged in a factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with three replication. The first factor were the source of organic fertilizer consisting of three sources (cow, chicken manure and municipal compost), the second factor were dosages of NPK consisting of three levels (200, 300 and 400) kg ha-1, so that obtained 27 unit of experimental plots. The observation variable include component of growth, yield and efficiency land. The statistic analysis of data with analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a significant level of 5% followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at a significant 5%. The result showed that the application of combination chicken manure with a dosages 300 kg ha-1 NPK fertilizer in the best growth and the highest yield of intercropping sweet corn and vegetable soybeans, and the component efficiency land showed the value of 1.55 Land Equivalent Ratio, 0.92 Competitive Index, 1.59 Crop System Efficiency and 1.07 Relative Yield Total.
The Influence of Collaborative Learning on Social Skills in Higher Education
Authors:   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, Laksmiwati Hermien , Rusijono Rusijono ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, Mariono Andi ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, Arianto Fajar ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the influence of social skills between students who take part in collaborative learning and discussion. The research method used in this research is true experiment. The use of real experiments in this study aims to determine the causal influence between two factors that are intentionally treated or the treatment group and the control group and to compare the treatment and control that are not subject to treatment conditions. The subjects of this study were psychology students, there are 78 students who were divided into two groups, namely experimental and control. The results of the study showed that there were significant differences between groups that were taught with collaborative learning and groups that were taught by discussion learning. It viewed from the results of the study, it can be seen that the test results on group students who were taught by collaborative learning obtained a higher average value of social skills than the group without being taught by collaborative learning, namely by regular discussion. The average acquisition value of social skills is far adrift between the two groups.
Sex Differences on Sars-Cov-2 Infected Patients Admitted in a Spanish Hospital
Authors:   Pharmacy Service, La Plana University Hospital, Villarreal, Castellon, Spain, FJ Carrera-Hueso
Published: November 2022

Background: Sex-dependent and advanced-age-related susceptibilities have been described as risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection in epidemiological studies carried out worldwide. Therefore, sex could be a determining factor in the development and outcome of the SARS-COV-2 infection, and its study may be useful for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at improving the prognosis of the disease. Aims: To study whether there are differences based on gender in the prognosis of SARS-COV-2 infection in hospitalized patients. Methods: Retrospective observational cohort study carried out in a Spanish hospital. The statistical analysis determined the differences in characteristics and clinical evolution of the infection segregated by gender.
Covid-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis with extensive cavitary pneumonia: a case report
Authors: Hanif Sadaf , Iqbal Madiha , Sethi Sher Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Covid-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) is a new entity and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Covid-19 is a pro-inflammatory and immunosuppressive disease, provoking fungal infections, especially by Aspergillus species.
We describe the case of a critically ill Covid-19 female patient, who was diagnosed with CAPA infection and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She was given intravenous Remdesivir. Her chest X-ray a few days after admission showed multiple cavities. Her condition initially improved but deteriorated again, with worsening hypoxia and pneumothorax and multiple cavitary lesions on HRCT of the chest. Despite optimal treatment, she could not recover. Interestingly, she had no predisposing risk factor for pulmonary aspergillosis, such as chronic lung disease, diabetes or use of immunosuppressants such as Tocilizumab.
CAPA is an emerging entity with worsening hypoxia, and failure to improve can be an early sign. Early identification and treatment can improve survival and outcomes in Covid-19 patients.
The causes and complexities of induced abortion in Pakistan
Authors: Daterdiwala Nida Fatima , Akberally Shama
Published: November 2022

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Strategi Think Pair Share dalam Mata Pelajaran Sejarah
Authors: Kaviza M. , Ibrahim Che Saodah , Che Noh Nasimah
Published: November 2022

Penguasaan penulisan esei dan membentuk minat belajar yang baik merupakan masalah yang dihadapi dalam proses pembelajaran sejarah. Justeru, kajian tindakan ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti sama ada aktiviti pembelajaran berasaskan strategi Think Pair Share dapat meningkatkan penguasaan penulisan esei, minat belajar dan pencapaian sejarah dalam kalangan murid. Kajian tindakan ini berdasarkan Model Kemmis dan McTaggart (1988). Instrumen kajian ialah ujian penulisan esei dan pencapaian, soal selidik minat belajar serta temu bual tidak berstruktur. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa terdapat peningkatan skor penguasaan penulisan esei pada tahap cukup efektif bagi murid pencapaian lemah dan sederhana, manakala tahap efektif bagi murid pencapaian cemerlang. Minat belajar berada pada tahap tinggi bagi murid pencapaian lemah dan cemerlang manakala tahap sangat tinggi bagi murid pencapaian sederhana. Tambahan pula, pencapaian sejarah meningkat antara ujian pra dan pasca serta persepsi penerimaan murid adalah baik. Pelaksanaan aktiviti pembelajaran berasaskan strategi Think Pair Share adalah berkesan dalam mata pelajaran sejarah.
Henry Corbin, Tanrının Yüzü İnsanın Yüzü: Yorumbilgisi ve Tasavvuf, çev. Kübra Gürkan, B. Garen Beşiktaşlıyan
Authors: ÖZKAN Naciye
Published: November 2022

Hermeneutik ve tasavvuf arasındaki ilişki özellikle son dönemde tasavvuf metinlerinin muhtevasını anlama girişimleriyle artmış ve belirginleşmiştir. Birçok çalışmada doğaüstü olarak kabul edilen bu mistik metinlerin yapısı, içinde bulunduğu geleneğin de etkisiyle kapalı kalmış ve ulaşılamadıkça okur için daha da büyük bir ilgi odağı haline gelmiştir. Hermeneutik bir tavırla tasavvuf metinlerine nüfuz edilebileceği düşüncesi ise halen tartışmalıdır.
Children with ADHD were affected in terms of mental health and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: ERDEN Semih , UZUN Necati
Published: November 2022

Aim: COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on the lives of many children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. This research aims to investigate the effects on the mental status and quality of life of children with ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Method: This study was conducted at the child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinic of a university hospital, between April and May 2020. The research group consisted of 113 children and adolescents with ADHD, and the control group consisted of 45 children and adolescents. The depression and anxiety symptoms of the children were assessed using the Child Depression Inventory (CDI) and the Screen for Child Anxiety-Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), respectively. Child-reported and parent-reported Pediatric Quality of Life Inventories (PedsQL) were used to evaluate the health-related quality of life of the children. Result: Depressive symptoms and anxiety levels were found to be statistically higher in the ADHD group. According to PedsQL-P scale, psychosocial and scale total scores were statistically significantly lower. According to the regression analysis, the SCARED scores predicted negative physical, psychosocial, and total scores of the PEDsQL-C scale. The CDI scores, however, predicted negative physical, psychosocial, and total scores of the PEDsQL-P scale. Conclusion: This study revealed that in the COVID-19 pandemic, children with ADHD are more affected in terms of depression, anxiety and quality of life than children without any psychiatric disease. The study findings suggest that further studies are needed to better understand the psychological conditions and difficulties that children with ADHD experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Variabel Penggerak Manajemen Laba Dalam Kacamata Ukuran Perusahaan Dan Financial Distress
Authors: Rahmani Hani Fitria
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh ukuran perusahaan dan financial distress terhadap manajemen laba, baik secara parsial maupun simultan pada perusahaan BUMN yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2016-2020, Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode statistik deskriptif dan asosiatif, metode analisis menggunakan analisis regresi data panel dan dilakukan pengujian uji asumsi klasik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh secara negatif siginifikan terhadap manajemen laba dan financial distress berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap manajemen laba. Serta secara simultan ukuran perusahaan dan financial distress berpengaruh terhadap manajemen laba.
Factors Influencing Drug Abuse among Youth (15-24 Years) in Kisenyi Slum, Kampala District of Uganda
Authors: Nakibuuka Immaculate , Nalubega Margaret Joy
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Globally, youths are at risk of engaging in drug abuse. In Uganda, the prevalence of drug abuse among youths is 70.1% which is a lot higher than that of East Africa which is approximated at 45.5%. The study examined the factors influencing drug abuse among the youth in Kisenyi slum of Kampala district. It specifically assessed the relationship between socio-cultural factors, economic factors, and individual factors on drug abuse among youth. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design in which a quantitative data collection approach was applied. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 239 youths. Data was cleaned, coded and entered into SPSS software for analysis. The results generated were in the form of descriptive statistics, Pearson chi-square analyses and binary logistics regressions. Results: The study found that the following factors had a statistically significant relationship with drug abuse in Kisenyi slum; religious service attendance (AOR=0.12; 95%CI=0.02-0.68; p=0.03*), family structure (AOR=20.04; 95%CI= 1.75-29.66; p<0.001*), family member smoking cigarettes/tobacco (AOR=0.83; 95%CI= 0.21-3.35; p=0.001*), a friend who drinks alcohol (AOR=1.21; 95%CI= 0.50-2.95; p=0.050*), a friend who smokes cigarettes/tobacco (AOR=0.47; 95%CI= 0.06-3.75; p=0.003*), television watching (AOR=3.56; 95%CI= 1.19-10.71; p<0.001*), social media access (AOR=1.51; 95%CI= 0.51-4.42; p=0.002*), type of house lived in (AOR=3.64; 95%CI= 0.91-14.5; p<0.001*), source of livelihood (AOR=0.88; 95%CI= 0.06-13.39; p=0.014*), drug availability (AOR=0.18; 95%CI= 0.03-1.20; p=0.029*), cost of drugs (AOR=5.92; 95%CI= 1.81-19.40; p<0.001*), perceptions on drugs (AOR=0.70; 95%CI= 0.17-2.88; p=0.002*), and convenience in talking (AOR=1.41; 95%CI= 0.48-4.15; p=0.002*). Conclusion: It can be concluded that socio-cultural, economic and individual factors have a statistically significant influence on drug abuse among youths in Kisenyi Slum, Kampala district. The study recommends engagement of religious leaders to include drug abuse and its effects in their sermons, regular police patrols to remand street children, rolling out business, technical vocational education and training (BITVET) to provide skills to youths, support youth businesses with seed capital and identification of youth champions to sensitize youths on drug abuse, its dangers and how to overcome addiction.
A Study of the After-Effects of COVID-19 with an Emphasis on Potential Cardio-Thoracic Diseases through a Machine Learning Outlook
Authors: Sridhar M. Bhanu , Varshini L. Gopika , Madhavi MVSP. , Jagadamba PVSL.
Published: November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world rigorously. As of now, people have learned to live with it. In this situation, after-effects of the pandemic have begun to surface rapidly. From recent studies and research works, it has been noted that after being affected by COVID-19, the patient may suffer with chest diseases, heart problems, epilepsy, or neural problems. This paper focuses on the above said perception to study and deduce the after-effects of the pandemic on the Cardio-Thoracic systems and the diseases that might surface in the future. Analysis of the data from 100+ patients from a hospital in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, suggests that some patients might suffer cardiovascular problems and/or chest problems in their near future. Patients who have been exposed to the pandemic did suffer heart damage, and such risk is greater for those who already possess respiratory and cardiac problems. According to the results, those over the age of 35 are more likely to be affected by COVID-19 and are most likely to face cardio-related complications such as clots, cardiac arrest, and admission to intensive care unit (ICU) or in the worst case, death. For studying this hypothesis, the Machine Learning algorithms of K-Nearest Neighbour and Naïve Bayes have been identified for utilization in the future works of the above-said data.
Cloud Computing Safety Concern and Its Confronts: A Compressive Investigation
Authors: Jaiswal Swati , Hiwarkar Tryambak
Published: November 2022

Cloud computing is a new approach to data storage and processing in the field of computer science. Computing in the cloud refers to the use of a network's or the internet's hosted servers and other associated resources. Cloud computing is an expansion of other computing methods such as grid computing and distributed computing. Currently, cloud computing is utilized by both industries and universities. The cloud is a service that helps its users by giving them access to online virtual resources. There are always new methods being developed, and cloud computing is a sector that is growing rapidly. In tandem with the growth of the cloud computing environment comes a corresponding rise in the difficulty of ensuring the system's safety. Users trust the cloud with their data, but if their data isn't secure, they may stop using it. Some of the concerns with cloud security, such as multi-tenancy, will be explored in this paper. Mobility, adaptability, availability, etc. Current security methods and strategies for a safe cloud environment are also discussed in the article. The information presented in this paper will help researchers and practitioners get more familiar with the various security threats and the models and methods provided to combat them.
The test wall of ?Nubeculina Cushman 1924 (Miliolida): updates on its agglutinated-porcelaneous wall structure from entire and sectioned specimens
Authors: Capotondi Lucilla , Kaminski Michael A. , Mancin Nicoletta
Published: November 2022

There is a growing number of new foraminifera with agglutinated wall types held together by secreted crystallites of high-magnesium calcite that do not fit within the traditional definition of the Miliolida. In this study, we analyzed entire and sectioned foraminiferal specimens frommodern marine sediments collected off the Croatian coast (Adriatic Sea) using an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) equipped with Energy-Dispersive x-ray-Spectroscopy (EDS). The investigated specimens resemble the miliolid genera Nubeculina Cushman 1924 and Falsonubeculina Amao and Kaminski 2019, but display characteristics of testmorphology and an agglutinated-porcelaneous wall structure that have not been previously observed in similar miliolids. Their wall structure is more like that observed in primitive agglutinated foraminifera such as Lagenammina rather than in true miliolids. New taxonomical inferences regarding the nubeculinid group of genera are discussed.
Scientific activity evaluation in Cuban universities: Analysis based on Scival (2011-2021)
Authors: Peralta-González María Josefa , Gregorio-Chaviano Orlando
Published: November 2022

Objective. The study aims to analyze indicators of production, collaboration, visibility, impact, and innovation of Cuban universities through Scival during the period 2012-2021.

Design/Methodology/Approach. The study design is non-experimental (cross-sectional) and quantitative (descriptive). Eleven Cuban universities were identified in Scival. The indicators were delimited in a time window of 10 years (2012-2021). We analized the results based on 21 indicators covering scientific output, thematic categories, collaboration, visibility, and scientific and patent impact.

Results/Discussion. 59.7% of the scientific output is produced by the University of Havana (UH) and the Central University of Las Villas (UCLV). There is a high specialization in engineering and computational sciences. Basic sciences such as mathematics, chemistry and physics are highlighted. 62.1% of the scientific output has been cited. The works’ distribution by journals’ quartiles revealed that 47.3% of the production had been published in 50% of the top Scopus journals during the last ten years. Low performance in innovation and social impact through patents was evidenced. Only UH and UCLV are highlighted.

Conclusions. Scival is highly useful for conducting more effective institutional scientific production studies and establishing comparisons of multiple indicators. The biases offered by the tool are minimized, thus offering reliable information for decision-making. The study revealed essential data on Cuban universities' scientific output in Scopus in the last ten years. This is useful for science managers, decision-makers, researchers, and publishers.

Originality/Value. The study is novel given that there is a lack of antecedents of Cuban studies using Scival to analyze the universities’ performance. An update on the status of scientific output, visibility and impact is provided.
Travel agencies’ role in gastronomy tourism development and a gastronomy tour example
Authors: YENTÜR Feray , DEMİR Cengiz
Published: November 2022

Gastronomy tourism embraces a wide range of gastronomic opportunities for tourists while contributing to sustainability, rural development and the protection of culinary heritage. It diversifies and revitalizes tourism as one of the industry's essential element and emerging segments. However, there is a scarcity of research on the issue related to travel agencies. The purpose of this research is to determine whether travel agencies in İzmir use culinary elements and gastronomic sources as themes in their tour packages to highlight the gastronomy tourism potential of the city, and explore ways of developing this approach. Thus, the contribution of this study is threefold. First, travel agencies in downtown İzmir were surveyed in terms of their actual gastronomy tourism product offers and future plans to create one. The survey results revealed that gastronomy was not promoted as a principal theme due to a lack of awareness of potential local and regional culinary resources. Second, experts in the gastronomy and tourism industries were contacted using purposive sampling. Their opinions were sought regarding places, products and activities that could be included in a gastronomy tour package. Finally, an example tour program was created based on expert opinions along with the author’s contribution.
Implementasi Konsep Sajidin Dalam Surat Al-Hijr Ayat 98 Pada Dunia Pendidikan
Authors: Istiqomah rahmawati  , Eko Ngabdul Shodikin  , Sarwadi
Published: November 2022

The word prostration in the Qur'an with its various forms, often experiences repetition in many verses, this indicates that the word has an important and deep meaning. This is what inspired the author to explore the concept of "sajidin" in the letter al Hijr verse 98 "wa kun minas sajidin" which means "be you among those who prostrate". The secret behind Allah's command in this verse will be discussed in this paper. The origin of the word sajidin is the plural form of sa>jid which means perpetrator. Prostrating means prostrating the noblest part parallel to the ground. Everything in nature prostrates to Allah in their respective situations and conditions, starting from plants, animals and even heavenly bodies. When a person prostrates, he prostrates his face at the level of his feet. This has a deep philosophical meaning, there is helplessness, the totality of surrender, submission and so on. The author tries to reveal the concept to adopt its values ​​so that it can be implied in the educational process in the hope that generations of sajidi>n mentality will be born.
Studi Kasus Santriwati Halaqoh Khotm Islamic Center Bin Baz dalam Memilih Jurusan Kuliah
Authors: Robbaniyah Qiyadah , Roidah Lina  , Amelia Falensyana
Published: November 2022

Banyaknya pelajar yang masih kebingungan dalam pemilihan jurusan kuliah di perguruan tinggi, pemilihan jurusan di perguruan tinggi sebaiknya disesuaikan dengan minat dan bakat yang sudah diketahui dari pengalaman, pendidikan sebelumnya. Penelitian ini di lakukan berdasarkan studi kasus yang dialami 3 (tiga) santriwati halaqoh khotm Islamic Center Bin Baz kesulitan memilih jurusan kuliah.

Tujuan penelitian ini ingin mengetahui secara mendalam apa faktor-faktor penyebab dari kesulitan santriwati halaqoh khotm dalam memilih jurusan kuliah. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif, Model pendekatan yang digunakan adalah studi kasus, pengambilan data dengan observasi dan wawancara.

Hasil penelitian adalah didapatkan bahwa faktor-faktor penyebab dari kesulitan santriwati halaqoh khotm dalam memilih jurusan kuliah adalah karena belum mengetahui kepribadinya, belum mengetahui bakatnya, minimnya pengetahuan terhadap macam-macam profesi, dan adanya hambatan yang belum terselesaikan di diri santriwati yang menghambat santriwati di masa depanya.

Dalam melaksakanalan pendalaman kasus, peneliti melakukan 2 sesi yaitu; pertama, pengarahan yang melibatkan peneliti, ustadzah pengajar halaqoh khotm Islamic Center Bin Baz, dan 2 ustadzah yang berkompeten di bidangnya. Kedua, pendampingan dalam pembuatan rancangan masa depan. Dari hasil pendampingan persantriwati mengunakan pendekatan coaching dan tema yang diambil adalah pembuatan rancangan masa depan terkait cita-cita, rancangan program pengambilan sanad, rancangan pengembangan diri, rancangan skil kerumah tanggaan, rancangan pemilihan jurusan kuliah
Integrasi Model Pendidikan Pondok Pesantren Salaf Dan Khalaf (Studi Kasus di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta)
Authors: Abu Kholish  , Moch. Khoirul Anam  , Abrori
Published: November 2022

Penelitian lapangan ini menggunakan pendekatan pendekatan Ilmu Pendidikan Islam dan Fenomenologi dalam mengkaji integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data kualitatif deskriptif. Ada enam latar belakang masalah yang menjadikan penelitian ini urgen dilaksanakan, pertama, arus globalisasi  saat ini mengharuskan model pendidikan pondok pesantren tidak dilaksanakan secara dikotomis. Kedua, integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf harus segera direalisasikan guna menjawab tantangan zaman. Ketiga, pola integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf perlu untuk terus dikaji dan dikembangkan guna menemukan pola integrasi yang ideal. Keempat,   diperlukan sebuah model pendidikan pondok pesantren yang sudah mengintegrasikan pendidikan salaf dan khalaf. Kelima, Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta sudah melaksanakan model integrasi pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf. Keenam,  belum adanya penelitian sejenis yang mengkaji tentang integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan, pertama, landasan filosofis integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta adalah kaidah “al-muhafadhotu ‘ala al-qodimi al-sholih wa al-akhdzu bil jadidi al-ashlah” dan penjelasan surat At-Taubah ayat 122 dan  surat al-Qoshos ayat 77 yang menjelaskan pentingnya ilmu agama Islam dan ilmu umum sebagai satu kesatuan integral. Kedua, implementasi integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta dilaksanakan melalui jalur kurikulum pondok pesantren dan kurikulum pendidikan formal melalui lembaga pendidikan MI Baburroyan dan MTs Irsyadul Anam secara integratif. Ketiga, ada lima peluang dan lima tantangan dalam implementasi integrasi model pendidikan pondok pesantren salaf dan khalaf di Pondok Pesantren Irsyadul Anam Yogyakarta
Numerical Analysis of Semiconductor Ring Lasers with Backscattering Coefficients Mismatch
Authors: SAEED Nasr , TALLA Alain Francis , ALHADJI ABBBA Oumate , KİNGNİ Sifeu T.
Published: November 2022

The numerical analysis of a semiconductor ring laser (SRL) by using the basic two-mode model and a parameter mismatch in the backscattering coefficients is presented in this paper to account for the asymmetry along the ring. The operation of SRL is discovered to be affected by changing the conservative backscattering parameter for a fixed value of the dissipative backscattering parameter, and the bidirectional regime with alternating oscillation can be suppressed. The numerical results of this paper and the experimental results of the literature depicts a good correspondence.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Miskin oleh Dinas Kesejahteraan Sosial di Kelurahan Letwaru Kecamatan Masohi Maluku Tengah
Authors: Sakir Ahmad Rosandi
Published: November 2022

Salah satu kewajiban pemerintah yakni melakukan penanggulangan kemiskinan yang harus dilakukan sebagai pemenuhan atau wujud dari amanat rakyat. Dalam pembukaan undag-undang dasar 1945 disebut bahwa ‘’ Pemerintah Negara Republik Indonesia melindungi segenap bangsa Indonesia dan Seluruh Tumpah darah Indonesia dan Untuk memajukan kesejahteraan umum mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa’’ pernyataan ini menjadi cita-cita yang  bulat dan semangat bangsa yang dinyatakan dalam Sila kelima Pancasila, yaitu mewujudkan ‘’Keadilan Sosial Bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia’’ dan yang landasan Strukturalnya terumuskan secara jelas dalam undang-undang Dasar 1945 Pasal 33 ayat (1) dan (3), oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis tingkat keberhasilan KUBE di kelurahan Letwaru Kecamatan Masohi Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh anggota kelompok usaha sebanyak 40 orang dari 4 Kelompok Usaha Bersama. Teknik penarikan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling, yakni mengambil sebagian dari seluruh populasi yang ada, yakni sebanyak 50 % atau 20 sampel penelitian. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis kuantitatif, yakni menginterpretasikan data hasil penelitian terkait program KUBE ditinjau dari aspek ekonomi dan sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan KUBE ditinjau dari aspek ekonomi dan sosial belum cukup baik dan dirasakan manfaatnya oleh masyarakat di Kecamatan Masohi Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Faktor penyebab ketidakberhasilan tersebut lebih banyak dikarenakan faktor aspek ekonomi belum menjalankan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Sedangkan faktor sosial relatif lebih baik sekalipun hanya pada tingkat kurang. Oleh karena itu, proses pemberdayaan dalam aspek ekonomi masih perlu dapat perhatian yang serius.
Raltitrexed in Patients With Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Authors: Vu Thyna , Spry Carolyn
Published: November 2022

This review identified limited evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of raltitrexed for patients who had previously experienced adverse events following treatment with fluoropyrimidines. These studies had several limitations, most notably lacking a separate control group; therefore, the effectiveness of raltitrexed in this population is uncertain.

Limited evidence was found about the safety of raltitrexed for patients who had previously experienced adverse events with fluoropyrimidine treatment. Reported adverse events included cardiac or vascular adverse events, anemia, and nausea and vomiting. No treatment-associated deaths were reported in the studies included in this review.

No studies were identified that compared the clinical effectiveness of raltitrexed to other therapies, placebo, or no treatment comparator groups for treatment of patients who had experienced adverse events from fluoropyrimidine therapy.

This review identified evidence for people who had previously experienced severe adverse events, primarily cardiotoxicity, following treatment with fluoropyrimidines. It is unclear if these findings are appliable to patients with a complete dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency.
Let’s E-X-P-A-N-D Your knowledge
Authors:   Orofacial Myology Edmonton, Virji Seema
Published: November 2022

Over the past century we have noted a decrease in jaw size, and an increase in underdeveloped jaws, which fail to accommodate teeth. This has affected how the tongue, the primary oral structure, fits in the mouth. Over time many treatment modalities have been made to expand the upper arch or the maxilla to help accommodate the teeth and the tongue. This seminar will focus on different orthodontic appliances used to achieve palatal expansion.
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Teak Sawdust-Reinforced Composite Boards Affected by the Alkalization Process
Authors: Putra Reza , Muhammad Muhammad , Hafli T , Islami Nurul , Nugraha P Muhammad , Irsyad K M
Published: November 2022

The development of the teak wood processing industry is growing rapidly, especially in the Aceh area. Allows a lot of waste to be generated. This research was conducted by utilizing sawn wood waste into particle boards. To test the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard using a matrix of teak waste and SHCP 2668 WNC resin with a ratio of 60: 40, and variations in treatment (NaOH) 2,5, 5, and 7,5% in immersion for 2 hours. Then the particleboard is compressed using a hot press machine at a temperature of 150˚C for 20 minutes, and a pressure of 50 kg/cm2. Then tested according to SNI 03-2105-2006 standards, namely density, thickness expansion, moisture content, elasticity, and modulus of fracture. The results of the particle board test on the physical and mechanical properties test, namely the density yielded the best value for the 5% (NaOH) treatment with a value of 0.854 gr/cm3, the best water content test with 2.5% (NaOH) treatment with a value of 4.563 %, viscous development with treatment (NaOH) 5% with a value of 7.573%, the best elasticity test on treatment (NaOH) 2.5% with a value of 2.470 kgf/cm2, and the best fracture modulus test on treatment (NaOH) 7.5% with a value of 48.611 kgf/cm2 declared to meet the standard requirements of SNI 03-2105-2006. With alkaline treatment, particleboard gives a relatively good value compared to no treatment.