bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of palatal defect post hemimaxillectomy: a case report
Authors: Ramadhan Pra Purnama , Habar Ike Damayanti , Jubhari Eri Hendra , Irsal Imran , Sam Irsal Wahyudi
Published: April 2023

A 42-year-old woman was referred to the Department of Prosthodontics, Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital with speech, swallowing and chewing difficulties caused by a fractured and non-reusable acrylic obturator. The patient had been using the obturator since maxillary tumor resection in 2012, which resulted in a significant and deep defect in the right maxillary region. Intraoral examination revealed a defect in the midline of the palate that extended to the left alveolar bone, and 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 16 were edentulous. The maxillary defect did not appear inflamed or infected, and the surrounding area appeared normal. The treatment plan was fabrication of a maxillofacial skeletal partial denture to rehabilitate the maxillary defect. Primary impressions were made with irreversible hydrocolloid ma-terial with a stock tray to obtain a study model. Custom tray was made for individual impressions with polyvinyl si-loxane material to obtain working models. A survey was conducted, and framework and bite rim were made. Maxil-lary denture was designed with Akers clasps at 35, 37, RPI at 45, full palatal palate as main connector. The denture framework was tried on, followed by determination of vertical dimensions. Denture alignment was done in the articu-lator using A3 color. The was prostheses were tried in and evaluated of retention, articulation, phonetics, and aes-thetics; then sent to dental laboratory for processing and the obturator was then inserted into the patient's mouth. Pati-ent follow-up was scheduled 24 hours and 1 week after insertion. It is concluded that the maxillofacial partial den-ture is a rehabilitation device that can result in decent retention and stabilization, especially in cases of acquired de-fects. The prosthesis can improve patient adaptation and ability with speech, mastication and swallowing functions.
A NEW SPECIES OF HYDROPHILIC GENUS TYPHA L. (TYPHACEAE) FROM THE SOUTHERN REGIONS OF THE ASTRAKHAN REGION
Authors: Krasnova A.
Published: April 2023

The results of the comparative-morphological analysis of Typha astrakhanica are presented. It has been established that according to morphological signs, plants from the southern reservoirs (Volga delta) of the Astrakhan oblast differ from those given in the botanical literature, T. angustifolia, T. australis, T. domingensis, T. grossheimii. The described species has membranous, rounded at the apex upward-directed lobes (ears) of the vagina of stem leaves, narrowly lanceolate, breaking off stigmas of fruiting flowers, It is assumed that T. astrakhanica is a Paleogene species of Kamyshin flora [Akhmetyev, 2007].
Concept of Aushadha Dharna (Tying Some Parts of Medicinal Herbs) in Ayurveda
Authors: Puja Upadhyay  , Murlidhar Paliwal
Published: April 2023

Ayurveda is one of the oldest and most widely used traditional systems of medicine. The ancient knowledge of this traditional system of healing has yet to be fully explored. The confluence of rich information from several traditional medical systems might lead to new possibilities in the herbal drug development process. Apart from the various hurdles to the development of plant-based medicines, the lack of knowledge of the differences and similarities between the theoretical doctrines of these systems is the main obstacle to their convergence. In the ancient times, medicine has been closely related to science as well as religion and faith. Ancient civilization had developed different assessments of medicine. They believe that medicine was mythological, and diseases were ascribed mostly to the supernatural forces. The goal of this review paper is to highlight the ancient concept of use of medicine as on amulet, the core concepts of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda in the Management of Neurodegenerative Disorder, Kampavata w.s.r. Parkinsonism: A Case Report
Authors: Malavika M M  , T K Sujan  , Ambili Krishna
Published: April 2023

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder of CNS affecting the motor system, with increasing frequency in nearly 1% of the population older than 60 years of age. Affects men more frequently than women. The symptoms start insidiously and tend to be unilateral or asymmetrical at the onset. The initial manifestations may be tremor, slowness, clumsiness of an arm or leg. Tremors, rigidity, akinesia and postural disturbances are the major clinical abnormalities. Clinical features may include mask face, slurred & indistinct speech, festinant gait, stooped posture, resting tremors, rigidity (cogwheel or lead pipe). Based on the symptoms like Kampa, Stambha, Chestasanga, Vakvikriti it can be correlated to Kampavata which is mentioned under Vataja Nanathmaja Vyadhi. Application of Ayurvedic principles on the pathology involved, reveals a distinct vitiation of Vata dosha along with vitiation of Udana and Vyana vayu. The current paper is the case report of a 45 year old female patient presenting with complaints of tremors of both hands aggravate at rest, slow body movements and activities, decreased handwriting size, swaying while walking since 1 year. The case was diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease based on clinical manifestations and neurological examination. A multimodality treatment in the form of Panchakarma therapies including Basti, Shirovasti, Nasya along with Samana oushadhis for a period of 33 days yields a better result in this condition. The condition of the patient improved with gradual course of treatment. The assessment was done before and after treatment and during follow up using Hoehn and Yahr scale and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale. Follow up with Samana oushadhis are given for 1 month. Hoehn and Yahr scale changes to stage 3 after 15 days from stage 4 and changed to 2.5 after treatment. Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale was reduced from 39 to 19. During follow up period also the values remained the same.
Management of Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint through Samana Snehapana with Sahacharadi Mezhukupaka - Case Series
Authors: Remya R G  , T K Sujan  , Manju P S  , Ambili Krishna
Published: April 2023

Osteoarthritis is one of the oldest known chronic degenerative joint disorders characterized by joint pain, tenderness, limitation of movements, crepitus, occasional effusion and variable degrees of local inflammation. In Ayurveda, this disease clinically simulates with Sandhigata vata which occurs due to the localization of the vitiated Vata dosha in the Asthi sandhis of the body. It is characterized by the symptoms pertaining to the Asthi sandhis like Sandhi soola, Sandhi sopha etc.  Acharya Susrutha has mentioned the treatment for Sandhigata vata clearly i.e., Snehana, Upanaha, Agnikarma, Bandhana and Unmardana. In Ashtanga Hridaya, Snehana is mentioned as one of the main treatment of Sandhigata vata. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Samana snehapana with Sahacharadi mezhukupaka for a duration of 14 days in patients of OA knee joint in the age group of 40–60 years. Materials and Method: A case series of 5 patients aged between 40-60 years diagnosed as osteoarthritis of knee joint with pain, stiffness, difficulty in physical function and mobility by using WOMAC Osteoarthritis index and TUG test. They are advised to take Sahacharadi mezhukupaka for duration of 14 days after doing Rookshana with Gandharvahastadi kashyam and Vaiswanara choorna for 5 days. Assessment was done on 20th day and 35th day after treatment. Results: After completion of Snehapana for 14 days followed by assessment, there was significant relief in pain, stiffness and improvement in physical function and mobility. WOMAC Index and TUG test scores shows significant improvement in patients. Conclusion: Osteoarthritis is a muculoskeletal degenerative disease affecting the bones, cartilage, joint and connective tissue leading to the impairment of function. In Ayurveda, by using Samana snehapana patients got satisfactory relief in pain, stiffness and improvement in physical function and mobility.
Ayurvedic Management of Alzheimer’s Dementia with Depressive Symptoms - A Case Study
Authors: Subisha KC  , Jithesh M
Published: April 2023

Dementia is a syndrome due to degeneration of the cerebral cortex, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, in which there is disturbance of multiple higher cortical functions, including memory, thinking, orientation, calculation, comprehension, capacity to learn, language skills and judgment. Alzheimer’s dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, dementia with lewy bodies, vascular dementia, Huntington’s dementia and Parkinson dementia are the types of dementia. Alzheimer’s dementia is the most common one among the category. The prevalence of depressive symptoms in dementia is 30% and is presented with symptoms such as poor appetite, sleep perversions and social withdrawal. Features of Smrti vibhrama and characteristics of Pranavrta vyana are being observed Alzheimer’s dementia. There is still no effective cure for dementia in contemporary medicine. So, developing an Ayurvedic protocol to treat dementia is a necessity. This is the case of a 72-year-old male presented with loss of interest in daily activities, fatigue, reduced appetite and increased sleep for duration of 7 months and underwent treatment for 1 month. Diagnosis was done based on the criteria in DSM 5 and the severity was assessed by Mini- mental status Examination and Hamilton’s Depression Scale. The management was a combination of modalities including Deepana, Pacana, Virecana, Nasya and follow-up of 1 month. The treatment modalities were found to be effective in the cognitive and depressive symptoms as well as improving the social behaviour in dementia patient.
Ayurvedic Intervention of Garbhashyagata Granthi (Uterine Fibroid) - A Case Report
Authors: Rashmi Sharma
Published: April 2023

Uterine fibroid is most common solid benign tumors in women of reproductive age. The symptoms of uterine fibroid adversely affect social and recreational activities, women's quality of life, and productivity at work. Uterine fibroid occur in 50–60% of women, rising to 70% by the age of 50 and in 30% of cases cause morbidity. A 40-year-old married woman consulted in the outpatient department (OPD) of P.G. department of Prasutitanta and Striroga with a complaint of heavy and prolong menstrual bleeding with painful menstruation since 5 years. It is associated with lower back pain, lower abdominal pain, frequent urination, mild constipation and pain in both lower extremities. Her Ultrasonography report shows bulky uterus and intramural uterine fibroid size of 19x17x25 mm. Patient was treated according to Ayurvedic management of Granthi. So the drug having properties Raktstambhak, Lekhana, Raktshodhak, Shothahara, etc. are used with advice of Pathya Aahar-Vihara.Treatment was continued for one years with a follow up once in 15days and a repeat scan revealed shrinking size of the fibroid and relief in all symptoms.
Effect of Dhanwantharam Taila Uttaravasthi and Guggulupanchapala Choorna in Bilateral Tubal Block: A Case Study
Authors: Anila.M  , Sivapriya.G
Published: April 2023

The prevalence of tubal factor infertility is higher in India due to higher rates of unrecognized PID (pelvic Inflammatory Disease). The risk of PID leading to scarring, adhesions, and partial or total obstruction of fallopian tubes necessities an aggressive approach to managing PID. PID has features similar to Yoniroga paripluta caused by Vata pitta dusti. In this case study, the patient experienced thick yellowish-white mucoid vaginal discharge while also suffering from recurrent UTIs for six months. She was diagnosed with bilateral tubal block and had a one-year history of infertility. The line of treatment was to normalize Vata-pitta dosha, as Paripluta was the root cause of tubal blockage here. Here the aim was to alleviate vitiated Vata pitta dosha and achieve Artava vaha sroto sodhana. Srotorodha in the Artava vaha srotas were eliminated by proper Sodhana, Shamana, and Sthanika chikitsa. Uttara vasthi effectively removes tubal block as it can deliver medicines close to the fallopian tube. Uttara vasthi with Dhanwantharam tailam can relieve abnormalities of the fallopian tube generated by Rooksha, Daruna, and Khara guna of Vata. All this management not only helps to get tube patency but also restores its normal physiological function. After receiving treatment for six months, the patient came with a normal Hysterosalpingography (HSG) report and reported symptomatic improvement.
Conceptual Study on Action of Visha Gunas with Snake Venom Compounds- A Comparison
Authors: Niranjana. L. Murali
Published: April 2023

Ayurveda, an Upaveda of Atharvaveda emphasis on the prevention of disease and yield positive health through proper diet, healthy lifestyle, right thinking with pleasant mind along with use of right choice of drugs, in short, a proper balance between body, mind and senses. Ayurveda deals mainly with eight branches of special units. Agadatantra (toxicology) is one among them and a most special wing for the diagnosis and management of different kinds of animate and inanimate poisoning. Visha (poison) is a substance imbalance the healthy constitution of the body and destructs the life by its different Gunas (properties). The qualities of Visha determine the lethality. In ancient Ayurvedic literature different opinion regarding the qualities of Visha. Each attribute has different action inside the body. The snake venom is highly toxic and contains more than 20 different compounds mainly include proteins and polypeptides. These mixtures of proteins, enzymes and other co factors determine toxicity and fatality, in correspondence with Teekshnadi Gunas of Visha. This article made an attempt to compare the Visha Guna action with that of snake venom compounds.
BI-IDEALS IN TERNARY SEMINEAR RINGS
Authors:   Department  of  Mathematics,  Government  Arts  College(Autonomous),(Affiliated  to  Bharathidasan  University, Tiruchirapalli),Kumbakonam -612 002, Tamil Nadu, India., Vijayakumar R. , Bharathi A. Dhivya ,   Department  of  Mathematics,  Government  Arts  College(Autonomous),(Affiliated  to  Bharathidasan  University, Tiruchirapalli),Kumbakonam -612 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2023

In this paper, we introduce the concept of Bi-ideal in ternary seminear rings as a generalization of quasi ideals in ternary seminear rings. We also study the notion of minimal bi-ideal in ternary seminear rings and derive some of their interesting properties.
Procurement Analysis of Pharmaceutical Supplies with Lean Hospital Approach in Pharmacy Department of Hospital “X” Tegal, Indonesia
Authors:   harmacy Department, STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal, Khaerun Nisa Ikrima , Yuliasih, Nur ,   harmacy Department, STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal, Wuryandari Tutik ,   harmacy Department, STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal, Hidayati Nur Rahmah ,   harmacy Department, STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal
Published: April 2023

Pharmacy Departments in hospitals are one of the biggest revenue contributors in hospitals. But on the other hand, pharmaceutical departments are also one of the biggest expenditure sources in hospitals, so it needs to be done well management. Then we need an analysis to identify wasteful activities. The method used is direct observation to observe the process of selection, planning, procurement, and received of medicines. Then conducted in-depth interviews with structural involved in the process of managing pharmaceutical supplies, see routine reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Policies, Guidelines for Hospital Pharmacy Services and Organization, and other supporting documents. Waste data analysis from interviews was conducted with current state mapping, root problem analysis with Root Cause Analysis and system improvement designs made in the form of Future State Mapping. In this study, it was found that waste occurred in the process of selection, planning and procurement, and received of medicines, including waste of waiting, waste of inventory, waste of human potential, waste of defect, waste of transportation, and waste of over processing. Proposed improvement in the selection, planning, procurement, and received process is the creation of an ITbased system and improvement of effective and efficient procedures to accommodate the work of managing pharmaceutical supplies, particularly in the selection, planning, procurement, and received process.
Rural Territorial Governance is Confronted with Urbanization in the Sub-Prefecture of Bingerville
Authors:   Teacher-researcher, Institute of Tropical Geography, Research Group in Rural Geography, University Félix Houphouet-Boigny / Ivory Coast (00225) 07 08 84 52 / 22 BP 87 Abidjan 22, Frederic Kouassi Yao
Published: April 2023

Suburban and peripheral villages of big cities are undergoing deep changes related to urban pressure. Actors, issues, challenges as well as conflicts of land use are more and more numerous and influence the modes of governance of these rural territories. These changes raise the problem of competence of each actor in the management of evolution dynamics of peripheral rural spaces in a context marked by permanent encroachment of urban on rural. This study focuses on rural governance in Bingerville, one of the most affected sub-prefectures by Abidjan’s spatial dynamics. It examines rural governance modes confronted with urbanization. How are economic and social development strategies implemented in villages considering morphological, social and functional changes that are taking place? The data collection methodology is based on documentary research and field surveys (observation, interviews and inquiry through questions). Observation has been necessary for estimating intensity of co-production of landscape by different actors. Interviews and inquiry through questions shed light on the modes of governance as known, settled and experienced by stakeholders. Results highlight two essential aspects: - Local political system and rural territory’s actors - the various modes of governance linked to the games and stakes of actors involved. Customary governance is based on a political system made up of generations with a rotating power time. Cornerstone of local system, the chiefdom, while striving to maintain a certain pre-eminence, choose all the time traditional and patrimonial governance. The State and local authorities choose a participatory approach involving village communities, private companies, families and individuals having interests in defined areas. The current peri-urban landscape thus has the mark of this everlasting conflicting combination.
Severe Norwegian Scabies Infection in Psoriatic Arthritis Patient with Naïve Hepatitis B and Sepsis: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine- Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital, Airlangga University, 6-8 Mayjend Prof. Dr. Moestopo Street, Surabaya, East Java 60131, Indonesia, Pramesthi Dewinta Enggar , Rahmawati Lita Diah
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Norwegian scabies is an acute form of severe scabies infection seen in immunocompromised patients. Psoriasis arthritis (PsA) is a systemic autoimmune disease involving the synovial tissue and skin. Norwegian scabies with its complication that occurs in PsA patients can be difficult to diagnose and cause mortality if untreated. Case presentation: A 39-year-old woman came to Dr. Soetomo’s hospital with complaints of body aches, peeled white scales all over her body, and immobilization for months. Multiple macular erythemas that were covered by thick scales with indistinct borders and multiple ulcers with slough were found.
Arthritis in Leprosy: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Airlangga University, Doctor Soetomo General Academic Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Tumewu Aaron
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Despite the third most common manifestations of leprosy, musculoskeletal manifestations are still underdiagnosed in leprosy patients, causing progressing and disfiguring disabilities. Case Presentation: A 25-year-old woman presented with constant pain in both hands that had been worsening over the past month. She also reported progressive nodules over the face. Radiology revealed deformity of the second digit of her left hand and punch biopsy revealed a type II reaction of lepromatous leprosy. She later started treatment with oral steroids and a multibacillary leprosy regimen.
Characteristics of Pregnant Women with Thyroid Disorders at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar
Authors: Hidayati Prema Hapsari , . Irmayanti
Published: April 2023

Backgrounds: At least 2% -3% of pregnant women experience thyroid dysfunction, which affects the health of the mother and baby. There is still little research on pregnant women with thyroid disorders. Aim: Investigating the characteristics of pregnant women with thyroid disorders in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar.
Diagnostic Problem of Facial Malignancy in The Elderly: A rare case
Authors:   Resident of Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, Taurini Dita
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Lymphoma can occur in adults and the elderly, this will affect the condition of both diagnosis and therapy. Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the case is rarely found and often overlaps the anatomical pathology picture similar to plasmacytoma. It is aggressive and often relapses.
Obesidade e absorção de vitamina D: como compreender essa relação?
Authors: Preto Mariana , Costa Lipolis Nayara , Aparecida das Virgens Amanda , Silvia Frangella Vera , De Campos Cardenas Thais
Published: April 2023

A obesidade é considerada uma desordem nutricional globalmente prevalente, com consequentes efeitos econômicos, psicossociais e clínicos. Obesidade e baixo nível de vitamina D alcançaram patamares elevados ao redor do mundo e pesquisas ligando esses dois problemas de saúde pública aumentaram nos últimos anos. Essa revisão bibliográfica integrativa visa compreender as possíveis causas de baixos níveis de vitamina D em obesos. A busca de artigos científicos foi realizada nos idiomas português, espanhol, italiano e inglês, com estudos publicados de 2011 a 2021. Os dados sugerem que a obesidade e os baixos níveis de vitamina D estão mais relacionados ao fato de a vitamina D ser sequestrada pelo tecido adiposo. Assim, quanto mais adipócito, mais vitamina D estocada, reduzindo a sua biodisponibilidade sérica. Outra hipótese é a diluição volumétrica, onde uma quantidade maior de vitamina D deve ser depositada para saturar a grande massa de tecido adiposo que acaba servindo como reservatório de vitamina D.  A perda de peso poderia ser uma aliada no aumento dos níveis de vitamina D sérica, mas ainda não se sabe se a suplementação de vitamina D seria capaz de aumentar seus níveis séricos. Os resultados dessa revisão indicam que o manejo nutricional para obesidade, incluindo melhoria de parâmetros hormonais, resposta à glicemia, modulação de microbiota intestinal, mudança na composição corporal com redução da gordura corporal, parece ser a principal estratégia para o alcance de níveis adequados de vitamina D.        
Palavras-chave: Vitamina D. Obesidade. Absorção. Deficiência de vitamina D.
PENGGUNAAN INSTAGRAM DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ISTIMA’ PADA MAHASISWA SASTRA ARAB UIN JAKARTA
Authors: Asifah Asifah , Hendra Faisal
Published: April 2023

Instagram merupakan sosial media yang sangat populer di berbagai negara. Instagram digunakan oleh masyarakat untuk membagikan moment mereka, berupa foto maupun video. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukan kepada masyarakat bahwa Instagram mempunyai manfaat yang lain yaitu untuk pembelajaran istima’ bahasa Arab, dan khususnya untuk mahasiswa di program studi sastra Arab Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, dan informasi dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan wawancara dan menggunakan quesioner berupa google form. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Instagram sangat bermanfaat bagi pelajar bahasa Arab dalam kemahiran istima’. Hasil tersebut merupakan responden dari mahasiswa Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Tanggapan mereka sangat berguna dalam hasil penelitian ini, terdapat 19 dari 30 mahasiswa yang telah mengisi quesioner tersebut dan merospen bahwa Instagram dimanfaatkan untuk mereka belajar bahasa Arab, dan mereka mempunyai kepuasan tersendiri dari akun yang mereka jadikan acuan untuk pembelajaran bahasa Arab khususnya dalam istima’.
INTERPRETASI PEREMPUAN KEPALA KELUARGA DI CYBER JOURNALISM BERDASARKAN SARA MILLS MODEL OF CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Authors: Zuhri Al , Susanti Hera , Maulida Desi , Nurdin Hanifah , Miftahurrahmah
Published: April 2023

This research is elaborated with the intention of examining and critiquing whether cyber journalism today still exhibits a patriarchal attitude. Qualitative is a method applied by the Sara Mills Model of Critical Discourse Analysis as the basis for data analysis. The study results found that SindoNews.com is marginalized women-headed (widows) in their reporting. From January to March 2022, it was found that there were 60 news headlines about widows and 9 (nine) news headlines about widowers on the website. SindoNews.com reports in an unbalanced manner by disclosing the current percentage of widows but does not report the percentage of widowers in the same portion of news. In fact, when a divorce occurs, is not only the status of a widow, but also a widower. Then there are some news stories that discuss widowers and widows in the same portion of the news, but the titles that are highlighted are only widow status. SindowNews.com seems to prefer frying the word widow as the selling point of the news here. In addition, the status of widows was also found to be interpreted with negative tendencies, such as seductive names, thirst for sex life, women who should be pitied, perpetrators of crime, easy women, and other wild meanings. Based on the journalistic code of ethics, especially in articles (1) and (3), this kind of reporting is not feasible because the aspect of balance still needs to be fulfilled. However, the author does not deny that SindoNews.com also reports on widow cases with a positive tendency, although the intensity is small.
Türkiye’de Kur’an Çevirisi/Meâl Üzerine Yapılmış Çalışmaların Tasnifi ve Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN BAŞER Hatice Merve , SÜTŞURUP Bedia
Published: April 2023

Kur’an-ı Kerîm’in dili Arapçadır. Zamanın geçmesiyle başka milletlerin İslam’a girmesiyle onun farklı dillere çevrilme ihtiyacı meydana gelmiştir. Kur’an’ın bütün olarak ilk çevirisi Farsça’ya yapılmıştır. Sonrasında tercüme/meâl faaliyetleri oldukça artmış ve Türkiye’de de birçok meâl yazılmıştır. Hem Kur’an’ın Türkçeye çevrilme meselesi hem de farklı pek çok meâlin bulunması bu konu üzerinde çeşitli içeriklerde çalışma yapılmasına imkan vermiştir. Çalışmanın konusu Türkiye’de Kur’an çevirisi/meâl üzerine yazılmış makalelerin tasnifi ve değerlendirilmesidir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden veri toplama ve içerik analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Bu bağlamda yazılan makalelerde konuların Kur’an tercümesinde karşılaşılan problemler ve yöntem önerileri; çeviride öne çıkan dönem ve dil; kavram ve konu kapsamında sure ve âyet çevirileri; kişi ve eser bazında yapılan çalışmalar şeklinde kümelendiğini görmekteyiz. İlgili konularda yazılmış makalelerin dikkat çektiği hususlar ve eksik yönlerini belirleyerek araştırmacılara çalışmalarında yol göstermesi amaçlanmıştır. Yapılan tüm çalışmaların konu olarak tasnifiyle bir araya getirmesi Kur’an çevirisine dair neler konuşulduğunu görmek bakımından önemlidir.
Mass media, institutional communication and the decision-making process in public administration
Authors: Paris Maria , Rus Mihaela , Tasențe Tănase
Published: April 2023

The role of mass media and institutional communication in public administration decision-making processes is complex and far-reaching. These two types of communication can serve to shape public policy, impact public opinion and inform public officials in decision-making. Mass media can be used to communicate ideas, inform the public and mobilize public opinion to influence decision-making. It can also be used as a tool for transparency, accountability and oversight of public decision-making. Institutional communication, such as internal memos, policy documents and research papers, can provide decision-makers with critical information to inform and guide their decision-making. Together, these two types of communication can act as a guide for public administration decision-making and help ensure that the public’s wishes and interests are taken into account.
Working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on employees and students
Authors: Piang Thang Muan
Published: April 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has modified our society’s daily life pattern. Businesses and firms, organizations, transportation, government patterns, and educational institutions were suddenly halted. People began working from home and shifted to remote working. This research is based on an investigation of multiple publications, journals, reports, and research papers. This study’s title is based on several employees and other related remote workers’ perspectives exploration and results. It aims to investigate the experience, challenges, effects, and perceptions of remote workers who work from home, student e-learning, and the crucial role of technology. It will also address the main research questions which is difficulties & issues, perspective view, convenience, emerging new technology and the impacts of work from home during the pandemic. The systematic literature approach and thematic analysis was applied in this study. Therefore, the findings’ authenticity is solid, accurate, and other various perspectives have been taken into account, and recommendations are provided.
Application of Virtual Reality for Vocational Skills of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sarri Kyriaki , Syriopoulou- Delli Christine , Gkiolnta Eleni , Zygopoulou Maria
Published: April 2023

Employment is one of the major problems faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during their transition to independent living. Unemployment and underemployment are very common in this population, indicating a gap in vocational rehabilitation. Effective vocational instruction is therefore very important for individuals with ASD, and virtual reality (VR) appears to be a promising technology for providing adolescents and young adults with ASD with the skills needed to access competitive employment. In a systematic literature review, eight studies reporting VR applications for vocational skills were identified, involving 345 participants with ASD, with or without comorbid diagnoses. The results indicate that VR intervention benefits adolescents and young adults with ASD in enhancement of their interviewing skills for work positions, but further research is urgently needed, which should focus on the maintenance and generalization of the acquired skills.
Diagnostic Tests for SARS COV-2: Application, Challenges and Recommendations
Authors: Salih Mohibullah , Waqar Delaqa , Nijrabi Hasibullah Baha , Saiqal Oniba
Published: April 2023

Background: The recent pandemic of human coronavirus infections, at the beginning of the 21st century, have shown the prominent roles of rapid and accurate diagnostic technologies to contain the emerging and re-emerging infections. To control such a large-scale crisis, early identification and prevention of infection are essential. Prompt identification of cases relies on the accurate diagnostic technologies. Before analysis, appropriate sample collection is essential for making a precise molecular diagnosis of SARS-COV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2). To prevent further spread of infection and obtain consistent results, proper preventive measures must be taken into consideration to keep laboratory staff safe.  Despite the development of specific and sensitive point-of-care tests and serological immunoassays which are considered supplementary methods for diagnosing SARS-COV-2, RT-PCR (Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase-Chain-Reaction) remains the gold standard performed on respiratory specimens. Upon completion of the sample analysis, testing results must be interpreted using both molecular and serological findings. Finally, random-access, integrated devices available for the purpose of care with scalable capacities will facilitate the rapid and accurate diagnosis and monitoring of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS CoV-2) infections.  Objectives: This review covers the types of sample collection, current diagnostic techniques for COVID-19 and challenges in their application Methods: A literature search was performed on the lines for a narrative review, but including features of systematic review methodology (PRISMA flow diagram). Two authors searched three electronic databases for literature review, i.e., PubMed, HINARI, and Google Scholar using Mesh-terms, specimen types or molecular diagnostic tests or serological tests in link with COVID-19 or SARS CoV-2, with different combinations, between March 21, 2020 and March 8, 2023.  Conclusion: To control the current pandemic of COVID-19 and reduce its burden on healthcare systems around the world, the capacity of diagnostic tests should be improved. Rapid molecular diagnostic tests that can be fast, reliable, cost-effective, available, sensitive, and specific and point of care, must be urgently developed, produced, and widely distributed all over the globe.
Psychological Differences between Men and Women: Nature vs. Nurture
Authors: Chu Tsz Tung (Scarlett)
Published: April 2023

Psychological differences between men and women have generated a lot of interest, yet the debate over their existence and potential causes has not yet been resolved. This article presents and reviews various literatures analyzing gender psychological differences between men and women. Furthermore, this work considers the various factors that lead to gender differentiation in both biological and societal contexts. Understanding such psychological differences between the sexes has strong clinical implications, and further investigation into the impact of social and biological influences on the sexes’ psychologies is necessary to implement such findings in clinical scenarios.
Getting a Feel of Instagram Reels: The Effects of Posting Format on Online Engagement
Authors: Liang Sarah , Wolfe Janet
Published: April 2023

This study analyzed the effects of posting format on an Instagram post’s engagement. Posting formats, including pictures, videos, and Reels, are different ways of sharing content on Instagram. Prior research shows that short-form content has grown in recent years, spurring formats such as Instagram Reels. Nevertheless, a comparison of short-form content and traditional posting formats had not yet been observed. Quantitative data was collected through the content analysis method, which analyzed Instagram posts from small jewelry business accounts. Reels were found to receive the highest average engagement, allowing posts to gain more likes and comments than pictures and videos. However, limitations included the presence of outliers and the narrow scope of studied accounts. By utilizing these findings, struggling business accounts on Instagram may be able to increase the likes and comments of their posts more efficiently, ultimately increasing the chances of their success on the platform.
Learning to Branch-and-Bound to Route an Autonomous Mobility on Demand System
Authors: Xu Claire , Brown Robin , Banerjee Somrita , Pavone Marco
Published: April 2023

Autonomous Mobility on Demand (AMoD) is a system consisting of a fleet of centrally-controlled, autonomous vehicles that take customers from their requested origins to their requested destinations. In order to minimize the distance traveled by the fleet, a routing scheme must be developed to service all customer requests. This paper investigates the usage of the branch-and-bound algorithm (BB) to find such a scheme, as well as the usage of a neural network (NN) to speed up BB. Given a fixed road network, sets of randomly generated requests were passed into BB to obtain the ordering of each set that minimized the number of computations, and a NN was trained on this data. New randomly generated request sets were then passed into the trained NN, and runtimes given the NN-predicted orderings were compared to average runtimes over all permutations. For a NN with 1024 nodes in the first and 512 in the second hidden layer and a learning rate of 0.1, using the NN resulted in an average 40% decrease from average runtimes; furthermore, NN-orderings never resulted in increased runtime. Other combinations of NN parameters resulted in around 25% decrease in runtime. Also, BB performed the same number of computations for all permutations with the same first request, simplifying the problem to only finding the next request. These results show that training the NN results in a more efficient, faster routing algorithm that is therefore easier to scale up, enabling at-scale adoption of AMoD.
'What are you?': Exploring the Developmental Impacts of Identity Formation within Multiracial Adolescents
Authors: Jama Laila , Macomber Matthew
Published: April 2023

Throughout the History of the United States, multiracial identity has been a neglected notion; An unrecognized option for individuals. In hand with the growing minority population, interracial or mixed-race persons are the fastest-growing demographic within the United States. Existing research on multiracial identity formation is not only outdated but predominantly focuses on Black and White racial mixing, evidently lacking the incorporations of other multi-ethnic cultures and pairings; The majority of which include overlooked minority groups. Moreover, current research principally fixates on children, neglecting adolescent populations. With adolescents frequenting the peak conflicting identity formation stages, current research elucidates that adolescents beg the most attention within this research community. The following study investigates the identity development of multiracial adolescents and their numerous environmental factors – focusing primarily on the impressions of multiracial parenting and educational institutions. This study utilizes phenomenological research strategies to form a multifaceted questionnaire with questions regarding perceptions of self, parenting/family atmospheres, and school environments. The questionnaire would be developed with a combination of previously used attitude identifier scales, predominantly focusing on popularized Poston’s BIDM (Biracial Identity Development Model). In the assessment of 31 questionnaire responses, research would suggest that the survey participants exhibit high identity development indicators, which would reflect the results of positive parenting styles and an inclusive educational atmosphere. With the results at hand, this study provides a converse result of parental and educational factors and serves as a strong affirmatory measure to encourage the multiracial research community to enhance the literature within the community.
Examining Parallels Between Disney’s Portrayal of Deception in Pinocchio and Deceptive Behavior in Children
Authors: Moon Alison , Sievering Leah
Published: April 2023

For decades, parents have been using Disney’s Pinocchio as a parenting tool to teach children to never lie and in doing so, it has now become a cultural monolith. Despite this, experts reveal that stories like Pinocchio that punish dishonesty are rather ineffective at instilling honesty in children when compared to stories that praise truth-telling. This paper examines the reasoning behind this finding, delving deeper into the specific actions of each character by comparing behaviors exhibited by dishonest characters and behaviors exhibited by real-life children. Through a film analysis method based on a pre-made criteria compiled with visual, auditory, and narration centered indicators of deceptive behavior, three total watches were completed, with each watch holding a different purpose. Though the paper’s initial hypothesis is that children were imitating the exact behaviors that they saw in the animation, the results pointed to a different conclusion: Pinocchio introduces children to the idea of vulnerability to outside influences and thus, children are learning to become more observative of the deceptive behaviors occurring in their surroundings. When they begin to notice adults telling lies without any negative consequences, they imitate these actions and their moral compasses are overridden. This paper serves as an introduction into the relationship between dishonesty and children and spearheads future research on the effectiveness of the methods parents employ to teach children life lessons.
A Content Analysis: Gender Roles in Studio Ghibli Films
Authors: Cho Eileen , Macomber Matthew
Published: April 2023

Gender role portrayal in children’s media, especially in animated films, have been studied considerably to understand its possible effects on children’s perceptions of gender. Previous studies have shown that characters in these films are usually depicted in traditional and sometimes negative representations of gender roles. However, while Western children’s animations have been frequently discussed, little research has been done on gender role portrayal in Studio Ghibli films, despite their popularity both in Japan and internationally. To address this gap in research, the current study analyzed the behaviors of male and female protagonists from five Studio Ghibli films (e.g., Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away). The study used a coded content analysis method first developed by England, Descartes, and Collier-Meek in a 2011 study on gender role portrayal in Disney princess movies. During the research process, the frequency of gendered characteristics exhibited by the male and female protagonists of each film was tracked and recorded. Results indicated that while male protagonists exhibited more traditionally masculine characteristics, female protagonists portrayed close to equal levels of masculine and feminine characteristics, suggesting that they were more androgynous than their male counterparts. Examination of the protagonists’ most frequently exhibited characteristics as well as their rescuing actions also supported this conclusion. These findings add to the existing discussion on gender portrayal in children’s media and to the limited research on Studio Ghibli films in hopes of providing the groundwork for future exploration.
Potential Treatment for Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Authors: Cui Zhihan , Collins Jessica
Published: April 2023

Allergy is the overreactions of the immune system to normally harmless substances. Globally, the percentage of people with allergies have shown an increasing trend , as well as the incidence of death caused by allergies, a symptom known as anaphylaxis. People with allergies have a harder life experience than normal people. However, unlike some common diseases that could be cured by medicines and human immune systems, allergy is incurable and can last for a lifelong time. With rising technologies and deeper understanding of the immune system and mechanisms of cells’ functions, many new types of medicines and therapies are being invented and improved in recent years. In this article, several existent medicine types and some potential treatment that might bring more options for allergic patients are discussed.
An Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Erleada
Authors: Ravivarma Vasudha , Kethar Jothsna
Published: April 2023

Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide, however it remains a challenge for both patients and doctors alike to identify the proper treatment. Patients are hesitant to fully commit to medications and treatments due to the uncertainty surrounding the safety and effectiveness of products. Erleada®, or Apalutamide, is a newer drug that has shown promising results. Following intensive testing with the two clinical trials TITAN and SPARTAN, Erleada® is currently FDA approved for two kinds of prostate cancer, mCSPC and nmCRPC. Both trials ensured the effectiveness of Erleada® by contrasting results of patients using Erleada® against users of a placebo drug. Erleada® was shown to prolong metastasis-free survival for patients with nmCRPC, as well as lengthen radiographic progression-free survival for patients with mCSPC. The trials also established the safety of Erleada® through the low percentages of patients recorded to suffer from severe side effects of the drug. In addition, Erleada®’s efficacy was tested through a meta-analysis comparison of Erleada® with other similar non-chemotherapy oncology drugs, namely Nubeqa® and Xtandi®. Erleada® was proven to have the highest likelihood of being the most beneficial for the treatment of nmCRPC. This was measured through the metastasis-free survival and the prostate-specific antigen progression-free survival, both of which were lengthened by Erleada®. Overall, Erleada® is shown to have the potential to be a new miracle treatment for prostate cancer patients.
Manifestations of the Multiverse in Human Thought and its Implications to the Philosophical World
Authors: Lee Daniel
Published: April 2023

The concept of the multiverse has been widely acknowledged within the scientific world. Many of the possible dictates of the multiverse potentially challenge the underpinnings of much Enlightenment era political philosophy, however. This paper firstly explores historic, philosophical, and religious concepts related to time and the multiverse. It then presents the idea that the existence of the multiverse will fundamentally challenge the basic premises of Western political philosophy, particularly “states of nature” and personal autonomy. The paper concludes that a new generation of multiverse laws, new schools of philosophy, new theories about life and meaning, and possibly new religions will inevitably emerge if multiverse is proven to exist.
An Optimization of Machine Learning Approaches in the Forecasting of Global Financial Stability
Authors: Ranjan Adyant , Goldsztein Guillermo
Published: April 2023

In the current data-driven world, the significance of machine learning as a mechanism for making predictions is vital. This research dives into how supervised learning techniques can be used to predict whether a banking crisis will occur in areas of Africa, which can be generalized to determining the status of financial stability in all areas around the world. By applying different machine learning mechanisms, along with tuning the hyperparameters, the optimal machine learning technique was found to be a neural network with two hidden layers, both hidden layers having the ReLU activation function. These results demonstrate that through widespread implementation of this neural network, governmental and financial organizations can develop significant trends and predict when a state is in economic peril, allowing for sufficient financial, social, or other aid to be administered before situations deteriorate.